Tetbury Woolsack Races

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tetbury-woolsack-races

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1. How heavy is Tetbury Woolsack Races?Standard woolsacks weigh approximately 35 pounds (16 kg)
2. What is the location?Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England, with the primary challenge occurring on Gumstool Hill
3. What is the revival year?The tradition was revived in 1973
4. Why do people push wool sacks up the hill?People push wool sacks because it used to be hard work for merchants to carry them. The race shows how strong they were and lets everyone have fun.
5. When did the races start again after being paused?The races were brought back in 1973 after a break. Since then they happen every year.

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