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Women Set Dual World Records at Hayward Lumberjack Championships

7/20/2026

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Karolina Urbanová of Czech Republic and Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set new women’s world records in chopping and boom-run at the Hayward Lumberjack World Championships.
Athletes used custom chainsaws and axes that can cost over $400 to sharpen while the event featured 66 men, 40 women, and over 20 timber-sport contests.
Spectators enjoyed wood-carving demos, live music, food trucks and axe-themed activities as children in lumberjack attire explored the festival.

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Story summary

Karolina Urbanová of Czech Republic and Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set new women’s world records in chopping and boom-run at the Hayward Lumberjack World Championships.
Athletes used custom chainsaws and axes that can cost over $400 to sharpen while the event featured 66 men, 40 women, and over 20 timber-sport contests.
Spectators enjoyed wood-carving demos, live music, food trucks and axe-themed activities as children in lumberjack attire explored the festival.