The Paris Olympics 2024 might be over, but our Filipino athletes continue to create buzz. Pole vault star Ernest John "EJ" Obiena, for one, has no doubt captured the hearts of everyone on and off social media. Everyone kept track of his games even in the wee hours of the night, and even took notice of kicks that he wore during his games—which we found out was a pair of running shoes from PUMA.
SHOP: The Exact Sneakers EJ Obiena Wore at the 2024 Olympics
ICYDK, EJ is an ambassador of PUMA Philippines, and he wore a bright yellow pair of the newly-released Deviate NITRO 3 while warming up and preparing for the Pole Vault Event in Paris. The Paris Olympics 2024 is Obiena's second appearance at the Olympics, with the first being at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Deviate Nitro 3, P8800, PUMA, puma.com
The Deviate NITRO 3 is the latest iteration of PUMA's Deviate line. It is engineered with advanced NITROFOAM tech, which offers enhanced comfort, support, and responsiveness. The carbon fiber PWR Plate allows its users to have a smoother and faster running experience-exactly what EJ needed to kickstart his jump. Not to mention its exceptional grip and traction on various surfaces like no other, all thanks to PUMA's unrivaled PUMAGRIP.
The bright yellow and orange pair easily stands out from EJ's blue and black attire during the Paris Olympics. Of course, his eye-catching "lucky" socks are another thing altogether.
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