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The Wife-Carrying Race Originated In Finland
Spouse conveying, likewise referred to in Finland as eukonkanto, is a rivalry where men need to convey their female partner (generally their wives) and race against different contenders through a unique hindrance track and the person who completes first is proclaimed the champ. The game was first presented in Sonkajärvi, Finland. Today, Sonkajärvi fills in as the setting for the Wife Carrying World Championships. The victor gets an award of lager worth the heaviness of his better half.