Trending Now: EJ Obiena wins gold at World Pole Vault Challenge

On SBS Filipino's Trending Ngayon podcast this week, many Filipinos celebrated pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena’s gold medal victory at the recently concluded World Pole Vault Challenge held in the Philippines.

Pole vaulter EJ Obiena has made history winning gold at the recent World Pole Vault Challenge in front of home fans. Credit: EJ Obiena (Facebook)

Key Points

• EJ Obiena’s 5.80-metre jump win has become a source of pride for many Filipinos.
• Obiena achieved the record after only two attempts.
• He outperformed France's Thibault Collet, who secured silver, and Poland's Piotr Lisek, who took home the bronze medal.

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Trending Now: EJ Obiena wins gold at World Pole Vault Challenge

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