Finns scoop wife-carrying title

By Cecilia Brabin | April 5, 2017

July 5 – The pair claimed victory on home soil in the 14th wife-carrying world championships.

Paul Chapman, Reuters

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  1. The couples need to be very fond of each other.
  2. The course is quite easy.
  3. Couples come from all over the world.
  4. The reward for the winner is a cash prize.
  5. The competition was held in Finland.
  6. The winning couple achieved a world record.
  7. The couple have competed in all 14 championship events.
  8. The husband found the competition very difficult.
  9. The contest is associated with the historic practice of wife stealing.
  10. Finland also hosts the swamp football competition.

 

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