Karalis wins Greek title but seeks higher jumps for major events

Emmanouil Karalis secured his sixth national championship title in the pole vault at the Panhellenic Athletics Championships in Volos, but admitted he was not entirely satisfied with his performance. The European champion cleared 5.80 meters to win the gold medal, yet he emphasized his desire to achieve greater heights.

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I won the National Championship, but the truth is I'm not happy. I wanted to jump higher. The important thing, however, is that I am healthy, I am here, and I know I can jump high. I jumped 5.80m, took another win, and we continue.

"I won the National Championship, but the truth is I'm not happy. I wanted to jump higher. The important thing, however, is that I am healthy, I am here, and I know I can jump high. I jumped 5.80m, took another win, and we continue," Karalis stated. He needed three attempts to clear 5.66 meters and then cleared 5.80 meters on his first try. He subsequently attempted 6.00 meters without success, aiming for a significant personal best.

With the European Championships in Birmingham, Diamond League events, and the Ultimate Championship on the horizon, the Greek pole vaulter recognizes that the season is entering its most critical phase. "We have goals ahead of us. The European [Championships] are coming, the Diamond League competitions are coming, and the Ultimate [Championship] is also coming. I need to find myself again. The truth is, I'm not in the best phase of my career right now," he admitted.

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We have goals ahead of us. The European [Championships] are coming, the Diamond League competitions are coming, and the Ultimate [Championship] is also coming. I need to find myself again. The truth is, I'm not in the best phase of my career right now.

Despite his current struggles, Karalis conveyed a message of optimism. He believes that challenging periods are a natural part of an athlete's journey and expressed strong confidence in his abilities. "I believe in myself very much, I know what I'm worth, and I will work very hard. The road to success has ups and downs, and this is a lesson for the children who watch us. I am going through such a period right now, but I believe I will achieve what my team and I have set our minds to."

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I believe in myself very much, I know what I'm worth, and I will work very hard. The road to success has ups and downs, and this is a lesson for the children who watch us. I am going through such a period right now, but I believe I will achieve what my team and I have set our minds to.

Concluding, the top Greek athlete expressed his conviction that his best performances will come during the most significant competitions. "I want to jump even higher, and I believe I will unlock my potential in the big competitions. Anyway, I am an athlete who performs best in major events. Today's jump didn't turn out as we wanted, but it will happen when it needs to."

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I want to jump even higher, and I believe I will unlock my potential in the big competitions. Anyway, I am an athlete who performs best in major events. Today's jump didn't turn out as we wanted, but it will happen when it needs to.