EJ Obiena is a famous Filipino pole vaulter. He is representing his nation at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
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EJ Obiena Profile Summary
| Full Name | Ernest John Uy Obiena |
| Date of Birth | November 17, 1995, Tondo |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Height | 1.88m |
| Country Represented | Philippines |
| Ranking | 10th |
| Net Worth | – |
EJ Obiena was born Ernest John Uy Obiena on November 17, 1995, in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. His parents are Emerson and Jeanette Obiena. Coincidentally, his parents are track and field athletes.
EJ Obiena started his education at Chiang Kai Shek College for his secondary education and later entered the University of Santo Tomas for his college studies.
EJ Obiena began pole vaulting at age 8 initially focused on doing hurdles. His father coached him until he was 18 years old.
EJ Obiena competed at the 100 and 400-meter hurdles event for his high school, Chiang Kai Shek College. Unable to qualify for regional meets, He decided to shift back to pole vaulting when he was in his last years in high school in a bid to secure a college scholarship.
EJ Obiena Height
EJ Obiena is a tall guy who stands at a height of 6 feet and an inch tall and weighs 78kg.
EJ Obiena World Ranking
EJ Obiena is ranked 10th in Men’s Pole Vault and places 166th in the Men’s Overall Ranking.
EJ Obiena School
EJ Obiena matriculated and graduated from Chiang Kai Shek College and went further to the University of Santo Tomas.
EJ Obiena Birthplace
EJ Obiena was born in n Tondo, Manila, Philippines.
EJ Obiena Instagram
EJ Obiena has over 6k followers on Instagram where he constantly engages his followers.
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