TURKEY, EDIRNE: Historical "Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling" is the world's oldest sporting event after the Olympics, which has been continuing since the firs

TURKEY, EDIRNE: Historical "Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling" is the world's oldest sporting event after the Olympics, which has been continuing since the firs Stock Photo
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4256 x 2832 px | 36 x 24 cm | 14.2 x 9.4 inches | 300dpi

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8 July 2012

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Kirkpinar, Edirne

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TURKEY, EDIRNE: Historical "Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling" is the world's oldest sporting event after the Olympics, which has been continuing since the first contests in 1357 in Rumelia. Dozens of men rub themselves with olive oil and fight over a period of three days till one big winner is established.