Greek athletes Karalis and Tentoglou compete at the Brussels Diamond League

On September 4, 2026, the Brussels Diamond League hosted significant performances from Greek track and field stars. Emmanouil Karalis achieved a historic victory in the pole vault, clearing 5.92 meters to secure first place and subsequently breaking the meet record by clearing 6.12 meters on his third attempt. His success followed the withdrawal of rival Mondo Duplantis, who pulled out of the competition due to physical discomfort felt during warm-ups.

In the long jump, Miltos Tentoglou delivered a strong performance, leading the competition with a jump of 8.40 meters during his fourth attempt. However, the final standings shifted in the closing moments when Jamaican athlete Tajay Gayle achieved a winning leap of 8.46 meters. Consequently, Tentoglou finished in second place, separated from the top spot by only six centimeters in one of the most competitive finishes of the event.