Emmanouil Karalis

Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis ranks second behind world record holder Armand Duplantis, overcoming severe racism and aiming to break out of his rival's shadow.

Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis withdrew from the Diamond League final in Brussels due to a leg injury during warmups. Greece's Emmanouil Karalis seized the opportunity to win gold with a 6.12-meter jump.

The Diamond League will conclude this weekend in Brussels with fascinating competitions that may lead to several new world records, including improvements on those broken just last week. Highlights include the surprising rival of Armand Duplantis, the fastest Jamaican since Usain Bolt, and the dazzling duel in the 100m hurdles.