“I want to exceed 6.10 meters and I will train every day to achieve it”
Emmanuel Karallis confirmed his position among the top prayers on the planet, winning the silver medal in his final at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.
With a jump of 6.05 meters – a new Panhellenic record – the 25 -year -old champion not only climbed to the second step of the podium, but also forced him – almost invincible to date – Monto Dupplantis feeling pressure. The Swedish superstar had to exceed 6.15m to maintain the world champion’s scepter.
Shortly after the end of the final, Karalis spoke with a smile on ERT’s camera, revealing that Dupladis confessed to him that it was the first time he was really threatened. “Monti told me that for the first time it was so hard. He and his father, as well as other athletes, told me. I saw him that he was a bit pressed. Obviously something was seeing me … “the Greek alleged.
He himself, however, does not hide the optimism and belief in his abilities: “I want to exceed 6.10 meters and I will train every day to achieve it.”
Concerning his first attempt at 6.10m, Karalis emphasized: “It was a great effort, I saw it in the ripple. The jump at 6.05 m measured 9.5 cm above the bar, I felt well, everything went on a plan. “
In closing, he mentioned how much his approach has changed in the race: “My psychology has changed. I love the sport, I see the race positively, I envision and work on automatic. Even the unmoved by the world helps me! “
Manolo continues to write a story about the Greek track and shows that the 6.10m limit is now a completely realistic goal.
Source: lifo.gr