Quick Info
| Profession | Gymnast |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 19/06/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Santo André, Brazil |
Latest News about Diego Hypólito
01/01/2025
Diego Hypólito and his sister Daniele Hypólito were selected as a duo to participate in the reality show Big Brother Brasil (BBB) 25 in 2025. The former Olympic gymnasts, known for their historic achievements in Brazilian gymnastics, entered the show together, marking a significant post-sports career milestone for the siblings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Diego Matias Hypólito |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Unmarried |
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| Sexual Orientation | Gay |
| Tattoo(s) | On right forearm |
| Controversies | Received criticism for taking a photo with the former President Jair Bolsonaro due to homophobic statements. |
Family
| Father | Wagner Hypólito (bus driver) |
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| Mother | Geni Matias (seamstress) |
| Siblings | Brother - Edson Hypolito, Sister - Daniele Hypólito (Olympic gymnast who competed in 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympic Games) |
Career
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics | ||||||
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| Country represented | Brazil | ||||||
| Level | Senior international | ||||||
| Club | CR Flamengo | ||||||
| Coach | Renato Araújo | ||||||
| Retirement | 2019 | ||||||
| Medals |
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| Record | First male gymnast from Brazil and South America to win a medal at the World Championships (2005 World Championships - Floor exercise). Two-time World Champion (2005, 2007). Olympic silver medalist (2016). |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/diegohypolito/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Official.Imrose | |
| https://x.com/diego_hypolito |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Diego began his gymnastics journey at the age of seven, inspired by his sister Daniele. | |
| 2. He triumphed in the floor exercise at the 1997 Brazilian National Championships during his childhood. | |
| 3. At just 15 years old, he secured three gold medals during his initial participation at the Brazilian Championship. | |
| 4. By the time he was 21, he had already competed in multiple World Championships. | |
| 5. Diego was one of only three Brazilian males competing in artistic gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics. | |
| 6. In 2014, he came out to his family as gay, which was a challenging moment for him. | |
| 7. Post-retirement, Diego and his sister showcased their skills in various dance and reality shows. | |
| 8. In 2019, he publicly came out as gay and expressed a desire to do so earlier but prioritized his sports career. | |
| 9. Since 2022, he has been a part of the circus show 'Abracadabra'. | |
| 10. A skill on floor exercise is officially named after him, known as 'Hypólito on floor'. | |
| 11. He participated in the reality show Big Brother Brasil in 2025. | |
| 12. He experienced two notable falls at the Olympics: in 2008 (fell on his back) and 2012 (fell face-first), but achieved redemption by winning a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. | |
| 13. He has won over 63 medals in World Cup competitions throughout his career. |