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Glory, Setbacks and a Fighter's Mentality - Manolo Karalis' Story
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Glory, Setbacks and a Fighter's Mentality - Manolo Karalis' Story
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Apr 3, 202611:4832.8K views
Emmanouil 'Manolo' Karalis had an impressive rise on the pole vault stage, showing early promise as a teenage prodigy alongside Mondo Duplantis, before making his mark on the European stage. His Olympic journey brought solid but not yet dominant results, suggesting that he has the potential to achieve even greater things. However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing. Repeated setbacks, including missing World Championship finals until 2025, have tested his resilience. Now, after years of highs and lows, Manolo has made history by becoming the second-best pole vaulter of all time.
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