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Emmanouil Karalis Achieves Historic Jump, Matching National Record

Published March 1, 2026, 17:08
Emmanouil Karalis Achieves Historic Jump, Matching National Record

Emmanouil Karalis achieved a historic jump of 6.17 meters in the pole vault, equaling the national record and securing a place at the top of global athletics. This performance places him in the same category as Mondo Duplantis, the world record holder. The jump took place in Paiania, with the support of his family, and marks a significant moment in the athlete's career, who has overcome many difficulties. The embrace with his father, also an athlete, was a particularly moving moment, symbolizing the support and love that helped him reach this level. He received phone calls from Sergey Bubka and comments from Duplantis.