BANGKOK Ernest John “EJ” Obiena winning the men’s pole vault gold medal at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships is, practically, a no-brainer. Even on a bad hair day or when he woke up on the wrong side of the bed he would win with eyes closed, too. That’s exaggerating as athletes aren’t perfect each time…
The excitement was palpable Thursday when Ibtihaj Muhammad walked into Islamic Foundation School and mosque in Villa Park among not only its 550 students but also parents, employees and community members who welcomed the Olympian.