Stångstörtning

Stångstörtning is a Swedish sport originating from Gotland. It is similar to the Scottish caber toss, and involves tossing a log as far as possible. The log is 4.2–4.5 m long, weighs 26–27 kg, has a diameter of 13 cm at the thick end and 6–7 cm at the thin end, and is made of Norway spruce.^[1]

A 2006 stångstörtning competition

It is contested at the Stånga Games,^[2] and was an unofficial demonstration event at the 1912 Summer Olympics along with other Gotland sports.^[3]

The world record is 9.75 meters, set by Erik Larsson in 2015.^[4]

See also

• Caber toss