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Flying axes and rolling logs at the Lumberjack World Championships, in photos

Hayward (Geopolitical Entity) Wisconsin

Flying axes and rolling logs at the Lumberjack World Championships, in photos - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Competitors from nine countries tested their skills in sawing, chopping and log-rolling at the three-day Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. The annual event also featured wood carving, live music and axe-themed activities.

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