EJ Obiena edges Thai, wins fourth straight SEA Games gold

BANGKOK—EJ Obiena bucked the challenge of Thailand’s Amsamang Patsapong to win his fourth men’s pole vault gold in the Southeast Asian Games on Tuesday here. Obiena and the hometown bet both set a Games record of 5.70 meters at Supachalasai Stadium, but the Olympian went on to take the gold via countback. READ: Home fans