MANILA – Filipino Olympian pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena secured a silver medal at the 2024 Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway.
KC Lightfoot of the United States won the gold by clearing 5.82 meters, while Obiena matched Emmanouil Karalis of Greece with a height of 5.72 meters, resulting in a tie for the silver.
During the competition, Obiena experienced a pole break, which he later discussed on social media. “Very thankful that I am not hurt and I live to fight another day,” he wrote. “I’m taking this with a bit of humor but in all honesty, this is not funny at all.”
(el Amigo/mnm)
