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August 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Armand Duplantis, also known as Mondo, has set a new world record in pole vaulting for the 13th time, this time clearing 6.29 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The Swedish athlete's latest achievement has reignited discussions about the 'money in the bank' system in pole vaulting. Duplantis and his girlfriend, Desiré Inglander, have also made headlines with their love story, from initial rejection to a viral kiss at the Olympic Games in Paris.
July 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The original Hermès Birkin bag, owned by Jane Birkin, sold at auction for a record-breaking $10 million.