Obiena wins gold, sets new record in SEA Games pole vault

MANILA, Philippines — Olympics-bound EJ Obiena took home a gold medal after setting a new record in the men's pole vault final in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Saturday.

Obiena cleared the 5.45m mark in the competition that put him at first place.

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The previous SEA Games record was 5.35m. 

Obiena, however, was unable to clear the 5.55m mark.

His personal best is 5.81m.