EJ Obiena's Seventh-Place Finish at Xiamen Diamond League: A Setback After Taiwan Triumph
Source: news.source.mb
Philippine pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished seventh at the Xiamen leg of the 2025 Diamond League, held at Egret Stadium in China. Despite a recent gold medal win in Taiwan, Obiena struggled, clearing 5.62 meters but failing to reach 5.72 meters. The competition was won by Armand Duplantis, with Emmanouil Karalis and Mennos Vloon taking second and third places respectively. Obiena aims for a better performance in the upcoming Shanghai leg.
Key Points
EJ Obiena finished seventh in the Xiamen leg of the 2025 Diamond League.
Obiena cleared 5.62 meters but failed to reach 5.72 meters.
The event took place at Egret Stadium in China on April 26, 2025.
Armand Duplantis won the competition, followed by Emmanouil Karalis and Mennos Vloon.
Obiena aims to improve his performance in the upcoming Shanghai leg of the Diamond League.
