Tag: pole vault
Six Filipino Athletes Set Sights on Gold at Paris Olympics: Meet the National Pride
Six Filipino athletes are vying for gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics, building on the Philippines' historic performance in Tokyo. Among them are world-renowned figures like Ernest John Obiena in pole vaulting, Carlos Edriel Yulo in gymnastics, and Olympic medalists in boxing Eumir Marcial and Nesthy Petecio.
Filipino EJ Obiena Triumphs in Croatia, Sets New Records Ahead of Paris Olympics
BREAKING NEWS: The Philippines' Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has just started his pole vault competition season with a big win while breaking records early this morning at the Memorial Josip Gašparac in Croatia, a World Athletics Indoor Bronze event which witnessed a showcase of the Filipino athlete's readiness for his gold medal bid at the Paris Olympics.
EJ Obiena Gears Up for Paris Olympics with 3 Global Athletics Competitions
Filipino pole vault sensation Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics with a series of high-profile competitions. Obiena's first stop is the Memorial Josip Gašparac in Croatia, a notable World Athletics Indoor Tour Bronze event. This gathering is among the largest athletic meetings globally and will showcase Obiena's readiness for his gold medal pursuit after shying away from previous meets to prepare for the Summer Games.
Asian Games 2023 Update: EJ Obiena Breaks Records, Seizes 1st Gold for Philippines
Ernest John “EJ” Obiena did more than live up to the hype; he soared above it, becoming the epitome of athletic excellence both for the Philippines and the continent at the 2023 Asian Games in China. The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium became a hallowed ground over the weekend where the World No. 2 in pole vault not only captured his inaugural Asiad championship but also etched his name into history with record-smashing performances.
Philippines’ Phenom EJ Obiena Vaults His Way to Paris Olympics 2024, First Filipino to...
Filipino pole vault titan Ernest John "EJ" Obiena has made history again by becoming the first Filipino athlete to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This remarkable feat came after an outstanding silver finish at the Bauhaus-Galan Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday, July 2, 2023 (Monday, July 3 PST).
EJ Obiena starts year strong with silver finish at International Springer-Meeting
Ernest John "EJ" Obiena started the year strong with a silver finish at the 2023 Internationales Springer-Meeting in Cottbus, Germany, which resumed live games after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak.
World No. 3 EJ Obiena set to defend pole vault record at Asian Athletics
World No. 3 pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena is set to defend his Asian Record as he leads the Philippine team participating at the 2023 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships scheduled from February 10 to 12 in Kazakhstan.
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Great Filipino hope’ EJ Obiena top 3 finish in Lausanne Diamond League
BREAKING NEWS: Ernest “EJ” Obiena, named the 'Great Filipino hope' in world athletics, has just delivered a top 3 podium finish at the prestigious Diamond League competition in Lausanne, Switzerland.
BREAKING NEWS: EJ Obiena wins gold in Germany, qualifies for World Championships
BREAKING NEWS: The Philippines' champion Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has just won pole vault gold at the 26th Internationales Stabhochsprung-Meeting in Jockgrim, Germany, while again making the qualification standard for the World Championships next year.
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena overcomes obstacles to break Asian Record with PH 1st...
Filipino champion athlete Ernest John “EJ Obiena” has overcome obstacles on his way to breaking the Asian Record in pole vaulting and winning the Philippines' first-ever World Athletics medal - giving the Southeast Asian nation the bragging rights as the third-best nation in the world.
MEET: 19 Filipinos campaigning for Philippines’ 1st Olympic Gold in Tokyo
Meet the 19-strong Philippines' national contingent boosting the country’s chances of winning its first Olympic gold medal in the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, which officially kicks off on Friday, July 23 until August 8, 2021.
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