A touch of nostalgia shrouds the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night as Filipinos who represented flag and country in the Olympics will be given tribute in one of the special highlights of the Jan. 27 presentation at the grand ballroom of the Manila...
After suffering an injury that slowed him down the past few months, EJ Obiena dropped one rung and slipped to fourth place in the recent World Athletics men's pole vault rankings. EJ Obiena is expected to see in action in 2025. (AP) Obiena, 29, ended 2024 with 1409 points, putting himself...
One of EJ Obiena’s dreams is coming to a reality. This, after the two-time Olympian announced that a new pole vaulting facility will be unveiled on Nov. 22 at the Marcos Stadium in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. EJ Obiena, left, with Hokket delos Santos. “I am so excited for this and make the sport...
EJ Obiena is expected to return to competition soon after being cleared by his doctor, the two-time Olympian announced Tuesday night, Oct. 29. The world No. 4 pole vaulter said he has fully recovered from a lower back injury he sustained in the middle of the year following a consultation with Dr....
Two-time Olympian EJ Obiena clarified on a social media post Wednesday, Oct. 9, that everything is well with him and Paris double gold medalist Carlos Yulo after misleading stories created unwanted buzz between two of the country's best sportsmen. Gymnast Carlos Yulo, left, and pole vaulter EJ...
Two-time Olympian EJ Obiena will hold a pole vault clinic to improve the popularity of the sport and help local athletes hone their skills. EJ Obiena A month after his heartbreaking finish in the Paris Olympics, Obiena plans to share his knowledge to young individuals as he sees great...
EJ Obiena announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that he is ending his season prematurely due to a recurring back injury. The world No. 3 pole vaulter said he intended to compete in three more competitions -- the ISTAF Berlin in Germany, the Zurich Diamond League in Switzerland and the Diamond League...
CHORZOW, Poland (AP) — Armand Duplantis has broken the world record in the pole vault again, this time clearing 6.26 meters in a Diamond League meet in Poland on Sunday, Aug. 25. Armand Duplantis (AP) Duplantis, the Louisiana-born 24-year-old who competes for his mother’s native Sweden,...
EJ Obiena came up short of back-to-back podium finishes in the Silesia Diamond League to cap off a busy week at the Śląski Stadium in Chorzow, Poland on early Monday, Aug. 26. (Manila time). The 28-year-old pole vaulter soared past 5.82 meters after breezing through the first four heights...
EJ Obiena returned to competition in style after sharing third place in the Athletissima Lausanne Wanda Diamond League Meeting in Switzerland on Wednesday, Aug. 21. EJ Obiena shares third place in the Athletissima Lausanne Wanda Diamond League Meeting. (File Photo/AP) The world No. 3 pole vaulter...
There's no rushing things for hurdler John Cabang Tolentino as he turns his focus to recovery after his maiden stint at the 2024 Paris Olympics recently. John Cabang Tolentino The Spain-based track star failed to run in the repechage round of the men's 110-meter hurdles event after hurting his...
EJ Obiena seeks to come back stronger after a heartbreaking stint at the 2024 Paris Olympics when he competes in the Athletissima Lausanne Wanda Diamond League Meeting in Switzerland on Wednesday, Aug. 21. EJ Obiena is back in action when he competes in the Athletissima Lausanne Wanda Diamond...
