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Obiena way off mark in Tokyo
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena failed to qualify for the finals of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing in joint 18th place after clearing 5.55 meters.
He missed the cutoff for the 12 slots to the finals, failing twice at 5.70 meters after clearing his opening height on his first attempt.
This marks a disappointing outcome for Obiena, who was the silver medalist in 2023 and bronze medalist in 2022.
World No. 7 Obiena will next compete in the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge in Makati on September 20 and 21.
His next opportunity for World Championships glory will be in 2027.
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