Emmanuel Karalis: ‘I had an incredible eye, don’t make me squint’

The Greek athlete Emmanuel Karalis qualified effortlessly for the final of the indoor European pole vault championship in Apeldoorn. He showcased his readiness to secure his first career gold medal. With Mo Duplantis absent, Karalis is the favorite for the top position but admitted he might need a little extra focus during Sunday’s (9/3/2025) final after experiencing an unusual vision issue. In an interview with ERT, Karalis expressed optimism about surpassing 6.05 meters despite tough qualifying rounds. He also mentioned the absence of Miltos Tentoglou, stating how much they are missed, while emphasizing the importance of positive energy and strong performances from all national team members. With humor, Karalis concluded by asking for no distractions due to his ‘incredible eye’.