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- Teemu and Jatta of Finland were crowned 2026 champions on Sunday, winning a barrel of local ale.
- On the 380-metre course at the Nower in Dorking, runners negotiated hay bales and water splashes from spectators.
- The British race allows participants to carry spouses, friends or family members, making it broader than the Nordic tradition.
- The carried person must weigh at least 50 kilograms; flour, water or similar supplies can fill any shortfall in a backpack.
I don't want to drop my girlfriend on her head.— Stuart Johnson, defending UK champion, said before Sunday.
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