Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena has been quietly in a relationship with German athlete Caroline Joyeux for the past four years. Recently, Caroline shared highlights of her Paris trip on Instagram, particularly her time supporting EJ, who is ranked world no. 2 in pole vaulting.
Paris Highlights
In the Instagram reel, Caroline is seen exploring the streets of Paris with EJ. During the pole vault Olympic final, she wore a shirt with EJ’s name and painted her nails with the colors of the Philippine flag, showcasing her support.
Supporting EJ in the Olympics
After EJ finished his campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Caroline commented on his post, saying, “You are a real fighter. I’m so proud of you. We will be back!” Despite finishing fourth, EJ’s performance marked a significant improvement from his 11th place finish in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Relationship Background
In an episode of “Surprise Guest with Pia Arcangel,” EJ revealed that he and Caroline have been together since 2020 after meeting at a training camp in Italy.
Future Plans
EJ Obiena is set to hold a “world-class” pole vault meet in the Philippines on September 20, with Paris finalists expected to join. EJ remains optimistic and committed to his sport, vowing to return stronger after his close finish at the Paris Olympics.