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Filipino sprinter and hurler (born 2001)
John Cabang
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Full name | John Christopher Cabang Tolentino |
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National team | Philippines |
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Born | (2001-08-27) August 27, 2001 (age 22)
Madrid, Spain |
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Home town |
San Sebastián, Spain |
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Sport |
Track |
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Event(s) |
Hurdles and
sprints |
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John Christopher Cabang Tolentino (born August 27, 2001
[1]) is a Filipino
hurdler and
sprinter. He is the current
national record holder in 110 m hurdles and has qualified to represent the
Philippines at the
2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
[2]
[3]
[4]
Early life and education
Born to Filipino parents Emma and Jose in
Madrid
[5], Cabang would grew up with adoptive Spanish parents in
San Sebastián.
[5]
[2]
[6]
He is currently majoring in
robotics at the Tolosaldea Lanbide Heziketa Institua.
[7]
Career
In a bid to become part of the Philippine national team, Cabang would approach the
Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) in 2022.
[8]
He is a bronze medalist at the
2024 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in
Tehran.
[9]
References
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"John CABANG | Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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b Navarro, June (July 4, 2024).
"Cabang completes journey from walk-in to the Olympics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
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^ Villar, Joey.
"Tolentino, Hoffman pass hurdles, earn slots to Paris". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
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^ Navarro, June (July 14, 2023).
"John Tolentino resets 110m hurdles national record at Asian Championships". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
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b Salao, Colin (July 6, 2024).
"John Cabang: Cleared Every Hurdle · Ribbon". RibbonSports.com. Ribbon Media. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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^ Pedralvez, Bong (June 2, 2024).
"Tolentino ramps up Paris bid". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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^ Ramos, Josef (July 13, 2023).
"Tolentino advances to hurdles final, breathes life into PHL bid in Bangkok | Josef Ramos". BusinessMirror. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
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"Fil-Spanish runner John Tolentino breaks 110-meter hurdles record". BusinessWorld. June 19, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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^ Terrado, Reuben (February 20, 2024).
"Tolentino sets new PH indoor hurdles record at Asian Championships". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved July 6, 2024.