ERNEST John "EJ" Obiena of the Philippines shoots for a medal as he competes at the Paris Olympics men's pole vault final at the Stade de France early Tuesday, August 6 (Manila time).

The championship round is set at 1 a.m. here in Manila as Obiena tries to become the first Filipino medalist in Olympic athletics in 88 years.

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