Swiss wrestling

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This is a scene from a traditional Swiss wrestling match called Lutte (in the French-speaking part of Switzerland) or Schwingen (in the German-speaking part). Wrestlers wear hessian shorts and the object is to press the opponent's shoulders into the sawdust of the ring.

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Size: 5150px × 3427px
Location: Rolle, Canton Vaud, Switzerland
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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