ERNEST John “EJ” Obiena, the Filipino pole vaulter, has successfully secured his spot in the finals of the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.

On Wednesday, during the qualifying round, he impressively cleared the bar set at 5.75 meters on his first attempt, solidifying his advancement to the next stage of the competition.

Obiena’s journey to the finals began with a confident clearance of the initial height at 5.55 meters.

Notably, he chose to skip both the 5.35-meter mark and the 5.70-meter mark during the tournament. With his exceptional performance, he has earned his place among the finalists.

The culminating event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, offering an exciting platform for Obiena to showcase his skills and determination on the global stage.