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Finns are undisputed wife-carrying champs

Sunday 03 July 2011 00:00 BST
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Finland has won the Wife Carrying World Championships for the third year running. Victory went to Taisto Miettinen and Kristiina Haapanen.

Contestants from 15 different countries must carry their wives, who must weight a minimum of 49kgs, over a course of just over 250 metres. The woman must be at least 17 years of age.

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