In the world wife-carrying championships held in the the Finnish town of Sonkajarvi, Estonians took gold and silver in the competition.
The race, the 12th time this year, is intended to evoke the spirit of a legendary Finnish brigand, Rosvo-Ronkainen, who made those who wanted to join his gang run 
through a forest carrying heavy sacks on their backs.
In the modern version, couples race along a 250m track, tackling a pool and several hurdles, with the men carrying the women on their backs.
Estonian Madis Uusorg finished first, in a time of 61.7 seconds, despite having Inga Klauson on his back upside-down with her legs around his neck.
The winning couple received plasma televisions and Klauson's weight, 49 kg, in beer.
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