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Lithuanian couple crowned ‘wife carrying’ world champions - AP News
A Lithuanian couple, Vytautas Kirkliauskas and Neringa Kirkliauskiene, secured the 2026 Wife Carrying World Championship title in Sonkajärvi, Finland. The pair completed the 253.5-meter obstacle course, which includes a water hazard, in 1 minute and 6.72 seconds. This victory marks the couple's second consecutive championship, solidifying their dominance in the annual international competition. The event, rooted in local legend, draws competitors globally and promotes regional tourism and cultural exchange.
AP News·Jul 6, 2019·2 min read
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