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EJ Obiena crashes out in Paris 2024, lands 4th

06

Aug

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EJ Obiena crashes out in Paris 2024, lands 4th

A HEARTBREAKING finish was the story for Filipino Olympian Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, who was close to ending the Philippines' 88-year athletics medal drought. The treasured Thomasian athlete’s hopes for a medal were dashed after he fell just one spot below the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s pole vault podium on…

EJ Obiena advances to finals after early scare

03

Aug

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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EJ Obiena advances to finals after early scare

OLYMPIC MEDAL dream is still alive for prized Thomasian athlete EJ Obiena after piercing through the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s pole vault finals on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Stade de France. Asia’s best pole vaulter was on the verge of an early exit after failing in his first couple…

04

Sep

By Trisha Tamio

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F3 – September 4, 2023

F3: These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (September 4, 2023). Written by Trisha Tamio Infographic by Riana Laurice Fajardo

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Sep

By The Flame Sports

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‘You are a tiger, EJ’

THOMASIAN OLYMPIC pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena drew praises for his “ferociousness” amid the challenges he faced throughout the year. “You are a tiger, EJ. I believe all tigers are ferocious and feared upon especially when threatened,” UST Vice-rector Fr. Isaias D. Tiongco said during Obiena’s victory homecoming on…

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