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EJ Obiena Soars To Gold At ISTAF Berlin
Photo credit: EJ Obiena
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena clinched the gold medal at the prestigious ISTAF Berlin competition. The victory marks a triumphant return to outdoor glory for Obiena, who shared his euphoria with fans via a Facebook update.
Accompanied by a thrilling video clip capturing his remarkable performance, Obiena added a touch of humor to his post, saying, "It was a good day at @caro_joyeux house 馃彙. 5.92m for the 馃. Finally got this outdoor trophy after so many years of coming up short."
Obiena's reference to "@caro_joyeux house" alludes to his training partner and fellow pole vaulter, Caro Joyeux, who has played a crucial role in his journey to success. The 5.92-meter leap secured the coveted gold medal, signifying Obiena's mastery of the sport.
Continuing his celebratory message, the Filipino athlete expressed his delight at finally adding the ISTAF Berlin trophy to his collection after a three-year wait. He playfully noted that even the previous year's ISTAF Indoor trophy, which he won, would now have the company of its "bigger brother," the ISTAF Berlin trophy.
Obiena's lighthearted humor extended to the logistics of traveling with his well-earned trophies, joking, "Maybe a bit more wait because berlino need to stay with @caro_joyeux …we have no luggage space when flying low-cost airlines 馃槄."
Accompanied by a thrilling video clip capturing his remarkable performance, Obiena added a touch of humor to his post, saying, "It was a good day at @caro_joyeux house 馃彙. 5.92m for the 馃. Finally got this outdoor trophy after so many years of coming up short."
Obiena's reference to "@caro_joyeux house" alludes to his training partner and fellow pole vaulter, Caro Joyeux, who has played a crucial role in his journey to success. The 5.92-meter leap secured the coveted gold medal, signifying Obiena's mastery of the sport.
Continuing his celebratory message, the Filipino athlete expressed his delight at finally adding the ISTAF Berlin trophy to his collection after a three-year wait. He playfully noted that even the previous year's ISTAF Indoor trophy, which he won, would now have the company of its "bigger brother," the ISTAF Berlin trophy.
Obiena's lighthearted humor extended to the logistics of traveling with his well-earned trophies, joking, "Maybe a bit more wait because berlino need to stay with @caro_joyeux …we have no luggage space when flying low-cost airlines 馃槄."
Sep 4, 2023
