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Have you come across any strange competitions in your travels?

I went to Finland and they have Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships!!!

They have been held annually since 2000 in Savonlinna, Finland.

Men's world record - 110.42 meters (362.3 feet)

Women's world record - 67.58 meters (221.7 feet)

What have you come across in your travels?

Mayhem
3 weeks ago
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telmel

I wonder if they have any restrictions on the age and size of the phone M ?

The earlier models are heavier and larger , so i imagine you could throw them further

Also i can't see anyone throwing a newer phone like an i phone 15 or 16 if still working , unless they use broken phones

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Mayhem

telmel Thanks T - yes they have rules. I found this on the internet, so it will be those old brick phomes mostly!!! : The sponsor provides the phones used in the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships. There are many different kinds of phones to choose from, weighing between 220g to 400g. Every competitor can choose between any of the phones that are provided. During the throw, the competitor must stay within the throwing area. If the thrower steps over the area, the throw will be disqualified. The phone must land within the marked throwing sector. The official jury of the competition will accept or disqualify the throw. Also, there is no drug testing but if the jury believes the competitor is not mentally or physically fit to throw, they will not be allowed to enter. The jury's decisions are final and cannot be protested.

Rules for Juniors: Traditional over-the-shoulder throw. Only for children 12 years and under (ID must be presented upon request). The one who can throw the phone farthest is the winner; there's one throw per competitor.

Rules for Freestyle: No age limits. Team and individual series teams can comprise from men or women, max. 3 people per team. In this category, throws will be judged by their style and aesthetics. Points are awarded on a scale from 1 to 6 and the competitor with the highest score wins. One throw per competitor.

Rules for Original: Traditional over-the-shoulder throw. Only the length of the throw counts, the one who can throw the mobile phone the furthest is the winner, one throw per competitor, separate series for men and women.

Rules for Team Original: Traditional over-the-shoulder throw. Max. 3 persons per team. Teams can either be men or women, team members' scores will be summed up and the highest score wins. One throw per competitor.

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telmel

Mayhem Thanks for that M, the weight limit scuppers this one then 😀

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janphoenix51

Sometime I feel like throwing my mobile phone, it winds me up when apps don't work properly..

I don't have an expensive mobile , it's £300 & I don't have loads of Apps either!

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Jerseydrew

Where's the cheese rolling competition in the uk? The fins are giving us bits a run for our money with that crazy competition.

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