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
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Karalís: Cleared 5.70m (1st attempt), skipped 5.80m, cleared 6.00m (1st attempt), failed at 6.10m (3 attempts)
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Lavillenie (FRA): Cleared 5.80m
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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: 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
Karalís is now preparing for two major events:
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August 19 – Lausanne Diamond League
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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