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EJ Obiena Soars To Gold, Sets New Stadium Record In Austria
Photo credit: EJ Obiena
Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena added another international achievement to his growing list of accomplishments after winning the gold medal at the Raiffeisen Austrian Open in Eisenstadt.
Obiena cleared 5.75 meters, enough to secure the top spot in the competition while also setting a new stadium record. It was another impressive performance for the world-class Filipino athlete as he continues his campaign on the international stage.
After the event, Obiena shared his thoughts on Instagram, describing the challenging conditions and the long night of competition.
“Wind sometimes maybe 馃し: Sometimes maybe good, 5.75m here at Eisenstadt, • for the W and new stadium record • After many many many runs and 3rd attempt makes, we needed to call it a night after 11pm. Thank you very much for having 馃檹 Next up @fly_athens #parasabayan”
His post highlighted the difficult wind conditions and the multiple attempts needed before finally clearing the winning height, with the competition stretching late into the evening.
The victory serves as another confidence boost for Obiena as he prepares for his next competition in Athens. His consistent performances continue to strengthen his position among the world’s top pole vaulters while giving Filipino sports fans another reason to celebrate.
With another gold medal and a stadium record under his belt, Obiena’s momentum remains strong as he eyes even bigger achievements in the competitions ahead.
Obiena cleared 5.75 meters, enough to secure the top spot in the competition while also setting a new stadium record. It was another impressive performance for the world-class Filipino athlete as he continues his campaign on the international stage.
After the event, Obiena shared his thoughts on Instagram, describing the challenging conditions and the long night of competition.
“Wind sometimes maybe 馃し: Sometimes maybe good, 5.75m here at Eisenstadt, • for the W and new stadium record • After many many many runs and 3rd attempt makes, we needed to call it a night after 11pm. Thank you very much for having 馃檹 Next up @fly_athens #parasabayan”
His post highlighted the difficult wind conditions and the multiple attempts needed before finally clearing the winning height, with the competition stretching late into the evening.
The victory serves as another confidence boost for Obiena as he prepares for his next competition in Athens. His consistent performances continue to strengthen his position among the world’s top pole vaulters while giving Filipino sports fans another reason to celebrate.
With another gold medal and a stadium record under his belt, Obiena’s momentum remains strong as he eyes even bigger achievements in the competitions ahead.
Jul 2, 2026
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