If you thought the sport had anything to do with strength,
then you’re wrong. The annual Man Versus Horse Marathon requires stamina and
agility. Taking place in the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells, the marathon puts
human contestants up against mounted horse contestants.
The event started in 1980, when a landlord decided to hold the event after
hearing two men arguing about whether or not an individual could beat a horse in
a cross country race.
then you’re wrong. The annual Man Versus Horse Marathon requires stamina and
agility. Taking place in the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells, the marathon puts
human contestants up against mounted horse contestants.
The event started in 1980, when a landlord decided to hold the event after
hearing two men arguing about whether or not an individual could beat a horse in
a cross country race.
First introduced in Finland, wife carrying is an actual sport
where male competitors race while carrying a female teammate. The objective is
for the male to carry the female through a special obstacle course in the
fastest time. Major competitions are held in Sonkajarvi, Finland, Monona,
Wisconsin and in Marquette, Michigan.
Talk about tough love.
where male competitors race while carrying a female teammate. The objective is
for the male to carry the female through a special obstacle course in the
fastest time. Major competitions are held in Sonkajarvi, Finland, Monona,
Wisconsin and in Marquette, Michigan.
Talk about tough love.