In Finland, there is a running competition in which men carry their wives and go through difficult paths. Husbands have to run on the shoulders of wives older than 17 years Maintaining balance during the race and getting to the finish line quickly is a challenge for athletes. The annual competition has not been held for the past two years due to the coronavirus. Couples from dozens of countries, including Australia, France, and Germany, took part in the competition, according to the international news agency.
Husbands have to run on the shoulders of wives older than 17 years
For this competition, husbands have to run on the shoulders of wives older than 17 years and weighing at least 43 kg. The exciting competition was inspired by a Finnish historical story in which a local man carrying his wife on his shoulders to a safe haven was attacked by robbers. Lithuania’s Vitavatas Kirklyaskas and Nerang Kirklyaskine won silver medals at the World Championships, having won the last two World Championships. Elpo Halston and Jenny Pepo reached the bronze medal.
