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There is an annual 22 mile race held in Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales called Man vs Horse. I was surprised when I first heard about it that there was even any chance
by robinwarren 15y ago
There is an annual 22 mile race held in Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales called Man vs Horse. I was surprised when I first heard about it that there was even any chance a human could win but apparently they have 2 times in recent years. The horses I understand have a check up half way round (11 miles) to make sure they are still safe to race.
- drats 15y agoPresumably the horse has a human on its back which is a fairly significant encumbrance. "Man vs Horse+Man" might be a better name in that case.
- mahmud 15y agothat race would only be fair if it was a manned horse vs a man with a horse on his back.
- jeroen 15y agoVideo of one of those races here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_otWXz7vU8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_otWXz7vU8 Spoiler: the race is won by a relay team of 4 humans. The first solo runner doesn't beat the first horse.