Swiss traditional wrestling - 'Lutte' or 'Schwingen'

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A Swiss traditional wrestler throws his opponent to the ground in a winning move. This is a traditional Swiss wrestling match called Lutte or Schwingen. 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: 5328px × 3543px
Location: Mont sur Rolle, Vaud, Switzerland
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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