Pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena finished in third place in the World Athletics Continental Tour-Beijing after posting 5.65 meters at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sunday.

This is Obiena's highest finish in the outdoor season this year after not making the top three in the previous meets.

Home bet Zhong Tao ruled the event after going over 5.75m while Cole Walsh of the United States got second place despite clearing the same height.

Obiena will be heading to Tokyo next for the World Athletics Championships on 13 September.