the Lumberjacks World Cup for the first time in France

With axes, saws and even chainsaws, the world logging championships won over the public in Toulouse: “What we like is the atmosphere and the fact that there are big muscles”rejoices a spectator. Competing are 13 athletes from the United States, Australia, New Zealand and northern Europe. Most are colossi of 1m90 and more than 100 kg.

The cuts must be precise. One of the events is acrobatic. It involves creating steps on a trunk before attacking it at height. Small in size, the French champion loses without regret. A Californian wins, his dream comes true and he hopes that this extreme sport will be considered an Olympic discipline. Maybe this has a chance of happening for the next Olympic Games which will take place in Los Angeles (California).

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