World Lumberjack Championships begin today
世界伐木錦標賽今日揭幕
更新於: 2026年7月15日 上午08:30
Today marks the exciting start of the 66th Lumberjack World Championships (LWC) in Hayward, Wisconsin.
今天標誌著第66屆伐木工世界錦標賽(LWC)在威斯康辛州海沃德市盛大開幕。
From July 16 to July 18, 2026, over 100 elite athletes from around the globe will converge at the historic Lumberjack Bowl to test their skills in 24 grueling disciplines.
從2026年7月16日至7月18日，來自全球各地的100多位頂尖運動員將齊聚在歷史悠久的伐木工碗(Lumberjack Bowl)，在24項艱鉅的競賽項目中一較高下。
Established in 1960 by Tony Wise, this premier event honors the rich heritage of traditional American logging while evolving into a modern, high-stakes sport.
該賽事由東尼·懷斯(Tony Wise)於1960年創立，旨在紀念傳統美國伐木業的豐富遺產，並已發展成為現代化且競爭激烈的高水準賽事。
Spectators can witness a variety of impressive feats, including the powerful 'Hot Saw' competition, high-speed climbing, and the iconic sport of log rolling, known as birling.
觀眾可以欣賞到多種令人讚嘆的壯舉，包括充滿爆發力的「熱鋸(Hot Saw)」比賽、高速攀爬，以及標誌性的滾木運動，即所謂的「伐木對抗(Birling)」。
A major highlight of the modern era is the commitment to gender parity, with a surge in female 'lumberjills' competing alongside men for prestigious titles.
現代賽事的一大亮點是致力於推動性別平等，越來越多女性「伐木女傑(lumberjills)」與男性同場競技，爭奪尊榮頭銜。
Beyond the intense athletic action, the championships offer a vibrant atmosphere with vendors and music, celebrating a unique blend of history and community spirit.
除了激烈的運動競技外，錦標賽還提供了充滿活力的氛圍，現場設有攤位與音樂，慶祝歷史與社群精神的獨特融合。
Whether you are watching a 90-foot climb or an axe-throwing masterclass, the resilience and strength displayed at the Lumberjack Bowl prove that the spirit of the lumberjack is stronger than ever.
無論是觀看90英尺的攀爬還是飛斧大師班，在伐木工碗展現出的韌性與力量，都證明了伐木工精神比以往任何時候都更加強大。
