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Ernest John Obiena

Birth dateNov 17, 1995

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Ernest John Obiena is a Philippines hurdler, born on November 17, 1995. He competes primarily in the 110mH and PV.

His personal bests include 14.39 in the 110mH and 6.00 in the PV. He has earned 11 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Philippines.

Key facts

Pole Vault

6.00

#21 all-time

2026 season best

5.91

Aug 17, 2026 · Uber Arena, Berlin (GER) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

4. Domspringen Wesel Internationales Stabhochsprungmeeting

Sep 1, 2026 · 5.75

4. Domspringen Wesel Internationales Stabhochsprungmeeting

Medals

World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze

Record

Area record · Pole Vault 6.00

Area record

Age

30 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 6.00 (#21 all-time), 2026 season best 5.91 (Aug 17, 2026, Uber Arena, Berlin (GER) (i)) · Last competition: 4. Domspringen Wesel Internationales Stabhochsprungmeeting, Sep 1, 2026, 5.75 · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · Area record (Pole Vault) · 30 years old

Personal bests

110mH

14.39

6.00

#21 all-time

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
World Championships	-	1	1	2

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	PV	5.91	-	Aug 17, 2026	↓	Golden Sand
2025	PV	5.80	-	Feb 16, 2025	↓	ORLEN Copernicus Cup, Arena, Toruń (i) - Indoor Meeting
2024	PV	5.97	-	Jun 20, 2024	↓	6th Irena Szewińska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
2023	PV	6.00	-	Jun 10, 2023	↓	Sparebanken Vest Bergen Jump Challenge, Bryggen, Bergen
2022	PV	5.94	-	Jul 24, 2022	↓	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021	PV	5.93	-	Sep 11, 2021	↓	Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck (AUT)
2020	PV	5.80	-	Sep 17, 2020	↓	Golden Gala Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
2019	PV	5.81	-	Sep 3, 2019	↓	Chiari (ITA)
2019	110mH	14.70	-0.1	Mar 7, 2019	↑	Philippines Open Championships, Ilagan
2018	PV	5.51	-	Jun 16, 2018	↓	Zweibrücken (GER)
2018	110mH	14.64	+0.3	Nov 3, 2018	↑	Pasig (PHI)
2017	PV	5.61	-	Jul 27, 2017	↓	Leverkusen (GER)
2017	110mH	14.39	+0.8	Feb 12, 2017	↑	Pasig (PHI)
2016	PV	5.55	-	Apr 29, 2016	↓	Singapore (SGP)
2016	110mH	14.8h	-	Jul 31, 2016	↑	Pasig (PHI)
2015	PV	5.45	-	Sep 27, 2015	↓	Pasig (PHI)
2014	PV	5.21	-	Sep 28, 2014	↓	Weekly Relay Meetings at Pasig
2013	PV	4.95	-	Sep 15, 2013	↓	Manila (PHI)
2012	PV	4.50	-	Dec 5, 2012	↓	Pasig (PHI)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.75	-	Sep 1	4. Domspringen Wesel Internationales Stabhochsprungmeeting
PV	5.82	-	Aug 30	ISTAF 2026
PV	5.90	-	Aug 26	Weltklasse Zürich
PV	5.80	-	Aug 22	Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial
PV	5.81	-	Aug 20	Athletissima Lausanne
PV	5.91	-	Aug 17	Golden Sand
PV	5.76	-	Jul 31	Halberstädter Höhenflug - 1. Internationales Stabhochsprung-Meeting auf dem Domplatz
PV	5.85	-	Jul 16	Meeting Madrid
PV	5.80	-	Jul 14	Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix
PV	5.81	-	Jul 5	Fly Athens
PV	5.75	-	Jul 1	Raiffeisen Austrian Open Eisenstadt
PV	5.72	-	Jun 28	Czesław Cybulski Memorial, Golęcin Stadion, Poznan
PV	5.64	-	Jun 21	FBK Games
PV	5.42	-	Jun 19	Doha Meeting
PV	5.74	-	Jun 14	EUROWINGS Flight Circus
PV	5.70	-	Mar 21	World Athletics Indoor Championships
PV	5.70	-	Mar 20	World Athletics Indoor Championships
PV	5.78	-	Mar 6	ISTAF Indoor 2026
PV	5.65	-	Feb 22	ORLEN Copernicus Cup
PV	5.70	-	Feb 19	Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
PV	5.75	-	Feb 14	Perche aux étoiles
PV	5.70	-	Feb 8	INIT Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe
PV	5.70	-	Feb 7	12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
PV	5.70	-	Feb 6	12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
PV	5.75	-	Jan 30	Perch'Xtrem
PV	5.77	-	Jan 28	International Jump-Meeting Cottbus
PV	5.65	-	Jan 24	ISTAF Indoor Düsseldorf

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.70	-	Dec 16	Southeast Asian Games
PV	5.70	-	Dec 15	Southeast Asian Games
PV	5.80	-	Sep 21	Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, Ayala Triangle Garden, Makati
PV	5.55	-	Sep 15	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
PV	5.55	-	Sep 13	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
PV	5.65	-	Sep 7	World Athletics Continental Tour - Beijing, National Stadium, Beijing
PV	5.80	-	Jul 19	Meeting Madrid 2025, Estadio Vallehermoso, Madrid
PV	5.72	-	Jul 11	Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
PV	5.70	-	Jun 15	BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
PV	5.66	-	Jun 9	FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
PV	5.77	-	May 31	26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
PV	5.77	-	May 28	26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
PV	5.80	-	May 6	PATAFA Philippine Pole Vault Challenge
PV	5.72	-	May 3	Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala, China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao - Diamond Discipline
PV	5.62	-	Apr 26	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline
PV	5.50	-	Mar 30	Taiwan International Pole Vault Championships, Sun Moon Lake
PV	5.62	-	Mar 26	Taiwan International Indoor Pole Vault Championships, Caotun (i)
PV	5.65	-	Mar 13	Mondo Classic, IFU Arena, Uppsala (i)
PV	5.65	-	Feb 23	Estonian Indoor Championships
PV	5.65	-	Feb 22	Estonian Indoor Championships
PV	5.80	-	Feb 16	ORLEN Copernicus Cup, Arena, Toruń (i) - Indoor Meeting
PV	5.60	-	Feb 13	Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i) - Indoor Meeting
PV	5.55	-	Feb 9	ISTAF Indoor Düsseldorf

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ernest John Obiena's Pole Vault personal best?

Ernest John Obiena's Pole Vault personal best is 6.00, set on Jun 10, 2023 in Bryggen, Bergen (NOR), #21 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ernest John Obiena compete in?

Ernest John Obiena competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Ernest John Obiena perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 5.91, set on Aug 17, 2026 in Uber Arena, Berlin (GER) (i). Last competition: 4. Domspringen Wesel Internationales Stabhochsprungmeeting on Sep 1, 2026, 5.75.

How many medals has Ernest John Obiena won?

Ernest John Obiena has won 2 World Championships medals.

Ernest John Obiena

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

Honours

Frequently asked questions