Wife-carrying

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Wife carrying (Finnish: eukonkanto or akankanto, Swedish: kärringkånk or kärringbärning) is a contest in which competitors race while each carrying a partner. While most teams consist of a man carrying a woman, there are generally no rules about gender or marital status. The objective is for the runner to carry their team‑mate through a route in the fastest time. The sport was first introduced in 1992 in Sonkajärvi, Finland. Several types of carrying may be practiced: a classic piggyback, a fireman's carry (over the shoulder), or the Estonian‑style (the 'wife' upside‑down on the carrier's back, with her legs over their neck and shoulders).

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