EJ Obiena is now 'fully recovered' from lower back injury, getting ready to compete in 2025
Indeed, a stronger comeback!
Pinoy pole vaulter EJ Obiena is gearing up for the 2025 season as he has now "fully recovered" from his lower back injury, which he sustained in the middle of the year.
Obiena shared the good news on social media on Oct. 29 evening.
"I'm officially cleared by @dr_alessandro.napoli and have fully recovered from my lower back injury. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this journey," he wrote in the caption.
With this, the 28-year-old Filipino Olympian assured his fans that he's been focusing on himself to get ready to compete in 2025.
"I have been MIA here because I have been focusing myself on getting back into shape and be ready by January!"
"Here's to the start of 2025 season!!!" he excitedly added.
Hi 👋 everyone Some exciting news I want to share with you all. I’m officially cleared by @dr_alessandro.napoli and have...
Posted by EJ Obiena - Ernest Obiena on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
In late August, Obiena announced his decision to bow out from his coming competitions this 2024 due to a nagging fracture but promised to return to the sport when he gets better.
Likewise, the pole vaulter, who ended his Paris Olympics journey in fourth place, said he had spinal issues heading into the games after his event. Before the Paris Games, he flew from France to Italy to meet with doctors and get a procedure done.
After his Olympic run, Obiena vowed to get back up after failing to clear the 5.95m bar and narrowly missing a podium finish.
Earlier this 2024, the 28-year-old Obiena was named Athlete of the Year by the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association.
He holds the Asian record, 6.00m, which he cleared at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
