Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26)— Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena opened his 2023 indoor season on a high note after snatching silver at the Internationales Springer-Meeting held in Cottbus, Germany on Thursday (Manila time).
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The Olympian cleared 5.77 meters en route to the podium finish— falling behind USA’s Sam Kendricks, who bagged the gold with 5.82 meters.
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Obiena tried to tie the score, but fell short and hit the bar on his final attempt.
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