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Duplantis wins historic height duel at Athletissima

Armand Duplantis secures victory in the pole vault at the Athletissima athletics event in Lausanne with a height of 6.21 meters.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Duplantis wins historic height duel at Athletissima — Photo: Frankie Fouganthin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

At the Athletissima athletics event in Lausanne, part of the Diamond League, a remarkable pole vault competition took place on Thursday, featuring Armand Duplantis and Emmanouil Karalis. The Swedish athlete Duplantis cleared a height of 6.21 meters, while his Greek competitor Karalis reached 6.16 meters.

The event at the shores of Lake Geneva marked a historic moment, as it was the first time two pole vaulters had surpassed a height of 6.21 meters in a single competition. This record highlights the extraordinary achievements of athletes in this discipline.

Archive photo: Duplantis wins historic height duel at Athletissima — Archive photoPhoto: Marie-Lan Nguyen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Duplantis proved to be the stronger competitor with his height of 6.21 meters, winning the contest. Meanwhile, Karalis was unable to clear this height, falling short of matching Duplantis's performance.

The matchup between Duplantis and Karalis is regarded as a special event not only for the athletes themselves but also for the spectators and the athletics community, showcasing the impressive capabilities in pole vaulting.

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