Elijah Cole Aims Higher After Securing Third Consecutive National Pole Vault Title
Source: news.source.inquirer
Elijah Cole clinched his third consecutive national pole vault title at the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships in Capas, Tarlac, with a jump of 5.25 meters. He is set to compete next in the Patafa Pole Vault Challenge in Imus, Cavite, organized by EJ Obiena, with hopes of qualifying for the Asian Championships by clearing 5.50 or 5.60 meters. The championships also highlighted performances by other athletes, including Marc Brian Louis in the men's 100m.
Key Points
Elijah Cole won his third straight national pole vault title at the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships.
Cole aims to compete in the Patafa Pole Vault Challenge organized by EJ Obiena.
Cole is targeting a height of 5.50 or 5.60 meters to qualify for the Asian Championships.
The national championships featured strong international competition in pole vault.
Marc Brian Louis won the men's 100m at the championships, showcasing his Filipino heritage.
Other notable performances included Miguel Anthony Rosario and Daryl Tan in the men's 100m.
