Even tough-minded elite athletes have their moments of weakness in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic situation.
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena admitted to “feeling lost” while in quarantine in Formia, Italy after learning of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics’ postponement from July this year to the summer of 2021.
The new schedule altered Obiena’s preparations and affected his mindset.
For two weeks, he admitted to “just floating in a way” during training, his mind out of focus.
This story is from the May 26, 2020 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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