Major Upset At 23rd Annual Wife-Carrying Championship

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SONKAJARVI, Finland (CBS) -- There was a major upset at the 23rd Annual World Wife-Carrying Championship in Finland.

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Thousands cheered as 53 men from 13 countries carried their wives or partners over their shoulders.

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It was an hour-long race, which included wading through a slippery pool and completing an obstacle course.

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A Lithuanian couple defeated a six-time world champion Finnish pair to take top honors.

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