Who are the athletes in the World Pole Vault Challenge in the Philippines?

Global athletes will join EJ Obiena of the Philippines in the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge to be held on September 21, 2025 in Makati.

Obiena, the world no. 5 and Asia’s top bet in the sport, leads the pack of athletes announced for the international showcase.

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Athletes who will compete in the World Pole Vault Challenge:

EJ Obiena (Philippines) 

World ranking: 5th

Achievements: 

-Gold, 2022 Asian Games
-Silver, 2023 World Championships
-Bronze, 2022 World Championships

-Three-time gold medalist, Asian Championships (2019, 2023, 2025)
-Three-time gold medalist, Southeast Asian Games (2019, 2021, 2023)

Personal best: 6.00 meters (June 2023, August 2023)

Menno Vloon (Netherlands)

World ranking: 7th

Achievements:

-Gold, 2023 European Games
-Gold, 2025 European Indoor Championships

Personal best: 5.96 meters (February 2021)

Austin Miller (USA)

World ranking: 14th

Achievements:

-Gold, 2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
-Bronze, 2024 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Personal best: 5.92 meters (August 2025)

Matt Ludwig (USA)

World ranking: 25th

Achievement:

-Gold, 2023 Pan American Games

Personal best: 5.90 meters (February 2020)

According to Atletang Ayala, this is only the first batch of athletes who will join Obiena in the tournament.

—JMB, GMA Integrated News