Sunday, January 1, 2012

10 weirdest Aussie sporting events of 2012

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 06:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Australia
prides itself on its sporting prowess. It's a nation that likes to compete
and likes to win. When it comes to weird competitions, Aussies become even
more determined to triumph. In concept, if not always execution. These 10
wacky events are worth journeying to in 2012. 1. Tunarama *Australia Day,
January 26, Port Lincoln, South Australia* Fisherman in Port Lincoln brag not
only about how big their fish are, but how far they can throw them. At
Tunarama, tunas weighing between eight and 10 kilograms are hurled in a
fashion after Olympic hammers. No wonder the current record of 37.23 meters
belongs to former Olympian Sean Carlin.read more

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