Philippines pole vault star EJ Obiena advances to World Championships final at World Athletics Championships in Oregon

Ernest John Obiena, of the Philippines, competes in qualifications for the men's pole vault at the World Athletics Championships on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. - AP

MANILA, July 23 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): Philippines athletics superstar EJ Obiena secured his spot in the pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

Obiena, ranked No.4 in the world, was among the top 12 performers who qualified in the medal round after clearing 5.75m.