Paris 2024 Bronze Medallist Emmanouil Karalis Wins Men’s Pole Vault at Diamond League in Lausanne
Paris 2024 Bronze Medallist Emmanouil Karalis Wins Men’s Pole Vault at Diamond League in Lausanne
Emmanouil Karalis, the Paris 2024 bronze medallist, secured victory in the men’s pole vault at the 2025 Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Tuesday (19 August). He cleared 6.02m to triumph over two Frenchmen, Emmanouil Karalis, the Paris 2024 bronze medallist, cleared 6.02m to win the men’s pole vault at the 2025 Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Tuesday. In doing so, he bested two Frenchmen, Renaud Lavillenie, and Thibaut Collet, who tied for second place at 5.91m. Lavillenie is the London 2012 Olympic champion in the event.
Karalis sat out the opening heights of 5.42m and 5.62m before clearing 5.72m on his initial attempt. He passed again on 5.82m and then cleared 5.92m on his third attempt before successfully negotiating 6.02m on his fifth attempt.
The 23-year-old Greek athlete started the season with a new PB of 5.82m in April and has since improved to clear 5.92m. His progression reflects the mentality of a young athlete eager to improve and reach new heights.
The Diamond League is one of the premier athletics competitions, featuring the world’s best athletes in various track and field disciplines. The Lausanne meeting is part of the 2025 season, which includes 14 stops around the world. Athletes compete for points to qualify for the season-ending world championships.
The next Diamond League meeting will take place in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday (23 August). The series will conclude in Zürich, Switzerland, on Thursday (29 August).
Emmanouil Karalis is a pole vaulter from Greece who has been making waves in the sport. The 23-year-old athlete won the bronze medal in the men’s pole vault at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He is known for his consistency and ability to perform under pressure. His recent victory at the Diamond League in Lausanne is a testament to his growing status as a top pole vaulter.
With his eyes set on continuing improvement and responding to the challenges of elite athletics, Karalis is well on his way to inspiring the next generation of Greek athletes.
Did you know? Pole vaulting is one of the most technical and demanding events in track and field. It requires an immense amount of strength, flexibility, and coordination. Athletes must train rigorously to master the complex technique of planting the pole, swinging it around their body, and propelling themselves over the bar.