We had the privilege of attending and photographing two of the wonderful events at this past week’s World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks. We were audience to two of the most amazing and painful events, which you have to see to believe.
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Two Foot High Kick and Ear Pull
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World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Back in Fairbanks
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If you don’t know anything about the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics; it’s time for you to find out what you’re missing. The competition takes place July 16-19 and features one-of-a-kind events such as the knuckle or seal hop, the four man carry, the ear pull, the kneel jump and the Eskimo or Indian stick pull. If any athletic event can be called “truly unique” this is the one…

