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Karolina Urbanov from the Czech Republic set world records in two events. She earned first place in the Women's Underhand Chop, cutting through 11" (27.9 centimeters) of white pine in 21.28 seconds. She also came in first in the Women's Standing Chop, cutting through 9" (22.8 centimeters) of white pine in 19.38 seconds. Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set a world record in the Women's Boom Run, sprinting across the water and back over eight red cedar logs in 13.78 seconds.

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While women have been competing since the inaugural competition in 1960, the events they participate in have expanded significantly, organizers said. They started just competing in log-rolling, and now participate in more than 20 timber sports events.

"When I started chopping I was chopping with the men," said Nancy Zalewski, a competitor for 27 years who has trained others, including fellow participant Kate Witkowski.

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Immediate thoughts upon looking at the first photo?

#1 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-20 08:00 AM | Reply

Also, paging the usual sports transphobes. And the numerous genderqueer folks here at the Retort, those comfortable about it and otherwise.

#2 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-20 08:01 AM | Reply

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#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-20 08:16 AM | Reply

In the photo, I think the guy in the middle needs to be careful about his fingertip placement.

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-20 08:26 AM | Reply

"I'll take Foolish Mistakes with a Cross-Cut Saw for $50, Ken."

"This lumberjack referee suffered a Darwinian-level traumatic injury at the 2026 world championship in the Czech Republic."

"What is finger obtruncation?"

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-20 08:37 AM | Reply

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