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Duplantis wins in China, misses world record
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Duplantis wins in China, misses world record

Armand Duplantis won the Diamond League opener. The pole vault star set a new meeting record by clearing 6
Duplantis to compete in Monaco Diamond League gala
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Duplantis to compete in Monaco Diamond League gala

The Diamond League gala in Monaco adds pole vaulting to the program and names Armand Duplantis its new poster athlete.
Glitter at this year's Met Gala - Duplantis in attendance
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Glitter at this year's Met Gala - Duplantis in attendance

Madonna wore a ship on her head, Heidi Klum posed as a marble statue, and Bad Bunny arrived at the year's biggest fashion party, the Met Gala, as an older version of himself. Several Swedes also took their places on the iconic steps in New York, including Armand Duplantis and Bill Skarsgård
Duplantis moves to Monaco, sells Stockholm apartment
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Duplantis moves to Monaco, sells Stockholm apartment

Pole vault star Armand "Mondo" Duplantis is moving to Monaco. He has sold his Stockholm apartment, Expressen reports
Alcaraz beats Duplantis to Laureus World Sports Award
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Alcaraz beats Duplantis to Laureus World Sports Award

Last year, Armand Duplantis was named the world's best athlete by the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards. This year, the pole vaulter was beaten to the award by Carlos Alcaraz
Middle East war affects Duplantis - outdoor premiere postponed
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Middle East war affects Duplantis - outdoor premiere postponed

The war in the Middle East is affecting Armand Duplantis's competition planning. The outdoor premiere has been postponed
Duplantis points his finger at the podium, says sorry
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Duplantis points his finger at the podium, says sorry

The photo shows Armand Duplantis. He is standing on the podium at the World Cup and pointing his finger
Duplantis writes official song for new Ultimate Championship
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Duplantis writes official song for new Ultimate Championship

Armand Duplantis is not only an ambassador for the Ultimate Championship athletics competition; he will also write the official song.
The number two pole vaulter of all time beaten again, Karalis says he will pressure Duplantis
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The number two pole vaulter of all time beaten again, Karalis says he will pressure Duplantis

The second-best pole vaulter of all time - Emmanouil Karalis - was beaten by Armand Duplantis again. But Karalis pushed Duplantis in a record-breaking final at the World Indoor Championships
Back where it all began - Armand Duplantis says Toruń is his best memory after first world record
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Back where it all began - Armand Duplantis says Toruń is his best memory after first world record

Armand Duplantis finds it special to be back in Toruń, where he set his first world record. "I perhaps have the best memory of my career from here; it was life-changing," he says
Duplantis already married: I feel half married
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Duplantis already married: I feel half married

Pole vault star Armand Duplantis has married Desiré Inglander. They married in secret at Stockholm City Hall, the Swede confirms to TT
Over 100 Swedish athletes in US colleges, package hard to match
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Over 100 Swedish athletes in US colleges, package hard to match

Over 100 Swedish athletes are currently studying at colleges in the United States. But is it really the best way to reach the world elite? "Going there was the best decision of my life," says shot putter Axelina Johansson
Duplantis Ready for Diamond League Gala in Stockholm
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Duplantis Ready for Diamond League Gala in Stockholm

Armand Duplantis is competing in Sweden again this summer. The pole vault star is ready for the Diamond League gala at the Stockholm Stadium
Armand Duplantis sets world record, jumps 6.31 in Uppsala
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Armand Duplantis sets world record, jumps 6.31 in Uppsala

It was the 15th world record of his career - and the first at his own gala, the Mondo Classic. Armand Duplantis raised the world record to 6
Montler ready for World Indoor Championships after a little drama
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Montler ready for World Indoor Championships after a little drama

From yes to no and back - after persuasion - to yes. Long jumper Thobias Montler is ready for the World Indoor Championships after World Athletics (WA) increased the number of starters
Duplantis and high jumper Louise Ekman qualify for World Indoor Championships
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Duplantis and high jumper Louise Ekman qualify for World Indoor Championships

Seven Swedes have been given the go-ahead to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Among them are pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and high jump surprise Louise Ekman
Giant jump by Duplantis' rival passes Bubka
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Giant jump by Duplantis' rival passes Bubka

Pole vault star Emmanouil Karalis jumped 6. 17 meters at the Greek Indoor Championships in Paiania, outside Athens
Duplantis wins the season premiere despite illness
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Duplantis wins the season premiere despite illness

Armand Duplantis made his season debut at the pole vault gala in Clermont-Ferrand, and despite illness, he was able to win the competition with a jump of 6. 06 meters
Now Ilia Malinin, the quadruple god, will be crowned - new level
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Now Ilia Malinin, the quadruple god, will be crowned - new level

The backflip on the ice is what makes the audience lose their breath. However, former figure skater Kristoffer Berntsson points out another detail ahead of Ilia Malinin's performance
The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend the blue and yellow colors
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The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend the blue and yellow colors

Jonna Sundling wins the Jerring Prize. The ski star received the most votes in a contest against the football team Mjällby
Prize for Duplantis - but no Jerring Prize
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Prize for Duplantis - but no Jerring Prize

Armand Duplantis did not receive the Jerring Prize last year. The track and field star also missed out on the award this year, when he was eliminated as the field was cut from eight candidates to five
Guide: Sports Gala and battle between the superstars
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Guide: Sports Gala and battle between the superstars

Truls Möregårdh won the battle for the Jerring Prize against Armand Duplantis last year. Can the four-time world-record holder and world champion in the pole vault now get revenge? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala
European Championship star Jim Gottfridsson becomes cartoon character, says it's great to be on the cover
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European Championship star Jim Gottfridsson becomes cartoon character, says it's great to be on the cover

Jim Gottfridsson has won European Championship gold, World Championship silver and several other championship medals. Now the national team veteran can add a comic-book character to his list of achievements
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
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