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EJ Obiena plans to compete in pole vault indoor season early next year
Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena is prioritizing his recovery from a spinal fracture that led him to end his 2024 season early.
He expects to undergo an MRI scan in a few weeks to confirm the healing of his spine before resuming training.
While recovering, he is limited to low-impact activities like indoor cycling and yoga.
Obiena plans to compete in the indoor season, targeting January or February of next year for his comeback.
His coach, Vitaly Petrov, is optimistic that Obiena can surpass his personal best of 6.00 meters, aiming for heights of 6.10 to 6.15 meters.
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