EJ Obiena returns to UST for a victory homecoming

byJian Florentino • • 2 min read
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Yesterday, September 29, 2022, Thomasian pole vaulting ace, Ernest John "EJ" Obiena, returned to campus with his victory homecoming event hosted by the University of Santo Tomas. A testimonial program was held followed by a press conference at the Dr. Robert C. Sy Grand Ballroom in the BGPOP building. He was awarded with the Pope John Paul II Award for his historical achievements in pole vaulting.

Obiena is currently ranked as the No. 3 pole vaulter in the world. EJ has made a name for himself setting and breaking records and has made history as the first Filipino who ever won a medal at the World Athletics Championship. 


Looking back on his eventful season this year, Obiena impressively racked up 17 medals which consist of 12 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals.


Recently, on September 23, he broke a 23-year-old meet record at the Galà dei Castelli by leaping 5.81 meters and going home as a record-breaking gold medalist.


Greatness never stops for Obiena as he is now set to return to Italy to train for the Paris Summer Olympics 2024. 

Jian Florentino

Jian is a 4th year Communication student from the Features department of CASA Chronicle. She used to be part of the News department and transferred to seek new writing endeavors. Her interests range from local and Asian cinema, Formula One racing, and pop culture.

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