Obiena makes pole vault final in Tokyo Olympics

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Jul 31, 2021 11:09 am

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena advanced to the final at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday at the Olympic Stadium.

Filled with pressure after failing to hurdle the 5.75-meter bar in his first two tries, Obiena went all out in his third and final attempt to clear the height and make the cut for the final 12.

EJ Obiena. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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