MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena moved to sixth place in the pole vault rankings of the World Athletics just a few weeks before the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The country’s top pole vaulter jumped from 10th following a string of successful campaigns in international competitions in which he set the Philippine record twice.
“Pursue your passion and prepare to work hard, real hard. Work continues but this fills me with inspiration and gratitude,” wrote Obiena on Facebook. “Thank you to all who keeps believing, who keeps hope alive in their hearts, who keeps praying to God for His mercy and grace.”
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