EJ Obiena Soars to Season-Best Height at Patafa Pole Vault Challenge
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
EJ Obiena, the world No. 3 pole vaulter, achieved a season-best outdoor performance of 5.80 meters at the Patafa Pole Vault Challenge held at Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. Despite rainy conditions, Obiena surpassed his previous outdoor mark and matched his indoor season best. Other notable performances included Wu Yan-Han from Chinese Taipei and Amy Christensen from FILAM Sports.
Key Points
EJ Obiena cleared 5.80 meters at the Patafa Pole Vault Challenge, setting a new season-best in an outdoor event.
The event took place under rainy conditions at Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.
Obiena's performance matched his indoor season best from the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Poland.
Wu Yan-Han from Chinese Taipei won silver with a 5.15m jump, matching Hokket De Los Santos.
Amy Christensen from FILAM Sports won the women's event with a 3.80m jump, ahead of Alyanna Nicolas and Jessa Marie Libres.
Obiena's next competition is the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
