Obiena wins another gold in Sweden

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena won the gold at the Taby Stav Gala Street Pole Vault tournament in Stockholm, Sweden, after tallying 5.80 meters in the first try to claim the crown.

Thiago Braz, the 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist, also vaulted 5.80 meters in one attempt but settled for silver due to a count back.

Andrew Irwin of the United States also got 5.80 meters but it took him three attempts to finally get over the bar, landing in third place.

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