PLOVER, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The World Axe Throwing Championships are being held in Appleton this weekend. Many of the throwers gathered in Plover for final practice rounds.
“You’re going up against the best,” said Chris Adams, a championship contestant from Plover. “It’s really good to get that pressure feeling on now before we head over there.”
Central Wisconsin is going to be represented well. Three throwers from Plover are competing, and several others from Wausau.
Brad Cole first picked up knife and axe throwing just a little over two years ago. Now, he finds himself competing for a world championship. “I never thought I’d be at the point where I’m at. It’s just great to see,” said Cole, another thrower from Plover.
A total of 256 throwers will compete for a $50,000 in pool money from all over the world. Aaron Ropcean made his way all the way from New Zealand to compete, but the native Canadian has been playing this game for a while.
The tournament starts on Friday December 2nd at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton with a full slate of matches going throughout the weekend.
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