What is the current world record for Welly wanging?

63.98 metres
The current world records are 63.98 metres (209.9 ft) for men, set by Teppo Luoma of Finland in 1996, and 40.87 metres (134.1 ft) for women set by Sari Tirkkon, also of Finland and also in 1996.

What do Welly wanging people do?

Wellie (or Welly) Wanging is a sport where contestants toss a Wellington boot as far as possible within the border from the starting line. This unusual sport became popular in Upperthong, Holmfirth in Britain as a form of distraction for villagers.

Is Welly wanging a sport?

Welly wanging is a sport open to all people irrespective of age, sex, race, creed, religion, nationality and colour. The standard welly shall be the Dunlop green, size 9, non steel toe-cap. Competitors shall select whether they use left or right welly.

How far can you throw a welly?

There are strict rules which competitors must follow, including good humour to be shown at all times, the run up to a throw can be no longer than 42 paces and the welly must be a size 9 Dunlop green boot. Anyone can compete regardless of race, age, or gender, even Lancastrians!

What is gumboot throwing?

It’s time settle the score, it is time to come out on top. You lift your size 43 boot off the ground, draw it behind you, and forcing your entire weight behind it, you hurl it down the field. The Gumboot Throw (also known as Wellington Throw in the UK) is a popular sport in many rural areas of the Commonwealth.

Is Boot Throwing a professional sport in Finland?

Rubber boot throwing While the UK and New Zealand have their own versions of the sport (Wellie Wanging and Gumboot Throwing), the first official boot throwing competition was held in Finland in 1992. The sport is nowadays more popular than ever, and there is even IBTA, International Boot Throwing Association!

How do you throw a welly boot?

The Welly boot should be in the hand furthest from the starting line (Left foot on the start line, Welly boot in your right hand). When you’re ready, quickly move your weight on to your back foot and throw the Welly boot as far as possible by extending your arm and moving your weight back onto your front foot.

Who is the best gumboot thrower in the world?

The newly crowned world champion gumboot thrower has revealed the secrets of a perfect gumboot toss. Dunedin’s Kieran Fowler was the overall winner at the annual World Gumboot Throwing Championships held in Taihape on Sunday. The former competitive decathlon thrower, clinched the title with a throw of 46.8 metres.

Is gumboot throwing a sport?

The Gumboot Throw (also known as Wellington Throw in the UK) is a popular sport in many rural areas of the Commonwealth. It is popular in England with many towns hosting local competitions, throughout New Zealand particularly in the town of Taihape, which is considered the world’s Gumboot throwing capital.

Why are boots called Wellingtons?

Where The Name Wellington Boots Come From? The name Wellington boot originated in 1917 after the Duke of Wellington popularised the boot. The name originally only referred to a waterproof boot made of rubber. Due to the Wellington boots waterproof properties, they are sometimes referred to as ‘Rain Boots’.

Who invented Welly boots?

Arthur Wellesley
When Was The Wellington Boot Invented? Originally worn by officers in the British Army, wellington boots have been around since the 1790s. However, it was Arthur Wellesley, more commonly known as the Duke of Wellington, who popularised the shoe in 1817.

What is the difference between galoshes and Wellington boots?

is that rainboot is a waterproof boot to protect the wearer from rain; a wellington boot while galosh is (british) a waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.

What are the rules of the welly wanging?

The rules of Welly Wanging as ratified by the World Welly Wanging Association are listed below. Welly wanging is a sport open to all people irrespective of age, sex, race, creed, religion, nationality and colour. And people from Lancashire.

Is the sport of welly wanging open to all?

Welly wanging is a sport open to all people irrespective of age, sex, race, creed, religion, nationality and colour. And people from Lancashire. The sport shall be a civilised affair. Fair play, good humour and good manners shall be exhibited at all times.

Where is the welly wanging in West Yorkshire?

The spiritual home of welly wanging is in Upperthong, near Holmfirth in West Yorkshire. Many years ago at the village pub, it is said that two farmers got into an argument after one of them accidently spilled his pint on the other’s leg.

Who is the winner of the welly wanging?

The custom of Welly wanging is a sport in which competitors have to throw a Wellington boot, or welly as far as they can. The person who can throw it the furthest is the winner.