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Emmanouil Karalis believes 'everything is possible' after attempting world record
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Emmanouil Karalis believes 'everything is possible' after attempting world record

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis cleared 6.20 meters in Zurich and attempted a world record for the first time.
  • Karalis expressed newfound belief in his abilities, stating "everything is possible" after the performance.
  • He highlighted the intense competition with Mondo Duplantis as a positive force for the sport.

Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis delivered a stellar performance in Zurich, clearing 6.20 meters and, for the first time in his career, attempting to break the world record. The 23-year-old athlete spoke about his intense duel with Swedish rival Mondo Duplantis, the mental hurdles he overcame, and his strengthened conviction that he can achieve even greater heights.

"It was a wonderful day, even though there was fatigue after ten days of competition," Karalis said. "The weather was good, everyone was jumping high, and we motivated each other. We had a good time, and when I have fun, I can jump high."

It was the first time I attempted the world record, and that's crazy. It made me believe in myself and that everything is possible. I just need to keep working hard and enjoy what I do.

— Emmanouil KaralisDescribing his mindset during his world record attempt.

Reflecting on his world record attempt, Karalis described it as a pivotal moment. "I was very close. I pushed Mondo, and he pushed me. It was the first time I attempted the world record, and that's crazy. It made me believe in myself and that everything is possible. I just need to keep working hard and enjoy what I do."

I hope we have many more amazing battles like this because it's good for the sport and for the people watching. It's good for us too. I push Mondo, he pushes me, and we all push each other.

— Emmanouil KaralisCommenting on his rivalry with Mondo Duplantis.

Karalis views his rivalry with Duplantis as beneficial for the sport. "I hope we have many more amazing battles like this because it's good for the sport and for the people watching. It's good for us too. I push Mondo, he pushes me, and we all push each other. It's amazing. I feel blessed to be here and very happy to be part of this great era of pole vaulting."

While acknowledging the need for technical improvements, Karalis emphasized the psychological breakthrough of attempting a world record height. "It's important to break these mental barriers and believe. That will help me in my upcoming competitions." He also expressed gratitude for the support from Greek fans and his global following, recognizing the significance of pole vaulting in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

It's important to break these mental barriers and believe. That will help me in my upcoming competitions.

— Emmanouil KaralisDiscussing the psychological aspect of his performance.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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