Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena captured his first outdoor gold medal of the 2026 season by dominating the Czeslaw Cybulski Memorial in Poznan, Poland.
Victory at 5.72 meters
Obiena cleared 5.72 meters to secure the top spot on the podium, outpacing Owen Heard of Great Britain and Matteo Oliveri of Italy, who both finished with 5.60 meters.
According to reports, Obiena attempted to clear 5.72 meters but failed. His winning mark was just 0.06 meters short of his season best of 5.78 meters, which he achieved at the ISTAF Indoor 2026 in Berlin.
Season progress
The gold medal marks a strong return to outdoor competition for Obiena, who has been building momentum throughout the year. His indoor season included the 5.78-meter leap in Berlin, setting a high benchmark for the outdoor campaign.
Obiena's performance in Poznan demonstrates his consistency at the elite level, as he continues to represent the Philippines in international pole vault events.
