The opportunity to do so opened up for the 27-year-old Obiena last week when he found himself sharing 1422 points in second and third positions, with Chris Nilsen of the United States in the World Athletics Rankings. READ MORE:
The Philippines’ and Asia’s top pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena now has a chance to make it to no. 2 in the world rankings.
Nilsen moved a point ahead of Obiena with 1423 points at no. 2 spot, while the Formia, Italy-based Filipino slipped to third, still with 1422 points. Obiena now seeks to see action in the Monaco leg on July 21, in London on July 23, and Zurich on Aug. 31, before the last stop in Brussels on Sept. 8.
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