Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena finally surpasses the six-meter bar in the Bergen Jump Challenge to set new Asian and national records.
Obiena finally surpassed the height he had repeatedly failed to clear in past years as he soared past 6m to capture gold in the Bergen Jump Challenge in Norway on Saturday, June 10.
The Filipino star hurdled 6m in just a single try to set new Asian and national records, erasing his previous mark of 5.94m he established when he bagged bronze in the World Athletics Championship in July 2022.KC Lightfoot of the United States also recorded a 6m-clearance but settled for silver via countback after needing two tries to make the height.
It was a scintillating campaign for Obiena in Bergen as he bucked a foul in his first attempt of the tournament at 5.53m, needing just a single try to hurdle 5.76m, 5.82m, 5.94m, and ultimately, 6m. Taking into consideration his record-shattering performance, Obiena should be a cinch for the Paris Games as he needs to clear the entry standard of 5.82m when the Olympic qualification period begins on July 1.in Poland four days ago, will remain in Norway to see action in the Oslo Bislett Games on June 15. –
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