Estonian-style (the wife hangs upside-down with her legs around the husband's shoulders, holding onto his waist).For those that have watched Wide World of Sports in Australia (WWOS), you may have seen the sport of "wife carying". The sport apparently originated in Finland where the world championships are held every year. The championship will be in October this year.
The object is to run an obsticle course carrying your wife in any fashion you wish. The basic rules are as follows (per Wikipedia):
- Length of track - 253.5m
- 2 dry & 2 water obstacles with 1 being at least 1m deep.
- The "wife" - can be yours, your neighbours or maybe someone further afield, but she must be over 17 years of age.
- Min weight - 49Kg (A rucksack will be added with weights to make up any difference).
- The wife must wear a helmet and the carrier is the only one allowed to wear a belt.
- All participants must have fun
- Also there is a category for the most entaining couple, the best costume and the strongest carrier.
Our hats go off to the "wives" that participate in this unusual sport.
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