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EJ Obiena overcomes rain to rule first-ever PATAFA Pole Vault Challenge
Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena dominated the inaugural Philippine Pole Vault Challenge with a season-best jump of 5.80 meters.
The event took place in Vermosa, Cavite, on a rainy Tuesday night.
Obiena cleared 5.80 meters to secure first place.
Chinese Taipei's Yan-Han Wu placed second with 5.15 meters, while Filipino pole vaulter Hokett Delos Santos also cleared 5.15 meters for third.
Obiena expressed happiness about achieving his season best at his home training facility.
He recently finished fifth in the Shanghai Diamond League and seventh in the Xiamen Diamond League.
Obiena is preparing for the Asian Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
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