Ernest John “EJ” Obiena Archives

Obiena slides to no. 11 in world rankings

As the world pole vaulting season ended, Filipino athletics' star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena saw his World Athletics rankings fall to no. 11 from...

Obiena welcomes world’s top pole vaulters to the Philippines

French standout Thibaut Collet is eager to make his mark at the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, set this Sunday at the Ayala...

Obiena misses pole vault finals at World Championships

Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena failed to qualify for the final round on the first day of the 2025 World Athletics Championships...

Obiena gaining old form, claims gold in Poland tilt

FILIPINO pole vault great Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is showing signs of progress. Obiena cleared a season’s best 5.80 meters to grab the gold medal...

Obiena bags silver in return to competition

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is slowly shaking off the rust out of his system and getting back into the groove following a four-month break. The...

Fully recovered Obiena ready for new season

THE country’s top pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is expected to bounce back next year. The 29-year-old Obiena has fallen from the world rankings...

Obiena 5th in Poland tilt; Duplantis rips record again

ERNEST John “EJ” Obiena cleared 5.82 meters to settle for fifth place in the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday at the Stadion Śląski in...

Despite missing podium, Obiena honored in Manila

The City of Manila, through Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, awarded a P500,000 cash incentive to Olympian pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena during a ceremony...