AFTER SETTLING for a fifth-place finish earlier in the week, Thomasian pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena notched a no mark at the Wanda Diamond League held in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, June 12.
The two-time Olympian skipped the opening height of 5.40 meters, but was unable to clear the 5.62m mark after exhausting all three attempts, finishing last in the 10-man competition.
Obiena opened a busy week in Europe by competing in the FBK Games in the Netherlands on Monday, finishing fifth via countback.
“I No Heighted… This is sport sometimes…” Obiena said in a social media story.
World’s best Armand Duplantis of Sweden came out on top after setting a competition record of 6.15m to claim his seventh win of the year.
The reigning gold medalist already secured the victory after clearing 5.92m l,but went on to vault two more heights.
Greek vaulter Emmanouil Karalis took silver with a height of 5.82m, while Australia’s Kurtis Marschall settled for bronze after clearing 5.72m.
With the loss, Obiena ended his medal streak in the Diamond League after receiving silver in 2024 and a bronze in 2023.
Obiena will attempt to regain footing in the upcoming Bauhaus-Galan competition in Stockholm on Sunday, June 15. F
The results of the Oslo Diamond League in 2025 have once again showcased the exceptional talent and competitive spirit present in track and field. The performances delivered by the athletes were not only impressive but also indicative of the rigorous training and dedication that they have committed to their craft. It is commendable to witness such high levels of competition, which undoubtedly serve to inspire both current and future generations of athletes. The event continues to solidify its reputation as a premier gathering for showcasing athletic excellence on a global stage.