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In 2023, Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena set several significant records:

1. He won the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games with a dominant performance in the men's pole vault final. Source

2. Obiena set a new Asian record in the pole vault with a clearance of 6.00 meters at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, where he won the silver medal. Source

3. At the Asian Athletics Championships, he set a new record of 5.91 meters, marking his rule in the event. Source

4. He broke his own Asian record of 6 meters in an attempt to gift his coach a special gesture. Source

5. EJ Obiena set a new meet record of 5.91 meters on July 16, 2023, solidifying his status as a pole vaulting legend. Source

6. He set a new record in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games with a clearance of 5.65 meters. Source

7. EJ Obiena claimed another SEA Games gold medal by clearing 5.65 meters and setting another competition record for the third time in a row. Source

These achievements highlight EJ Obiena's remarkable year in 2023, where he not only brought pride to the Philippines but also made history in the sport of pole vaulting.