A contestant carrying a metal ball competes during the 2006 World Top Hercules Championships in Sanya, in the southern coastal province of Hainan, September 14, 2006. A total of 27 competitors from 15 countries fought for the title of the 30-year-old event and a prize of US$40,000, in such events as speedwalking. The youngest participant is a 21-year-old Norwegian. Three-time consecutive champion Dymek will also compete. The championship will conclude on September 23.[Newsphoto]

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