00:00The start of the Philippine Olympic pole vaulter EJ Oviena's season was a good result.
00:05He was able to rest for a long time due to the injury he suffered last year
00:10after he injured his silver medal in the International Jump Meeting in Cottbus, Germany.
00:16This was Oviena's first competition since his last race in the 2024 Paris Olympics last August
00:22due to a back injury.
00:25Oviena easily passed the 5.40, 5.55, and 5.65 meters.
00:31But after he passed the 5.70 meters,
00:34this is where the Filipino struggled to pass the 5.75 meters jump in his three attempts.
00:40This medal was given to the American pole vaulter and Olympian, Sam Kendricks
00:46after he was awarded as the only pole vaulter to pass the 5.75 meters in his three attempts.
