Germany Sport

epa02168700 A couple participates in the 2nd German Wife carrying championships in Bramsche near Osnabrueck , Germany , 22 May 2010 . According to the rules , the woman does not need to be the carrier ' s wife but she has to weigh at least 49 kg . The couples have to overcome two dry obstaclesone water obstacle on a track of 253 . 5 metres length . The winning couple will travel to the World Championships in Sonkajarvi , Finland .  EPA/CARMEN JASPERSEN