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EJ Obiena's Paris Olympic Heartbreak: One Jump Away from Glory! 🎉🏅

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EJ Obiena narrowly misses a medal at the Paris Olympics—discover what he's planning next!

In an emotional moment that tugged at the hearts of sports fans everywhere, Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena came agonizingly close to winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. With just one attempt standing between him and a podium finish, Obiena’s fourth place was a bittersweet end to a fiercely competitive event. The thrill of the pole vault competition reached new heights as world record holder Armand Duplantis soared through the skies, leaving everyone in awe, including Obiena who was left to ponder what could have been.

While the outcome wasn't what the Filipino athlete had hoped for, it's worth noting that Obiena's performance in Paris showcased significant improvement. After placing 11th in the Tokyo Olympics, he clearly demonstrated the hard work that had gone into his training and preparation. In fact, his leap of 5.95 meters this time not only marked a personal best but also solidified his status as one of the top contenders in the world, proving that he has a bright future ahead, despite the sting of near-miss.

"Sports is full of missed opportunities, but it's also about learning and growing from them," Obiena said, drawing on the wisdom that resonates with athletes across the globe. Many could see the determination in his eyes, knowing that the experience gained in such high-pressure situations will undoubtedly prepare him for future competitions. With the heart of a champion, he’s already mulling over his options—whether that means focusing on upcoming championships or gearing up for the next Olympic cycle.

What lies ahead for EJ Obiena? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: his passion for pole vaulting is unwavering. For those who may not know, Obiena isn’t just any athlete; he’s currently ranked as the world’s number two pole vaulter, and his fan base continues to grow, especially here in the Philippines, where sports enthusiasts are eagerly cheering him on. With resilience and dedication like his, it's exciting to imagine just how high this stellar athlete can soar in the future!

Fun Fact #1: Did you know that EJ Obiena trained in Ukraine and became the first Filipino athlete to break the 6-meter mark in pole vaulting during his successful career?

Fun Fact #2: The pole vault event has roots dating back to approximately 400 BC, and its current form has evolved significantly; it’s not just about jumping high but also about speed, technique, and control!

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EJ Obiena sorry for missed chance at Olympic medal: 'Sports is ... (Rappler)

A teary-eyed EJ Obiena feels disappointed that he lost the Olympic medal 'by one attempt' as the Filipino pole vault star settles for fourth place.

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Obiena falls short of medal finish, Duplantis breaks world record (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – EJ Obiena barely missed out on securing a medal in the Paris Olympics men's pole vault event as he settled for fourth place in the championship ...

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EJ Obiena leaps ahead of Tokyo performance despite missing ... (Tatler Asia)

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena falls short of medal podium at Paris 2024 Olympics, but surpasses his Tokyo 11th place finish.

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What's next for EJ Obiena? World no. 2 pole vaulter mulls options ... (One Sports)

Going into Paris 2024, EJ Obiena had been facing a lot of challenges. It didn't stop the pole vaulter from reaching fourth place, but it was one jump short ...

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INQToday: EJ Obiena apologizes for missing out on Paris Olympics ... (INQUIRER.net)

EJ Obiena turned emotional and was apologetic after coming up empty-handed in the men's pole vault final at the Paris Olympics 2024 early Tuesday (Manila ...

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EJ Obiena and Emmanouil Karalis share moment in Olympic pole ... (GMA News Online)

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena and Greece's Emmanouil Karalis shared a moment during the 2024 Paris Olympics men's pole vault finals.

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Medal hopeful EJ Obiena finishes fourth in the men's pole vault ... (ESPN Philippines)

EJ Obiena could not clear 5.95 meters and barely missed out on a podium finish at the Paris Olympics.

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Hidilyn Diaz, Iya Villania, Isabelle Daza, more show support for EJ ... (GMA News Online)

Hidilyn Diaz, Iya Villania, Isabelle Daza, and other celebrities and personalities have reacted to EJ Obiena's 4th place finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics' ...

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'Growth and progress': EJ Obiena cheered for 4th place finish at ... (Interaksyon)

Filipinos celebrated EJ Obiena's significant rise in his rankings despite falling short in the men's pole vault final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The.

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EJ Obiena apologizes after finishing 4th in Paris Olympics (GMA News Online)

Philippine bet and world no. 2 EJ Obiena apologized for falling just short in his campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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EJ Obiena ends Paris Olympics campaign with fourth-place finish (Daily Guardian)

Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena bounced back from a disappointing Tokyo Olympics outing and redeemed himself.

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From Olympian to Olympian: Eumir Marcial consoles EJ Obiena after ... (Interaksyon)

"Nararamdaman kita, bro!" Fellow Philippine representative boxer Eumir Marcial empathized with pole vaulter EJ Obiena, who apologized for falling short in.

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Open letter to EJ (Philstar.com)

EJ Obiena narrowly missed claiming a podium spot in pole vault at the Paris Olympics yesterday, finishing fourth in the 12-man final.

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