EJ Obiena

EJ Obiena is a top-ranked Filipino pole vaulter who is currently setting up pole vault pits across the Philippines to promote the sport and conduct coaching clinics. He recently recovered from a back injury and is preparing for the Diamond League series in Xiamen, China, where he aims to compete against world-class athletes.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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EJ Obiena ready for Diamond League after back injury recovery

Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena is expected to perform well this weekend at the Xiamen leg of the Diamond League after recovering from a back injury that sidelined him for several months.
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EJ Obiena wins gold in foggy Taiwan pole vault competition

World No. 4 EJ Obiena secured a gold medal victory at the Taiwan International Pole Vault competition on Sunday in Nantou City, overcoming challenging foggy conditions.
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Obiena 8th at Mondo Classic, eyes outdoor season

Filipino Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena concluded his indoor season by placing eighth at the Mondo Classic in Uppsala, Sweden.
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EJ Obiena competes against Mondo Duplantis in Mondo Classic

EJ Obiena will compete against top pole vaulters, including world record holder Mondo Duplantis, in the 2025 Mondo Classic at the IFU arena in Uppsala, Sweden on March 13.
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Philippine men's curling team wins historic gold at Asian Winter Games

This year's Valentine's Day was historic for Philippine sports as the country's men's curling team won gold at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.
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Obiena skips indoor championships due to lack of qual. comp

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena announced on Tuesday that he will miss the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships due to a lack of qualifying competitions.
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EJ Obiena wins Orlen Copernicus Cup, secures second gold of indoor season

EJ Obiena secured his first place finish at the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland over the weekend, achieving a season-best performance by clearing 5.80 meters and overcoming recent setbacks outside the podium.
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EJ Obiena wins gold in Orlen Copernicus Cup, clears 5.80m

EJ Obiena secured his second gold medal of the season by winning the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland on Sunday, February 16, clearing a height of 5.80 meters to outperform ten other competitors.
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Philippine women's lacrosse wins bronze at Asia-Pacific Championship

The Philippine sports community started 2025 with notable achievements, including a bronze medal win by the women's lacrosse team at the Asia-Pacific Women's Championship and the honor of being named the top achiever for January by the Philippine Sportswriters Association.
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Obiena wins gold, finishes second-to-last at recent meets

Two-time Olympian EJ Obiena claimed his second consecutive medal with a gold at the Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor in France on Saturday, but struggled in his latest competition finishing second-to-last in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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