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Professional Heavy Athletics

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Competitors came from all over the United States to compete in the Heavy Athletics.

A world record was set for Open Stone (light) in the Lightweight class by Nathan Burchett, who put a 16-lb. stone 41 feet, 8 inches.

Weight throw for distance

Above and left:
Two different events for throwing the weight for distance.

Below:
The sheaf toss.

The Sheaf Toss
Turning the Caber

Turning the Caber

Right:
Preparing to turn the caber.
Below:
The turn.

Turning the Caber
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