John Cabang
Filipino sprinter and hurler (born 2001)
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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]
Cabang in 2024 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Christopher Cabang Tolentino |
| National team | Philippines |
| Born | August 27, 2001 Madrid, Spain |
| Home town | San Sebastián, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track |
Event(s) | Hurdles and sprints |
Medal record | |
Early life and education
Born to Filipino parents Emma and Jose in Madrid,[5] Cabang was raised by adoptive Spanish parents in San Sebastián in the Basque Country.[5][2][6]
In 2023, Cabang was 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]
Cabang qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He failed to secure an outright semifinals berth in the men's 110m hurdles.[10] He dropped to the repechage which he forfeited due to an injury.[11]
The injury rendered Cabang unable to compete for eight months before returning to the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships in May 2025.[12]
At the 2025 SEA Games, Cabang set a new competition record by clocking 13.66 seconds to win a gold medal.[13]
