History-making EJ Obiena leads latest Newsmakers

MANILA, Philippines—Record-breaking performances highlight this edition of Newsmakers.

Mondo Duplantis reset the pole vault record and won the gold at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

Another pole vault star in EJ Obiena made another milestone by becoming the first Filipino to win a medal on the world championship stage.

American Sydney McLaughlin also set a new standard in the women’s 400m hurdles.

Like Obiena, the Philippine weightlifting team also shone in its respective international meet in the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting

In boxing, Manny Pacquiao said he remains retired despite holding an exhibition fight on December 11 in Seoul, South Korea.