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Unicyclists Show off their Skills at World Championships in Montreal

The Canadian Press , 09 Aug, 2014 01:17 PM
    MONTREAL - Some of the world's most skilled athletes on one wheel are finishing up more than a week of showing off their moves in Montreal.
     
    The Unicycling World Championships feature a wide range competitions — from long-distance races and synchronized group performances to team sports like hockey and basketball.
     
    The gathering, known as Unicon, is held every two years in a different city.
     
    Organizers say nearly 2,000 unicyclists and their families from more than a dozen countries are taking part this year.
     
    Unicon 17 started July 30th and wraps up on Sunday.

     

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