EJ Obiena produced a season-best performance leading up to his preparations for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
EJ Obiena is peaking at the right moment.
The world no. 2 pole vaulter produced a season-best performance in the 6th Irena Szewinska Memorial in Bydgoszcz, Poland with a gold medal on Friday, June 21 (Philippine time).
The world No. 2 pole vaulter cleared the bar at 5.97 meters to rule the 10-player field, outshining fellow Paris-bound Emmanouil Karalis of Greece and veteran hometown bet Piotr Lisek.
Karalis took home the silver medal with a personal-best 5.92 meters, while Lisek secured the bronze behind a 5.75 meter-clearance.
Just weeks ago, the Asian Games gold medalist finished seventh in the 63rd Ostrava Golden Spike meet where he broke a pole midway through the competition and settled for just 5.52 meters.
His personal best is still 6.00 meters, cleared last year.
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Obiena will next compete at the Czeslaw Cybulski Memorial in Poznan, Poland on June 23.
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Story summary:
- EJ Obiena, ranked world No. 2 in pole vaulting, secured gold at the 6th Irena Szewinska Memorial in Bydgoszcz, Poland, with a season-best jump of 5.97 meters.
- He outperformed competitors including Emmanouil Karalis and Piotr Lisek, showcasing peak form ahead of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
- Obiena's victory highlights his resilience and readiness for upcoming international competitions, following recent challenges in Ostrava.
[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]