MANILA, Philippines—Home bet EJ Obiena and fellow Olympian Menno Vloon of the Netherlands headline the first batch of participants in the World Pole Vault Challenge set for September 21 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Holding a pole vault competition in the Philippines was a “lifelong dream” come true for Obiena, who initially planned to stage the world-class event last year. READ: EJ Obiena fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ with world pole vault event in PH Vloon, like Obiena, competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he finished in 11th place. Americans Austin Miller and Matthew Ludwig are also confirmed for the meet. […]... Keep on reading: Fellow Olympians join EJ Obiena for PH World Pole Vault meet