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John Cabang

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John Cabang
Cabang in 2024
Personal information
Full nameJohn Christopher Cabang Tolentino
National teamPhilippines
Born (2001-08-27) August 27, 2001 (age 23)
Madrid, Spain
Home townSan Sebastián, Spain
Sport
SportTrack
Event(s)Hurdles and sprints
Medal record
Representing  Philippines
Men's athletics
Asian Indoor Championships
Bronze medal – third place Tehran 2024 110 m hurdles
Southeast Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place Cambodia 2023 110 m hurdles

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

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Born to Filipino parents Emma and Jose in Madrid,[5] Cabang was raised by adoptive Spanish parents in San Sebastián.[5][2][6]

He is currently majoring in robotics at the Tolosaldea Lanbide Heziketa Institua.[7]

Career

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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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  1. ^ "John CABANG | Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Navarro, June (July 4, 2024). "Cabang completes journey from walk-in to the Olympics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Villar, Joey. "Tolentino, Hoffman pass hurdles, earn slots to Paris". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Navarro, June (July 14, 2023). "John Tolentino resets 110m hurdles national record at Asian Championships". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Salao, Colin (July 6, 2024). "John Cabang: Cleared Every Hurdle · Ribbon". RibbonSports.com. Ribbon Media. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Pedralvez, Bong (June 2, 2024). "Tolentino ramps up Paris bid". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Ramos, Josef (July 13, 2023). "Tolentino advances to hurdles final, breathes life into PHL bid in Bangkok | Josef Ramos". BusinessMirror. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Fil-Spanish runner John Tolentino breaks 110-meter hurdles record". BusinessWorld. June 19, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Terrado, Reuben (February 20, 2024). "Tolentino sets new PH indoor hurdles record at Asian Championships". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved July 6, 2024.