Greek pole vault star Emmanouil Karalis added another major achievement to his already brilliant career, winning the Diamond League Final in Brussels and claiming the prestigious “diamond” trophy for the first time.
The Greek champion cleared 5.92 metres, a height that secured first place and gave him the perfect finish to his campaign in this year’s Diamond League series.
But Karalis did not stop there.
The 26-year-old then soared over 6.12 metres, setting a new Brussels meeting record and adding another spectacular highlight to his victory.
The final underwent a major change before it even began, with Olympic and world champion Mondo Duplantiswithdrawing from the competition because of a leg problem.
Karalis seized the opportunity and celebrated another major title, adding the first Diamond League trophy of his career to his growing collection of honours.
His victory caps a remarkable season for the Greek pole vaulter, who continues to establish himself among the leading names in world athletics.
Karalis began his winning performance by clearing 5.52m before progressing through the competition and ultimately securing victory at 5.92m.
He then raised the bar to 6.12m, producing a spectacular clearance that set a new meeting record in Brussels.
