Gregor Edmunds |
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The Caber Toss |
The Caber Toss - The caber is not thrown for distance but for accuracy based on a imaginary clock on the ground. The athlete must turn the caber. A perfect toss is a 12:00 o'clock, that would be the caber turning over and landing in line with the athlete and the judge in behind the athlete.
Matt Sanford |
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Waiting for the measurment |
Matt Sanford is the current and multiple time world champion in highland games. He has set world records in most events at one time or another. He still holds the current record in the 28lbs weight for distance at over 94 feet. He is also one of the few men to throw the 56lbs weight for height over 18 feet, not useing the spin technique.
Several thing are required to compete in highland games. Good strength, and explosive power, along with goos training with the implements are all very important to a highland games athlete. A lastly a athlete requires a kilt, the most important thing.
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