EJ Obiena places fifth in FBK Games

June 11 ------ Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena opened a busy week in the European circuit by placing fifth in the FBK Games in the Netherlands. Obiena cleared 5.66-meters, the same height registered by American Keaton Daniel and China's Tao Zhong. Obiena, however, placed fifth via countback as it had taken him two attempts to clear 5.56-meters.

The Filipino star faltered thrice at 5.74-m. Three Americans topped the podium: Christopher Nilson took gold with a leap of 5.82-m, followed by KC Lightfoot at 5.74-m and Daniel at 5.66-m. This is Obiena's first competition since his successful defense of his crown in the Asian Championships last week.

He will next compete in the Oslo Bislett Games on June 12.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com