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Men ran through mud, jumped over obstables, and raced against the clock, all while carrying their dearly beloved on their backs. Welcome to the 18th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship, a rugged race of strength and endurance which took place in Newry, Maine, on Saturday.
An American couple retain their title in the UK's wife carrying championships. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)
The 20th annual Wife Carrying World Championships end with the Finnish entry retaining their crown. Roselle Chen reports.
Married farmers Cao Shucai and Xu Houbi from the Chinese city of Chongqing complete each other, literally! Shucai has had problems with his sight since childhood while his wife Houbi has a foot and leg disability which makes walking very difficult. Together they came up with the perfect solution - Shucai carries his wife around in a basket! It's not easy to find a life partner that truly complements you, but Shucai and Houbi are living proof that it's possible.
Elderly female athletes from around the world competed in the European Masters Athletics Championships Stadia for over 35s in Aarhus, Denmark on Thursday. The EMACs athletic event allows sports enthusiasts over the age of 35 to compete in a variety of disciplines, from sprinting to the long jump to the hammer throw, with many of the contestants nearing their centenaries. It's the top competition in the world for elderly people to compete at the top level. EMACS invites athletes from across the globe, with over 4,000 attendees taking part in Aarhus this year.
Elliot and Giana Storey overcome obstacles and over 40 other couples to win the 17th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championships in Maine.
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