Sauna Championships

[GlesgaeHibby]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10904691

Finalist at the "World Sauna Championships" in Finland has died.

After reading the article I can't believe how crazy this is. Contestants have to withstand 110C for as long as they can. Apparently this 'sport' also has spectators.

As tragic as the loss is, how stupid can some people be? Who would enter this sort of competition, where taking part is always likely to pose a serious risk to your life?

I know myself that I can't take much more than 5 minutes in a Sauna at 80C, so how these guys can challenge in the extra heat is beyond me.

Seems like a school boy challenge of "I bet I can last longer than you" has grown into a full blown event in this case.

[Hibs Class]

Some folk are just daft. Put me in mind of this

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2657469.stm

[500miles]

Last year's champion, G. Breadman, can't hide his sadness at the news...

http://images.moneysavingexpert.com/images/gingerman.jpg

"This is tragic news, but deaths occur in many physical sports, and I urge the organisers to continue" He said, adding "Over the last few years, I must admit that the intense training and competition have taken thier physical toll on myself too, and I maintain my decision to retire as champion was the correct one. I wouldn't have liked to continue past my sell by date, and risk going stale."

Breadman as a promising youngster......

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/15259/45_2007/pdoughboy.jpg

[heretoday]

I thought it was hilarious.

Bet the Japanese have a strong team!

[Bookkeeper]

Scary people the Finns :agree:

[Dashing Bob S]

Perhaps they could have a local version here in Edinburgh.

Categories might include 'best ride' 'cheapest ride' etc (don't want to go on as this a family board.)