Peeter Vissak wrote:
Don,
He makes it every time.
About 10 years ago there were gigantic men reigning in this form of
athletic exercise. It was supposed that the man should have the ability
to grab the "wife" by any part of body and carry her without questions
over whatever obstacles, just as in the Neandertal Era.
Uusorg and some other "new wave" Estonians were slender and quick and
the "wives" were even more slender. So slender that they had to confirm
the official lower threshold.
Today only that could be a news if Uusorg didn't won. BTW he is coming
from Haapsalu - the nearest town to my place. One of my sons happened
once to be with him in a same party and told he was quite a piece of
work - a really arrogant guy.
Once there were lots of wrestlers and weightlifters in Estonia who were
winning highest prizes in Europe (Lurich, Hackenschmidt, Aberg, Kotkas,
Talts et al.), now there are several sumo wrestlers, having won medals
in European contests. Now that is what I'd like to be proud of.
And about Haapsalu - much more interesting people have come from there.
E.g. Ilon Wikland, who is the original illustrator of Astrid Lindgren's
books.
Me - I'm not that big sports and parties shooter (I still have some
pics of high names though, as seen at
http://www.foto.fie.ee/personaalium/index.html).
Rgds,
Peeter
Don Roberts wrote:
Peeter, here would be a situation laden with poignant photos. Why weren't you there? Don
Estonians snatch world
wife-carrying title again
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Peeter, thanks for the explanation. Americans are known for their
ignorance of foreign cultures but I am one who likes to learn the daily
details and special things of life everywhere. We are all so different
while being very much alike. Not too far OT I hope since there was a
photo question at the beginning. Back to normal programming.
Don
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