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EJ Obiena: The Filipino Hero Aiming for Olympic Gold!

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Cheer for EJ Obiena as he takes on the world in Paris! Can he leap into history for the Philippines? 🥇🇵🇭

EJ Obiena, Asia's finest pole vaulter and currently ranked second in the world, is on the path to Olympic glory at the highly anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics. With the spotlight shining brightly on him, Obiena is ready to showcase his skills in the men's pole vault competition, aiming for a coveted spot in the finals. His journey may not have been without its bumps, but this Filipino athlete remains undeterred, determined to bring home a medal that could end an 88-year drought for Philippine athletics at the Olympics.

The excitement surrounding Obiena's Olympic debut is palpable, not only for him but for the entire nation. As he prepares for his qualifying round, fans are keen to see how he performs at the Stade de France, the event's iconic venue. Following a series of injuries that raised concerns, Patafa's president Terry Capistrano has reassured fans that Obiena is fit and ready. With every jump, he carries the hopes and dreams of a nation that is eagerly awaiting its first Olympic athletics medal.

Obiena’s quest is not just personal; it’s symbolic. If successful, he could quench Philippine athletics' long-standing thirst for Olympic recognition, making history for both himself and the sporting community back home. As he gears up for this momentous occasion, the Philippines is rallying behind him, with fans and supporters preparing to cheer him on when he takes the field.

With the Olympics right around the corner, all eyes will be on Obiena. Whether he rises to the occasion or learns from the experience, one thing’s for certain: his journey will inspire many young athletes back home. So let’s keep our eyes peeled and our hands ready for some mad clapping because EJ Obiena is about to take off!

Fun fact: Did you know EJ Obiena has already shattered his own Asian pole vault record multiple times? Another interesting tidbit — if he wins a medal in Paris, he will be the first Filipino to do so in athletics since 1936! Trivial yet thrilling, these facts add even more weight to what’s already an electrifying Olympic saga for the Philippines!

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EJ Obiena starts quest for Olympic glory (GMA News Online)

Asia's best and world no. 2 EJ Obiena of the Philippines will finally plunge into action in the 2024 Paris Olympics when he struts his stuff in the men's ...

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EJ Obiena shoots for pole vault finals in Paris Olympics (pna.gov.ph)

PARIS – The Philippines' Ernest John Obiena shoots for a place in the finals of the Paris Olympics pole vault competitions as the 31-athlete qualifying ...

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Despite "bumpy" road to Paris 2024, world no. 2 EJ Obiena ready to ... (One Sports)

EJ Obiena finally sees action in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as he looks to make the finals of men's pole vault.

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'Made it in one piece': Obiena begins Olympic medal quest in pole ... (Rappler)

Filipino medal hopeful EJ Obiena shoots for a spot in the men's pole vault final as he sees action in the Paris Olympics athletics qualification.

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EJ Obiena can quench athletics' 88-year thirst for Olympics medal (INQUIRER.net)

If EJ Obiena lives up to his billing and produces a podium finish in the Paris Olympics, he will put an end to the country's decades-long wait.

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Patafa chief eases concern over EJ Obiena injury (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

PHILIPPINE Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) president Terry Capistrano isn't worried about the injury suffered by EJ Obiena in the lead-up to ...

Obiena starts own journey (Manila Bulletin)

PARIS – The EJ Obiena show in the Paris Olympics begins Saturday, Aug. 3, at the host nation's largest stadium – the Stade de France.

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LIVESTREAM: EJ Obiena goes for men's pole vault finals | #Paris2024 (One Sports)

EJ Obiena takes the field for Paris 2024 and he will look to qualify for the finals of men's pole vault.

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'Injury-free' Obiena ready to soar in Olympic pole vault medal quest (Philstar.com)

The Philippines' Ernest John Obiena shoots for a place in the finals of the pole vault competitions as he plunges into action in the 31-man qualifying round ...

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World no. 2 EJ Obiena survives early scare, qualifies for finals of ... (One Sports)

EJ Obiena is through to the men's pole vault finals of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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EJ Obiena clears 5.75m, advances to Paris 2024 pole vault final (Tiebreaker Times)

The hunt for the Philippines' first Olympic athletics medal in 88 years continues for EJ Obiena.

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EJ Obiena overcomes bad start in time to make cut for Paris ... (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

EJ OBIENA recovered from a horror start in the 2024 Paris Olympics men's pole vault before getting his bearings and coming through on Saturday at Stade de ...

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EJ Obiena advances to Paris Olympics pole vault final after shaky start (INQUIRER.net)

Team Philippines' EJ Obiena overcame a shaky start to secure his spot in the Paris Olympics 2024 men's pole vault final.

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EJ Obiena shakes off nerve-racking start to reach Olympic pole vault ... (Rappler)

On the verge of elimination, EJ Obiena regains his bearings and finishes in the top 12 of the qualification to advance to the Paris Olympics men's pole ...

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EJ Obiena bucks rocky start, soars to pole vault finals of Paris ... (GMA News Online)

EJ Obiena has moved a few jumps away from a coveted medal as he qualified for the finals of the men's pole vault event at the 2024 Paris Olympics on ...

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Obiena avoids scare, qualifies to Olympic pole vault finals (Philstar.com)

EJ Obiena fought back from a sluggish start and punched his ticket to the finals of the men's pole vault competition in the Paris Olympics Saturday ...

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'Sorry sa mga napakaba ko' | EJ Obiena apologizes, thanks ... (One Sports)

EJ Obiena will compete in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 men's pole vault finals on August 6 (Philippine time).

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'Sorry sa mga napakaba ko' | EJ Obiena apologizes, thanks ... (One Sports)

EJ Obiena will compete in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 men's pole vault finals on August 6 (Philippine time).

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EJ Obiena shares story behind successful comeback after shaky ... (GMA News Online)

It was not the smoothest start for pole vaulter EJ Obiena in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but fortunately, everything ended well as he booked a slot in the ...

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Vitaly Petrov's gamble secures final spot for 'nervous' EJ Obiena (Tiebreaker Times)

Just three years ago, Obiena had a disappointing performance in the men's pole vault final at the 2020 Olympic Games. He struggled to find his footing, needing ...

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EJ Obiena 'sorry' for making Filipinos nervous after slow start (INQUIRER.net)

EJ Obiena had Filipinos on the edge of their seats in the Paris Olympics 2024's men's pole vault qualification phase.

After drama, EJ Obiena tries once again to fulfill Olympic dream (Manila Bulletin)

Having completed what could be his “leap of faith,” Obiena is now ready to wage another war against reigning Olympic and world champion Armand Duplantis of ...

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