Duplantis soars to historic pole vault victory over Karalis in Zurich

Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis secured a historic victory at the Zurich Diamond League meeting on Thursday, clearing a remarkable 6.25 meters. He narrowly defeated his Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis, who achieved a height of 6.20 meters.

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The competition was historic not just for the win, but because it marked the first time in pole vault history that two athletes surpassed the 6.20-meter mark in the same event. Both Duplantis and Karalis cleared 6.10 meters on their first attempts. Karalis then skipped 6.15 meters to successfully clear 6.20 meters on his initial try, pushing Duplantis.

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Under pressure, Duplantis responded by clearing 6.25 meters on his first attempt. The two elite vaulters, who have dominated the sport, then pushed the bar to 6.32 meters, just one centimeter above Duplantis's world record. Both athletes made three attempts at this height but were ultimately unsuccessful, ending the competition on a thrilling note.

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This Zurich showdown follows recent contests where Duplantis also bested Karalis. Last week in Lausanne, Duplantis won with 6.21 meters to Karalis's 6.16 meters. In Chorzow, Poland, Duplantis again came out on top with 6.20 meters against Karalis's 6.00 meters, showcasing their consistent rivalry at the highest level of the sport.

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