Finnish duo win wacky wife-carrying race

A pair from Finland has won one of the country's most unusual contests.

Dozens of people braved murky weather to take part in the UK Wife Carrying Race, now in its 17th year.

The race - originating in the Nordic region - requires contestants to carry their wives, husbands, partners, friends or family members up and down a hill in Dorking, Surrey.

Finns Teemu and Jatta were crowned the 2026 champions on Sunday, winning a barrel of local ale.