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Most people modelling on a catwalk (multiple venues)

The greatest number of people modelling on a catwalk at multiple venues is 3,912 in an event organised by Galeries Lafayette (France) in 52 towns across France, on 17 September 2011. There were four distinctive fashion looks for the catwalk: Paris, London, New York & Milan. This record was held in conjunction with the record for ‘the most brides in a bridal fashion show’.

Most spinning splits in 30 seconds (individual)

The most spinning splits in 30 seconds (individual) is shared at 34 by the Moulin Rouge soloists Adonis Kosmadakis (Greece) and Nicolas Pihiliangegedera (France) at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, France on 16 November 2010 in celebration of Guinness World Records Day. The two soloists went head to head for the record and achieved the same number of rotations. The correct French term for spinning splits is serpilleres.

Most Tour de France King of the Mountains titles

The most King of the Mountains titles won by an individual rider in the Tour de France is seven by Richard Virenque (France) in 1994-97, 1999 and 2003-4. The famous red and white polka-dot King of the Mountains jersey is awarded the rider who gains the most points in the climbing stages of the Tour.