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--- man_vs._horse [2021/02/03 04:37]
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 ====== Man Vs. Horse ======
-In 1979, when Welsh locals Gordon Green and Glyn Hones asked who would win a marathon - a horse or a man - this marathon started as a way to overcome a pub dispute. Since then, with both men and horses racing, an annual 22-mile (35.4 km) marathon has been held in Welsh Town, Wales. When a man wins, he is entitled to win a $40,000. [([[https://www.topendsports.com/sport/unusual/man-v-horse.htm|Topendsports]])]
+==== Pub dispute ====
+In 1979, Welsh locals Gordon Green and Glyn Hones asked who would win a marathon, a horse or a man. This marathon started as a way to overcome a pub dispute. [([[https://www.topendsports.com/sport/unusual/man-v-horse.htm|Topendsports]])]
+==== Annual 22-mile marathon ====
+An annual 22-mile (35.4 km) marathon has been held in Welsh Town, Wales since then, with both men and horses racing.
+[([[https://procaffenation.com/weird-and-unusual-sports-youve-never-probably-heard-of/|Procaffenation]])]
+==== Jackpot ====
+The escalating jackpot for a runner who beats the first horse and rider starts at £500 and increases by £500 each year until it is won. It stands at £3500 for 2022. [([[https://www.green-events.co.uk/?mvh_main|Green Events]])]
+==== Huw Lobb ====
+The first jackpot was won by Huw Lobb in 2004 when it had reached £25,000! [([[https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/jun/13/wales|The Guardian]])]
+{{tag>sport history culture}}

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