"First move is the key."

This was the revelation of Chloe San Jose as she shared how she and boyfriend, Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, got to interact for the first time.

In a TikTok video she posted last year documenting her first conversation with Carlos, Chloe disclosed that she was the one who first sent a message to the Filipino gymnast on social media platform X.

"Hi, I’m a fan po. Just came across your account and hindi na po kayo as active as before. I hope you’re doing well po. Stay safe. God bless," Chlose said in a private message he sent to Carlos in April 2020.

Carlos then replied: "Hello, hehe. Anyway, I’m doing great here. Thank you. Ikaw din diyan ingat and God bless."

Chloe admitted that she was surprised when she received a reply from Carlos.

"Awwe I didn’t expect you’d reply and even follow me back. Thank you so much. Have a great week ahead," she stated.

Their interaction on social media then grew into a romance. They eventually became a couple.

Chloe San Jose on boyfriend Carlos Yulo’s Olympic triumph: ‘All in God’s name’

They were in a long-distance relationship initially as Chloe was based in Australia for her studies while Carlos was based in Japan that time to train. 

They met in person two years later at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam.

Chloe is currently in Paris as she supported Carlos in his gymnastics events.

Following Carlos's first gold medal win, Chloe recorded a TikTok video with the Pinoy athlete.

@chloeanjeleigh all for HIM 🥇☝🏻@Carlos Yulo #parisolympics2024 ♬ pinoy pride - Miko

"We did it all in God's name @c_edrielzxs #parisolympics2024 🥇🙏🏻," she posted.

In a previous interview with Rappler, Carlos highlighted how his girlfriend helped him have a better mindset.

"My relationship, it’s out of gymnastics… but if it’s in any way connected, I now have a better well-being. Whenever I perform, I have a better mindset," he remarked.

He added: "Even if I fall, win or lose, I’m grateful. My partner taught me to grow."