EJ Obiena

EJ Obiena is a Filipino pole vaulter who won the Philippine Pole Vault Challenge and set his outdoor season-best jump of 5.80 meters at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite on May 7, 2025. He consistently improves his performance in international competitions, placing fifth in the Wanda Diamond League in Shanghai with a clearance of 5.72 meters. Obiena's achievements highlight the growing strength of Philippine athletics and inspire local athletes to excel globally.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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Marcos Jr. opens PSC track ovals free to public

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday that the Philippine Sports Commission would open its track and field ovals in Pasig, Manila, and Baguio to the public free of charge.
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Marcos stresses sports in nation-building, launches new PSC program

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of sports in nation-building during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28.
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EJ Obiena finishes seventh in Monaco Diamond League

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena secured seventh place in the Monaco leg of the Diamond League on Friday and Saturday, clearing 5.72 meters at Stade Louis II but failing to clear 5.82 meters in his subsequent attempts.
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EJ Obiena hosts World Pole Vault Challenge in Makati from Sept 20-21

EJ Obiena, in partnership with Atletang Ayala, will host the World Pole Vault Challenge from September 20 to 21 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati.
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Duplantis breaks world record in pole vault

Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis broke his own world record by clearing 6.28 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League meet on Sunday.
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Obiena wins third straight gold at Asian Athletics Championships

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena secured his third consecutive gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea on Saturday.
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Philippine martial arts athletes win medals in international competitions

Philippine martial arts athletes led by Carlos Baylon Jr., who won gold in wushu at the IWUF 10th Sanda World Cup in China, have been recognized as top performers for April.
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EJ Obiena wins Philippine Pole Vault Challenge

Filipino Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena won the inaugural Philippine Pole Vault Challenge held at Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite on a rainy Tuesday night.
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Obiena places fifth at Wanda Diamond League in Shanghai

Filipino Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena placed fifth at the Wanda Diamond League event in Shanghai, China on Saturday, May 3.
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EJ Obiena finishes 7th at Xiamen Diamond League

EJ Obiena finished seventh place at the Xiamen leg of the 2025 Diamond League on Saturday, April 26.
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