MANILA, Philippines — EJ Obiena has remained the very best pole vaulter within the area for years now after topping the Asian Athletics Championships for the third straight time in Sumi, South Korea Saturday night time.
However one realization loomed within the World No. 4’s thoughts – the competitors is getting more durable and more durable.
In Sumi, the Asian record-holder wanted a jump-off to fend off harmful Chinese language foe Huang Bokai within the occasion that the Filipino dominated within the earlier two editions in Doha in 2019 and Bangkok in 2023.
The Hangzhou Asian Video games king cleared 5.77 meters whereas Huang failed and settled for the silver medal.
Thai Patsapong Amsam-ang copped the bronze in 5.67m.
Obiena and Huang each cleared 5.72m and needed to go to the jump-off to settle who would convey residence the gold within the 15-man subject.
“Three-peat Asian champion,” stated Obiena in finally topping the occasion.
