Karalís Clears 6.00m Again, Finishes Second Behind Duplantis in Silesia Diamond League

At the 12th stop of the 2025 Diamond League in Silesia, Poland, Emmanouíl Karalís continued to affirm his place among the world’s elite pole vaulters. The Greek star cleared 6.00 meters on his first attempt, matching a personal milestone for the tenth time in his career—and the ninth in this remarkable season. Despite a flawless run until that point, he was unable to break the Greek national record at 6.10 meters, settling for a strong second place behind world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis.

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Karalís Soars Over 6.00 Meters Again

Karalís began the competition confidently, clearing 5.70 meters on his first try before skipping 5.80. He then soared over six meters, a height he has consistently conquered throughout 2025. It was a clean sheet until he moved the bar to 6.10 meters, targeting the elusive Greek national record.

Though he failed all three attempts at 6.10m, his ability to reach such heights with consistency highlights his elite form heading into the season’s final stretch.

Duplantis Claims Victory with 6.10m

Sweden’s Armand Duplantis, the reigning Olympic champion from Paris 2024 and the sport’s dominant figure, claimed first place by clearing 6.10 meters on his second attempt. He attempted to raise the bar further to 6.20 meters, but failed after three tries.

This win comes just days after Duplantis set a new world record—his 13th—by vaulting an astonishing 6.29 meters.

Competition Highlights

• Karalís: Cleared 5.70m (1st attempt), skipped 5.80m, cleared 6.00m (1st attempt), failed at 6.10m (3 attempts)

• Lavillenie (FRA): Cleared 5.80m

• Duplantis (SWE): Entered at 5.90m (missed), skipped to 6.00m (cleared), cleared 6.10m (2nd attempt), failed at 6.20m

Next Up: Lausanne and Zurich

Karalís is now preparing for two major events:

• August 19 – Lausanne Diamond League

• August 28 – Zurich Diamond League Final

These meets will serve as final tune-ups before the World Championships in Tokyo, where Karalís aims to cement his place among pole vaulting’s all-time greats.

Source: pagenews.gr