EJ Obiena Aims to Bounce Back at Stockholm's Bauhaus-Galan After Recent Setbacks
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John 'EJ' Obiena is set to compete in the Bauhaus-Galan at Stockholm Olympic Stadium, aiming to regain his form after missing the podium in his last two tournaments. Facing tough competition from the world's top pole vaulters, including Olympic champion Armand Duplantis, Obiena hopes to medal in this prestigious event.
Key Points
EJ Obiena is competing in the Bauhaus-Galan in Stockholm after failing to podium in his last two events.
Obiena's recent performance included a 'no mark' finish at the Oslo Bislett Games and a fifth-place finish at the FBK Games.
The competition features top pole vaulters including Olympic champion Armand Duplantis, World No. 2 Emmanouil Karalis, and World No. 3 Sam Kendricks.
Obiena's last podium finish was at the Asian Athletics Championships where he won gold.
His season best clearance is 5.80 meters, set at the Patafa Pole Vault Challenge.
