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Japan jinx?
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena failed to advance to the finals of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, after clearing only 5.55 meters in the qualifying round.
His performance placed him in joint 18th, missing the mark needed to advance to the finals.
Obiena successfully cleared 5.40 meters and 5.55 meters but struggled with subsequent heights, failing at 5.70 meters and 5.75 meters.
This performance marks a departure from his recent successes, including previous podium finishes in the World Athletics Championships.
The National Stadium in Tokyo appears to be a challenging venue for Obiena, who also had a disappointing performance there during the 2021 Summer Games.
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Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena failed to qualify for the finals of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing joint 18th with a clearance of 5.55 meters.
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