Two gold medals in as many events for EJ Obiena to start the 2024 season.
EJ Obiena’s strong start to the 2024 season continues.
The world’s no. 2 pole vaulter made it two gold medals this week after winning in ISTAF Berlin early Saturday (PHL).
Obiena cleared 5.93 meters, marking a new Asian and Philippine records for indoor competitions. EJ broke the 26-year-old record of Igor Potapovich, set at 5.92 meters.
EJ likewise holds the outdoor record for Asia at 6.00 meters, which he did twice last year.
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Obiena’s victory in Berlin comes after his initial triumph in Croatia where he cleared 5.83 meters for the win.