MANILA, Philippines — It has not been an easy road for pole vaulter EJ Obiena in preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. I don't really have anyone else other than my coach, my physio," admitted Obiena on an episode of Philstar: Home Base Olympics Edition. Obiena said it's all worth the sacrifice, though, as he works toward representing the Philippines and making his countrymen proud in the Games. The pole vaulter has been flashing his top form as the Olympics nears. Obiena, however, missed the podium when he faced off with Tokyo Olympics gold medal favorite Mondo Duplantis in the 2021 Stockholm Diamond League last Sunday.

Source: Philippine Star July 07, 2021 01:41 UTC