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Philippines' top pole vaulter EJ Obiena strikes a pose after winning bronze in the IAAF World Diamond League Athletics Series in Monaco. (Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook page) Olympian EJ Obiena said he needed to get used to competing without spectators after participating in his first virtual pole...

Philippines' top pole vaulter EJ Obiena (TED ALJIBE / AFP) Olympian EJ Obiena made another podium finish after settling for silver in the “Who’s the Finest Pole Vaulter?” virtual competition on Monday. Performing in a training center in Formia, Italy, Obiena cleared the height at 5.60 meters...

Pinoy pole vaulter settles for silver behind Rio Olympics champion Philippines' top pole vaulter EJ Obiena (Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP, File) It may have fallen short of his expectations, but Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena was glad to feel the competitive atmosphere once again after seven long...