Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena advances to Paris medal round

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Aug 03, 2024 6:46 pm

MANILA, Philippines — Ernest John 'EJ' Obiena of the Philippines advanced to the medal round of the Paris Olympics men's pole vault at the Stade de France on Saturday (Manila time).

Obiena finished seventh overall in the 2-group, 31-athlete qualification round, where one either passes by acing the standard height of 5.80m or finishing in top 12.

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