Thomasian pole vaulter EJ Obiena secured another podium finish after taking silver at the 4th Domspringen Wesel in Germany on Wednesday, Sept. 2 (Philippine time), marking his sixth competition in 14 days.
Obiena cleared 5.75 meters on his second attempt to finish behind France’s Robin Emig, who claimed the title with a 5.80-meter clearance.
American Cole Walsh settled for bronze after clearing 5.70 meters.
The latest podium finish serves as one of Obiena’s final tune-ups for the upcoming 20th Asian Games, where he will defend his title as the reigning gold medalist and record holder.
Since Aug. 17, the two-time Olympian has competed in six meets, collecting gold medals at the Golden Sand competition in Poland and ISTAF Berlin in Germany.
The 20th Asian Games will be staged in Nagoya and the Aichi Prefecture in Japan, from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2026. Allanee Raye C. Valeriano
