North American Wife Carrying Contest
Keith Cardoza picked up his girlfriend, Julia Stoner, put her over his shoulders in the traditional "Estonian carry" position and ran a challenging 278-yard course in 1 minute and 2 seconds to claim the 2007 North American Wife Carrying title at Sunday River this past weekend. The competition is derived from a 19th century Finnish robber baron whose men were tested by hauling heavy sacks. The men were also not averse to stealing women from nearby villages.
And what does the Cardoza and Stoner, both Northeastern Students [Go Huskies!], team get as a reward for this showing of great athletic prowess? Five times Stoner’s weight in cash, which was about $675, and her weight in Bud Light, equivalent to nine 12-packs, or 108 beers. I really love the prize money and beer are weighted either higher or lower depending on the wife.
Just in case you think carrying your loved one 278 yards isn't such a big deal, keep in mind the course has an uphill run on a dirt road, a 10-meter long waist-deep water obstacle, and two 39-inch high log hurdles. This video highlights how difficult this event really is and gives a who new meaning to "Here's mud in your eye"!
posted by TheWino @ 11:39 AM
1 Comments:
Lee Lee said...
I hate to be the one that asks but isn't this a 'wife carrying contest'? Should they be disqualified...what?? Just asking.
Too bad Ed, you would have received 500 cans a beer with me ;)
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