Obiena returning with vengeance
The Philippine Star|December 29, 2024
After taking a step back from his Paris Olympics heartache, expect Filipino star pole-vaulter EJ Obiena to return with a vengeance next year.
By JOEY VILLAR

The two-time Olympian and Asian champion and record-holder, however, would have to cover more ground after sputtering from No. 2 in the world men's rankings to most recently No. 4 due to his unavoidable absence.

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