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7/20/2026

  • jesse4430
  • Jul 20
  • 1 min read

HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward. Karolina Urbanová from the Czech Republic set records in the Women's Underhand Chop and Women's Standing Chop. Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set a record in the Women's Boom Run, sprinting across the water and back over eight red cedar logs in 13.78 seconds. This year, 66 men and 40 women from 16 states and nine countries competed. The competition also features wood-carving, live music and axe-themed activities. 

 
 
 

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