Emmanouil Karalis

Emmanouil Karalis Bio

Emmanouil Karalis is a Greek pole vaulter who has moved into the number two spot all-time. He won the Olympic Bronze medal in the pole vault in 2024 and the World Championship silver medal in 2025. His current personal best at the time of writing is 6.17 meters, which he set at the Greek Indoor Championships in March 2026.

Who is Emmanouil Karalis?

Emmanouil Karalis is a Greek pole vaulter who has won medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships.

How old is Emmanouil Karalis?

Emmanouil Karalise was born on October 20, 1999, currently making him 26.

Where is Emmanouil Karalis from?

Emmanouil Karalis was born and raised in Athens, Greece. His father is from Greece, and his mother is from Uganda.

What is Emmanouil Karalis’ personal best in pole vault?

At the time of writing, Emmanouil Karalis’ best jump was 6.17 meters, set at the time 2026 Greek Indoor Track and Field Championships. Only Mondo Duplantis has jumped higher.

Has Emmanouil Karalis won an Olympic medal?

Emmanouil Karalis won the bronze medal in the pole vault in 2024 at the Paris Olympics. He finished fourth in Paris three years before.

What medals has Emmanouil Karalis won in European competitions?

Emmanouil Karalis won the silver medal at the 2024 European Championships behind Mondo Duplantis. He won the European Indoor Championships in 2025 and finished second in 2023. He’s also the three-time Balkan champion.

Who coaches Emmanouil Karalis?

Emmanouil Karalis is primarily coached by his father, Charalampos, who is a former decathlete. He also works with Marcin Szczepanski, one of the best Polish pole vaulters, and former Bulgarian triple jumper George Pomaski, who also trains Miltiadis Tentoglou.