Pole vault star EJ Obiena goes back to the grind in Italy after a brief homecoming celebration with his fellow Filipino Olympians in Manila
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“I am sorry I wasn’t in the parade; but as you know my season’s not over and there are upcoming competitions that I will compete in, starting in 6 days!” Obiena posted on Facebook.in the world rankings after nearly a year of holding the No. 2 spot — will be up against most of the Olympians led by gold medalist“It has been said, ‘You never recognize the greatest moments in life, until they are in your rear view mirror.’ And it’s true.
Obiena also visited his high school alma mater Chiang Kai-shek the next day, but had to leave before the Team Philippines’ parade in Manila.
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