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Richard Happer

Bizarre Competitions: 101 Ways to Become a World Champion

Bizarre Competitions: 101 Ways to Become a World Champion

Condition: Very Good

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Description

Bizarre Competitions: 101 Ways to Become a World Champion by Richard Happer is a funny and fascinating look at some of the strangest “world championship” events around the globe. From swamp snorkeling and extreme ironing to coal carrying, pantomime horse racing, outhouse racing, shovel racing, and buffalo chip tossing, this book celebrates the wonderfully odd side of human competition.

Happer explores the rules, locations, prizes, entry details, current champions, and techniques behind these eccentric contests, showing that becoming a world champion does not always require Olympic speed or strength—just courage, humour, passion, and maybe a little madness.

A great choice for trivia lovers, sports fans with a sense of humour, armchair adventurers, and anyone who enjoys unusual facts, quirky travel, and offbeat human stories, this book makes a fun and conversation-starting read.

Paperback, Very Good

Specifications

Author Richard Happer
Publisher Firefly Books
Publication Date October 04, 2016
Pages 256
Binding Paperback
Language EN
Dimensions 17.78cm × 1.75cm × 20.96cm
Condition Very Good
ISBN-13 9781770858626

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