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Tolentino withdraws from repechage due to injury
Team Philippines’ John Cabang Tolentino capped off his Paris 2024 medal bid after withdrawing from the competition due to an injury. He was set to compete in the repechage round of the men’s 110 meter hurdles race at Stade de France set on Tuesday, August 6.
The Filipino hurdler publicly apologized on social media saying he won’t be able to compete due to an undisclosed injury.
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“I’m not gonna be able to run due to an injury,” Cabang posted on his Instagram story. “Thanks to all the people who supported me. Laban Pilipinas!”
Cabang Tolentino was relegated to the repechage after finishing sixth in Heat 1 of the first round of the men’s 110m hurdles, clocking in 13.66 seconds.
The athletics' hope to clinch a podium finish was elusive as Cabang Tolentino's withdrawal in the competition concluded the athletics' Paris Olympics campaign, with EJ Obiena finishing fourth in the men's pole vault and Lauren Hoffman failing to advance to the semifinals of the women's 400m hurdles.
