The sport of carrying a wife was born in the small town of Sonkajarvi, Finland. Competitors run carrying their women on their backs through an obstacle course. The story of the birth of this game has its origins in the legend of Ronkainen, the thief. According to one version, he and his gang members stole food and women from neighboring villages and carried them on their shoulders during the escape. The World Wives Loading Championship is held annually in Finland and the winner receives the equivalent of his partner's weight in beer.
The sport of carrying a wife was born in the small town of Sonkajarvi, Finland. Competitors run carrying their women on their backs through an obstacle course. The story of the birth of this game has its origins in the legend of Ronkainen, the thief. According to one version, he and his gang members stole food and women from neighboring villages and carried them on their shoulders during the escape. The World Wives Loading Championship is held annually in Finland and the winner receives the equivalent of his partner's weight in beer.