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3 Women's World Records Set at the Annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin
Karolina Urbanová and Meredith Ingbretson led the record run as 66 men and 40 women competed in 20 timber sports events.
- Three women set world records at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin, which concluded on Saturday. Karolina Urbanov of the Czech Republic and Meredith Ingbretson led the record-breaking performances.
- While women have competed since the inaugural 1960 event, participation has expanded significantly from log-rolling to more than 20 timber sports events. This growth reflects organizers' commitment to broadening opportunities.
- Urbanov set records in the Underhand Chop, cutting 27.9 centimeters of white pine in 21.28 seconds, and the Standing Chop at 22.8 centimeters in 19.38 seconds. Ingbretson completed the Boom Run in 13.78 seconds.
- Nancy Zalewski, a competitor for 27 years, said the culture is special because "it's such a niche sport." Competitors invest heavily in custom-built gear costing upwards of $400 to sharpen.
- The three-day competition in Hayward drew 66 men and 40 women from 16 states and nine countries. Held in the Lumberjack Bowl, the event continues a tradition dating to the 1890s.
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