EJ Obiena Clinches Gold at World Pole Vault Challenge in Manila
MANILA, Philippines—Buoyed by the support of the home crowd, EJ Obiena delivered a stellar performance to secure the gold medal at the World Pole Vault Challenge held on Sunday at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.
Obiena cleared an impressive height of 5.80 meters in just two attempts, edging out France’s Thibault Collet for the top spot through a countback.
Poland’s Piotr Lisek rounded out the podium by claiming the bronze medal.