Obiena vies for medal in Paris Games

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Aug 05, 2024 12:13 am

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.

UNFAZED Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines competes in the men’s pole vault qualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 3, 2024 in Saint-Denis, France. AP PHOTO

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