Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis soared to his first career gold medal at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on March 9, 2025. Sharing the title with Dutch athlete Floon after both cleared 5.90 meters, Karalis capped a stellar season that included six national records and a historic 6.01-meter jump.
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Emmanouil Karalis achieved an astonishing feat by setting a new national record in pole vault during the All Star Perche meeting in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Clearing a remarkable height of 6.02 meters, Karalis dedicated this historic achievement to the 57 victims of Tempi, marking the second anniversary of the tragic train collision.
Emmanouil Karalis made history with a record-breaking 6.01-meter vault at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, marking a significant milestone in his athletic career. As he aims for European Championship gold, Karalis expresses gratitude for the support and outlines his ambitions for future competitions.
Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis sets a new national record at 5.94m in Berlin, while sprinter Polyniki Emmanouilidou impresses with a top-five finish in the 60m final. Exciting times for Greek athletics on the international stage!
Greece mourns the loss of Olympic pole vaulting legend George Roubanis, who passed away at 95. A bronze medalist at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Roubanis was a pioneering figure in Greek athletics. The Hellenic Olympic Committee honored his lifelong dedication to sports and Olympism, vowing to cover his funeral expenses. His legacy as a champion and role model will forever be remembered in Greek sports history.
The ORLEN Cup Lodz saw remarkable performances as Jakub Szymański set a Polish Record in the men’s 60m hurdles, moving to second on the European all-time list, and Emmanouil Karalis broke the Greek Indoor Record in the pole vault. Fast times in the sprint events and thrilling field performances highlighted the competition.
Adverse weather conditions in Brussels affected the performances at the Diamond League, with Emmanouil Karalis securing second place in pole vault and Miltiadis Tentoglou finishing third in long jump.
Greek pole vault star Emmanouil Karalis soared to victory at the Zagreb athletics meeting, clearing 5.88m but narrowly missed breaking his own Greek record of 6.00m.
He made history! Emmanuel Karalis becomes the first-ever Greek pole vaulter to soar over 6 meters, achieving a monumental feat in the sport!
Emmanouil Karalis, who secured a bronze medal in pole vault at the Paris 2024 Olympic…
Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak has been provisionally suspended and disqualified from the Paris Olympics following a failed drug test. New Zealand athletes have qualified for the final, which will feature an unusual number of 19 competitors amid reports of doping violations affecting other athletes.
Ariadne Adamopoulou has withdrawn from the pole vault final at Paris 2024 due to a second-degree contusion sustained during qualification. The 24-year-old athlete shared on Instagram that despite reaching the final in her Olympic debut, she cannot compete due to the injury. She expressed her sadness and appreciation for the support from her fans.
Greece’s Katerina Stefanidi secured her place in the women’s pole vault final at the Paris Olympics by clearing 4.55 meters on her second attempt. The Rio Olympics gold medalist will compete alongside Ariadni Adamopoulou, who cleared 4.40 meters, while Eleni-Klaoudia Polak was eliminated after failing to clear 4.20 meters. Athletes qualifying for the final had to meet the entry standard of 4.70 meters, with the next best performers also advancing.
Greek athletes take center stage on Day 10 of the Paris Olympics. Pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis is the star attraction as he competes for gold, while other Greek hopefuls battle for glory in various sports including swimming, shooting, sailing, and equestrian.
ATHENS, Greece (GCT) – Greek pole vaulting star Emmanuel Karalis continues his record-breaking streak, clearing…
Emmanouil Karalis, known as “Manolo,” has posted a photo on social media taken right after his record breaking jump, captioning it, “Mood: You are the Best Greek in Pole Vault History.”
incredible athlete: He set a pan-Hellenic record in the pole vault and flew at 5.92m
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Emmanouil Karalis skipped the 5.35m mark and successfully started at 5.50m. The bar was raised…
With a jump of 4.78 meters, Katerina Stefanidi secured the silver medal at the European…
Miltos Tentoglou, a prominent figure in European athletics, enters the arena once again, aiming for the gold medal in Rome. As Greek athletes gear up for a day of intense competition, the spotlight shines on their endeavors. With events spanning from long jumps to sprints, the stage is set for a thrilling display of athleticism and determination.