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Armand Duplantis Reveals Biggest Dream - Become a Good Dad
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Armand Duplantis Reveals Biggest Dream - Become a Good Dad

He has already won everything, and last year alone he set four world records. But pole vault giant Armand Duplantis is still motivated to chase more gold medals and records
Sporting events we talked about in 2025
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Sporting events we talked about in 2025

Historic Swedish Championship gold, record points, and Mjällby's success made world news. 2025 offered a number of good sporting events that were talked about - but also some low points
Duplantis best in the world again
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Duplantis best in the world again

For the second year in a row, Armand Duplantis has been named the world's best male athlete.
Victor Lindgren cheerful to present the award to Duplantis
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Victor Lindgren cheerful to present the award to Duplantis

Welder Victor Lindgren became the name on everyone's lips when he won a silver in his Olympic debut. It took him all the way to the Athletics Gala - where he presented an award to Armand Duplantis
After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize
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After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize

Thirteen candidates have become eight. Last year's winner Truls Möregårdh, ski queen Jonna Sundling and the successful team Mjällby are some who are still in the fight for the Jerring Prize
Duplantis praised by BBC again
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Duplantis praised by BBC again

Armand Duplantis continues to win prestigious awards. The pole vault star has been named World Sports Star of the Year by the BBC for the second year in a row
Heavyweight prize 100 years – expert's favorite winner
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Heavyweight prize 100 years – expert's favorite winner

Today we find out who will be awarded the 2025 Bragdguldet. Perhaps Sweden's most prestigious sports award is turning 100
Duplantis best of all male athletes
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Duplantis best of all male athletes

World Championship gold and an improved world record in the final. Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis had another successful season and was named male athlete of the year – regardless of the sport
World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"
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World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"

Six World Cup gold medals out of six possible in Norwegian ski tracks. Then the women's cross-country team can be awarded a unique Bragdguld
Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize
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Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize

The last time a football team won the Jerring Prize was the men's national team after winning bronze at the World Cup in 1994. Now Mjällby has a chance for the Allsvenskan gold medal - despite the fact that the prize's statutes stipulate that the achievement must have been made against international opposition
The Skrällgang could be the team of the year
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The Skrällgang could be the team of the year

Mjällby's Swedish Championship gold medal became world news – now the Swedish championship team can be named Team of the Year at the Sports Awards.
Ski stars competing for the award
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Ski stars competing for the award

Two skiers and two track and field athletes – here are the nominations for Female and Male Athlete of the Year at the Sports Gala.
Swedish Olympic Committee Urges State and Business to Boost Funding
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Swedish Olympic Committee Urges State and Business to Boost Funding

Olympic successes require money. Sweden's Olympic committee wants the state and business to contribute a total of 200 million kronor more to support top-level sports, writes representatives of the Swedish Olympic Committee on DN Debatt
Johan Rockström Named Swede of the Year by Swedes Worldwide
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Johan Rockström Named Swede of the Year by Swedes Worldwide

Environmental and climate researcher Johan Rockström is appointed "Swede of the year", an award given by the organisation Swedes in the world.
Duplantis Honored as European Male Athlete of the Year
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Duplantis Honored as European Male Athlete of the Year

Armand "Mondo" Duplantis has for the third time been named the male athlete of the year in European athletics.
Duplantis Backs Karlsson's Critique of Machine-Like Training
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Duplantis Backs Karlsson's Critique of Machine-Like Training

Pole vault giant Armand Duplantis supports ski star Frida Karlsson in her criticism of overly machine-like training. There is no advantage to being a robot, he says to Expressen
Duplantis Faces Fear of Heights During Avesta Tribute
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Duplantis Faces Fear of Heights During Avesta Tribute

World Championship gold and world record in the Tokyo World Championship. Now Armand Duplantis has been hailed and celebrated in Avesta – with a tribute that created fear
1.5 Million Tune In to Watch Duplantis Win World Championship Gold
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1.5 Million Tune In to Watch Duplantis Win World Championship Gold

Very many Swedes followed Armand Duplantis' journey towards World Championship gold and world record in SVT last Monday.
Duplantis' Record Could Cancel World Athletics Christmas Party
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Duplantis' Record Could Cancel World Athletics Christmas Party

Athletics chairman Sebastian Coe jokes that another world record by Armand Duplantis will be too expensive. I have already told him that then we will have no Christmas party, says Coe
Duplantis Criticizes World Championship Warm-Up Arena Setup in Tokyo
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Duplantis Criticizes World Championship Warm-Up Arena Setup in Tokyo

The dissatisfaction is widespread regarding the World Championship track and field athletes' warm-up arena in Tokyo. It is located too far from the competition arena in terms of time
Armand Duplantis Celebrates World Record in Tokyo After Championship Win
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Armand Duplantis Celebrates World Record in Tokyo After Championship Win

He treated the Tokyo audience to a show and new heights. Now Armand Duplantis will enjoy the Japanese capital
Armand Duplantis Earns Big with World Championship Gold and Record
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Armand Duplantis Earns Big with World Championship Gold and Record

Third straight World Championship gold, fourth world record for the season – and more clinking in the cash register. Armand Duplantis leaves the World Championship in Tokyo a little richer in several ways
Duplantis Celebrated Globally for Historic Pole Vault Achievement
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Duplantis Celebrated Globally for Historic Pole Vault Achievement

Armand Duplantis has written history – again. The superlatives replace each other to describe "Mondo"
Duplantis Sets World Record and Wins Gold at Tokyo Championships
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Duplantis Sets World Record and Wins Gold at Tokyo Championships

Tokyo became like Paris. In the center of the action: Armand Duplantis
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