Like Father, Like Son: EJ and Emerson Obiena Celebrate Dual Gold Wins in Pole Vaulting
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
EJ Obiena clinched the gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, shortly after his father, Emerson Obiena, won gold in the men’s 60+ pole vault event at the World Masters Games in Taipei. EJ expressed awe and admiration for his father's achievement at age 61, crediting him as a lifelong inspiration and the reason he started pole vaulting.
Key Points
EJ Obiena won the gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships.
Emerson Obiena, EJ's father, won gold in the men’s 60+ pole vault at the World Masters Games in Taipei.
Emerson Obiena's achievement at age 61 inspired EJ.
EJ credits his father for introducing him to pole vaulting and being his lifelong inspiration.
