The friendship and career of Karalis and Duplantis in pole vaulting
March 22, 2025
Emmanouil Karalis and Mondo Duplantis are two top pole vaulters who have developed a friendship along with a healthy rivalry. Duplantis has broken the world record 11 times from 2020 to 2025, while Karalis is the first Greek to clear 6 meters. Their journey in athletics has been marked by mutual respect and support. Both athletes continue to advance in their careers, maintaining their friendship and competitiveness.