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-Welcome to Woodfest Wales in -Caerwys near the A55 in Flintshire. | 0:00:26 | 0:00:30 | |
-The festival's in its 15th year, -attracting 20,000 visitors annually. | 0:00:31 | 0:00:37 | |
-It's a celebration of woodcutting... | 0:00:37 | 0:00:40 | |
-..but that's not -the only reason we're here. | 0:00:40 | 0:00:42 | |
-Ifan Jones Evans, over to you. | 0:00:43 | 0:00:45 | |
-Ifan Jones Evans, over to you. - -Thank you, Sarra. | 0:00:45 | 0:00:47 | |
-15 of the world's best axemen -will compete in five disciplines... | 0:00:47 | 0:00:52 | |
-..to win the prestigious title -of all-round lumberjack. | 0:00:52 | 0:00:56 | |
-Looking forward to the contest -is our most famous lumberjack... | 0:00:57 | 0:01:01 | |
-..Dafydd Cadwaladr. | 0:01:01 | 0:01:03 | |
-..Dafydd Cadwaladr. - -I'm looking forward to this. | 0:01:03 | 0:01:05 | |
-It'll be -a mighty challenge for these men... | 0:01:05 | 0:01:08 | |
-..and a test of tenacity, -strength and perseverance. | 0:01:08 | 0:01:12 | |
-I can't wait. | 0:01:12 | 0:01:13 | |
-I can't wait. - -But the big question this year is... | 0:01:13 | 0:01:16 | |
-..can any of the local men... | 0:01:16 | 0:01:19 | |
-..retain the -Championship 5 trophy in Wales? | 0:01:19 | 0:01:23 | |
-I won the contest last year, so lots -of people want to beat me this year. | 0:01:23 | 0:01:28 | |
-I'll keep my head down -and see how it goes. | 0:01:28 | 0:01:30 | |
-Some of the world's best axemen -and lumberjacks have come here... | 0:01:34 | 0:01:39 | |
-..to compete -and take a fresh look... | 0:01:40 | 0:01:42 | |
-..at one of mankind's -most ancient crafts. | 0:01:42 | 0:01:45 | |
-The Championship 5 event -is the one they all want to win. | 0:01:45 | 0:01:49 | |
-I'm sure you want to know more. | 0:01:49 | 0:01:51 | |
-I'm sure you want to know more. - -It's an almighty challenge, Sarra. | 0:01:51 | 0:01:53 | |
-Five disciplines -requiring a variety of skills. | 0:01:54 | 0:01:57 | |
-The first event, the tree climb, -separates the men from the boys. | 0:01:57 | 0:02:01 | |
-It requires much more -than brute force. | 0:02:01 | 0:02:04 | |
-What I'll be looking out for... | 0:02:04 | 0:02:07 | |
-..is those who can cut a groove -in four to six strikes... | 0:02:07 | 0:02:11 | |
-..ensuring the plank doesn't slip -because they'll lose their power. | 0:02:12 | 0:02:16 | |
-First up is Terry Hough, -the old hand from Nefyn... | 0:02:19 | 0:02:22 | |
-..against the Belgian giant, -David Bergen. | 0:02:23 | 0:02:26 | |
-This is interesting because -they both have different techniques. | 0:02:29 | 0:02:34 | |
-David Bergen will be very strong -once he reaches the top. | 0:02:34 | 0:02:37 | |
-Terry will have to ensure -he reaches the top first. | 0:02:38 | 0:02:41 | |
-If he does, he has a good chance. | 0:02:41 | 0:02:43 | |
-They're both on the second plank. | 0:02:44 | 0:02:46 | |
-This is exciting. | 0:02:46 | 0:02:48 | |
-He has a good chance. | 0:02:49 | 0:02:51 | |
-If he can secure it in place... | 0:02:52 | 0:02:54 | |
-If he can secure it in place... - -He's in the lead. | 0:02:54 | 0:02:56 | |
-Come on, Terry, up you go! | 0:02:56 | 0:02:58 | |
-He's starting to make headway... | 0:02:59 | 0:03:01 | |
-..but that groove has to be perfect. | 0:03:01 | 0:03:04 | |
-Terry's experienced enough -to know that something isn't right. | 0:03:04 | 0:03:10 | |
-The plank would've slipped if he'd -carried on, so he repositions it. | 0:03:10 | 0:03:14 | |
-He's lost his chance now. | 0:03:15 | 0:03:17 | |
-What a pity! | 0:03:17 | 0:03:19 | |
-And Bergen goes for it, -finishing in 1.47 minutes. | 0:03:19 | 0:03:23 | |
-At six foot six inches, David's -like a squirrel up that tree. | 0:03:26 | 0:03:29 | |
-Andrew Evans, Bethesda, -is a stone and a half heavier. | 0:03:29 | 0:03:33 | |
-A full minute slower. | 0:03:33 | 0:03:35 | |
-And the giant -from Bala Rugby Club, Dewi Pugh... | 0:03:36 | 0:03:39 | |
-..proves that strength -isn't everything... | 0:03:39 | 0:03:42 | |
-..finishing four and a half minutes -after everyone else. | 0:03:42 | 0:03:47 | |
-Are you too heavy to be doing this? | 0:03:47 | 0:03:48 | |
-Are you too heavy to be doing this? - -Yes, I am. | 0:03:48 | 0:03:50 | |
-I'm way over 18 stone, I'm afraid. | 0:03:50 | 0:03:53 | |
-I should've taken more time to widen -the groove, knowing I'm so heavy. | 0:03:53 | 0:03:58 | |
-One of the referees -told me to do it properly. | 0:03:58 | 0:04:03 | |
-Dewi's an engineer, but there was -no vorsprung durch technik today. | 0:04:03 | 0:04:08 | |
-It's a different story -for his brother. | 0:04:08 | 0:04:10 | |
-As last year's winner, -are you under pressure, Elgan? | 0:04:11 | 0:04:14 | |
-Yes, I'd say so, -but I'll try my best. | 0:04:14 | 0:04:17 | |
-Confident? | 0:04:17 | 0:04:18 | |
-Confident? - -I hope so. | 0:04:18 | 0:04:19 | |
-The top's come off. -I think he wants a suntan! | 0:04:20 | 0:04:23 | |
-His opponent, -Brian Palsgaard from Denmark... | 0:04:25 | 0:04:28 | |
-..is a professional lumberjack. | 0:04:28 | 0:04:31 | |
-This is another great contest -between the world's elite. | 0:04:31 | 0:04:35 | |
-Brian Palsgaard is the Danish -champion, this is his best event. | 0:04:36 | 0:04:40 | |
-Elgan is one of the best axemen -to come out of Wales. | 0:04:40 | 0:04:44 | |
-Elgan's plank isn't as good as we'd -expect since these two are the best. | 0:04:44 | 0:04:48 | |
-They should cut the groove -in six strikes. | 0:04:49 | 0:04:51 | |
-The second plank is so important. | 0:04:52 | 0:04:54 | |
-The second plank is so important. - -This is a good one. Correct angle. | 0:04:54 | 0:04:56 | |
-He can exert all his strength. -He's ahead of Brian. | 0:04:57 | 0:05:00 | |
-Come on, Elgan, go for it! | 0:05:00 | 0:05:03 | |
-Elgan's turned. | 0:05:04 | 0:05:05 | |
-He's now in the lead. -I'm sure he won't lose from here. | 0:05:06 | 0:05:10 | |
-Well done, Elgan. Great work! | 0:05:12 | 0:05:14 | |
-Great victory. Well done, Elgan. | 0:05:15 | 0:05:17 | |
-A 12-second advantage... | 0:05:19 | 0:05:23 | |
-..means the Great Dane -isn't so great. | 0:05:23 | 0:05:26 | |
-They said you were quick, Elgan, -and they were right. | 0:05:26 | 0:05:30 | |
-Could you hear -your brother shouting at you? | 0:05:30 | 0:05:33 | |
-When you're up there, -you hear everything. | 0:05:33 | 0:05:36 | |
-He was shouting at you -to stop looking at Brian. | 0:05:36 | 0:05:39 | |
-Is it difficult -not to watch your opponent? | 0:05:39 | 0:05:42 | |
-No. You can hear them and -see them in the corner of your eye. | 0:05:42 | 0:05:46 | |
-You're in the lead so far. | 0:05:46 | 0:05:47 | |
-You're in the lead so far. - -There's a long way to go. | 0:05:47 | 0:05:49 | |
-Yes, another four events. | 0:05:49 | 0:05:52 | |
-Elgan is in the lead -after the first event. | 0:05:52 | 0:05:55 | |
-His big brother, Dewi, is last. | 0:05:55 | 0:05:57 | |
-But this is a marathon. | 0:05:59 | 0:06:01 | |
-The area's most famous axeman -and the brains behind this event... | 0:06:03 | 0:06:07 | |
-..is Simon Bellfield, who's also a -frontrunner in Clwyd Axemen's club. | 0:06:08 | 0:06:12 | |
-Believe you me, -these boys are dangerous. | 0:06:13 | 0:06:16 | |
-I'm chairman of Clwyd Axemen, -a club formed seven years ago. | 0:06:18 | 0:06:22 | |
-This is -where we usually meet to practise. | 0:06:23 | 0:06:26 | |
-We're an industrious club, turning -hundreds of trees as training. | 0:06:29 | 0:06:33 | |
-The club -is designed to create interest... | 0:06:34 | 0:06:37 | |
-..for new and young members. | 0:06:37 | 0:06:39 | |
-We give up our time -to train the youngsters. | 0:06:39 | 0:06:42 | |
-I've always been interested -in trees. | 0:06:43 | 0:06:46 | |
-As a child, I remember -chopping trees for firewood... | 0:06:46 | 0:06:50 | |
-..as well as chopping down trees - -it suits me down to the ground. | 0:06:50 | 0:06:55 | |
-It keeps you fit. You get together -with the lads and have fun. | 0:06:56 | 0:07:01 | |
-It's like a society. | 0:07:01 | 0:07:03 | |
-It's like a society. - -If I hadn't met the lads... | 0:07:03 | 0:07:05 | |
-..I'd have missed out on so many -chances that I've been given. | 0:07:05 | 0:07:09 | |
-It's different, it's interesting -and it's a lot of fun. | 0:07:11 | 0:07:15 | |
-We take the competing seriously... | 0:07:16 | 0:07:19 | |
-..but once it's over, -everyone has a lot of fun. | 0:07:19 | 0:07:23 | |
-Next is the crosscut sawing - -the 400mm sawboard event. | 0:07:26 | 0:07:30 | |
-It requires very different skills. | 0:07:31 | 0:07:34 | |
-Yes, individuals -sawing with a two-man saw... | 0:07:34 | 0:07:38 | |
-..which is -incredibly difficult to master. | 0:07:38 | 0:07:41 | |
-This is the iron man -of all the lumberjack events. | 0:07:41 | 0:07:44 | |
-In the first contest, -a battle between the master... | 0:07:48 | 0:07:52 | |
-..and his pupil. | 0:07:52 | 0:07:54 | |
-Andrew, -I don't want to make you feel old... | 0:07:54 | 0:07:57 | |
-..but are you the old stager here... | 0:07:57 | 0:08:01 | |
-..and Simon's the up-and-coming? | 0:08:01 | 0:08:04 | |
-That's true enough. -I've taught him everything he knows. | 0:08:04 | 0:08:08 | |
-You're the teacher, he's the pupil. | 0:08:08 | 0:08:10 | |
-I used to hold -the British record in 2014... | 0:08:11 | 0:08:13 | |
-..and he held it before me. | 0:08:14 | 0:08:15 | |
-You'll be shooting each other evils. | 0:08:16 | 0:08:18 | |
-You'll be shooting each other evils. - -It's not too bad, we're mates. | 0:08:18 | 0:08:20 | |
-Are you confident? | 0:08:20 | 0:08:21 | |
-Are you confident? - -I have to be, don't I? | 0:08:21 | 0:08:24 | |
-I didn't come here to lose, -so I'll give it everything I've got. | 0:08:24 | 0:08:28 | |
-Simon Bond is the new kid -on the block then, Dafydd. | 0:08:29 | 0:08:33 | |
-Yes, to some extent. He's -been doing it for a year or two. | 0:08:33 | 0:08:37 | |
-Simon's just returned -from New Zealand... | 0:08:38 | 0:08:41 | |
-..where -he's been honing his skills. | 0:08:41 | 0:08:44 | |
-I can't see anyone beating him. | 0:08:44 | 0:08:46 | |
-I can't see anyone beating him. - -He's first to finish. | 0:08:46 | 0:08:48 | |
-16.8 seconds. Incredible! | 0:08:48 | 0:08:51 | |
-Experience comes with age but the -youngster reigned supreme this time. | 0:08:54 | 0:08:58 | |
-Palsgaard finished -with a time of 19.57 seconds... | 0:09:01 | 0:09:05 | |
-..34 seconds ahead of -Terpstra from the Netherlands... | 0:09:05 | 0:09:08 | |
-..who took -twice as long as Simon Bond. | 0:09:08 | 0:09:11 | |
-Next, the great hope... | 0:09:11 | 0:09:14 | |
-..against Belgium's blue-eyed boy. | 0:09:14 | 0:09:17 | |
-This was my favourite event and -I always like to see how they fare. | 0:09:19 | 0:09:23 | |
-This event suits tall men, Dafydd. | 0:09:24 | 0:09:27 | |
-Bergen should finish first here. | 0:09:27 | 0:09:30 | |
-Perhaps, but the way -Elgan's using the saw... | 0:09:30 | 0:09:33 | |
-..is very effective. | 0:09:34 | 0:09:36 | |
-He won that, fair play. | 0:09:36 | 0:09:38 | |
-Excellent! 18.18 seconds. | 0:09:38 | 0:09:41 | |
-Belgium 0, Wales 1. | 0:09:43 | 0:09:45 | |
-However, -Elgan wasn't quite as slick as Bond. | 0:09:45 | 0:09:49 | |
-What a contest. | 0:09:49 | 0:09:51 | |
-It was very competitive. | 0:09:51 | 0:09:52 | |
-It was very competitive. - -Yes, it was a close contest. | 0:09:52 | 0:09:55 | |
-Just half a second in it, -we're told. | 0:09:55 | 0:09:59 | |
-You had to go easy on him because -you're staying with him tonight! | 0:09:59 | 0:10:03 | |
-That's the reason I hold in -at the end a little bit. | 0:10:03 | 0:10:07 | |
-I listen, OK, I'm done! | 0:10:08 | 0:10:10 | |
-They might be competitive -but they're the best of friends. | 0:10:11 | 0:10:15 | |
-There's very little separating them. -Bergen moves up one place. | 0:10:15 | 0:10:19 | |
-Simon Bond wins the event -and rises to fifth position... | 0:10:19 | 0:10:23 | |
-..just two points -behind his master, Andrew Evans. | 0:10:23 | 0:10:26 | |
-Almost halfway -through the competition... | 0:10:27 | 0:10:30 | |
-..and last year's champion, -Elgan Pugh, is in the lead. | 0:10:31 | 0:10:34 | |
-There's a long way to go, -so join us after the break... | 0:10:34 | 0:10:38 | |
-..for the remaining events. | 0:10:38 | 0:10:40 | |
-All I need now is an axe -and I'll chop this down in a flash! | 0:10:40 | 0:10:43 | |
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-Welcome back to Woodfest Wales -and the Championship 5 event. | 0:10:55 | 0:10:59 | |
-Some of the world's best axemen -and lumberjacks are competing. | 0:10:59 | 0:11:03 | |
-A man from Nefyn is proving that -it's not only a young man's sport. | 0:11:03 | 0:11:07 | |
-Let me introduce you to the Hough. | 0:11:08 | 0:11:10 | |
-Oh, no, not David, but Terry. | 0:11:10 | 0:11:13 | |
-I try to come here twice a week. | 0:11:16 | 0:11:19 | |
-It's a forest that was once felled -but has since regrown. | 0:11:20 | 0:11:24 | |
-As you can see, I can make -as much noise and mess as I like... | 0:11:25 | 0:11:28 | |
-..without bothering anyone. | 0:11:29 | 0:11:31 | |
-My neighbour'd complain -if I did it in my own backyard. | 0:11:31 | 0:11:34 | |
-I practise on Corsican pine. | 0:11:38 | 0:11:41 | |
-It's harder than poplar, -the timber we compete with. | 0:11:41 | 0:11:45 | |
-When it comes to the shows -and competitions... | 0:11:45 | 0:11:48 | |
-..you notice the difference -with poplar. | 0:11:49 | 0:11:51 | |
-I'm relatively fit. I feel better -than I've done in years. | 0:11:56 | 0:12:00 | |
-I was worried -about approaching 50 this year... | 0:12:01 | 0:12:03 | |
-..but the secret is not to sit down -and watch too much television. | 0:12:04 | 0:12:08 | |
-The third discipline -is the underhand chop. | 0:12:13 | 0:12:16 | |
-Is experience an advantage? | 0:12:17 | 0:12:18 | |
-Is experience an advantage? - -Yes, indeed. | 0:12:18 | 0:12:20 | |
-Terry is former Welsh champion -in this event. | 0:12:20 | 0:12:23 | |
-But it'll be difficult -challenging the others' strength... | 0:12:23 | 0:12:27 | |
-..especially with -this softer timber. | 0:12:27 | 0:12:30 | |
-Terry Blin (Angry Terry) -is Hough's nickname. | 0:12:33 | 0:12:35 | |
-He won't be happy with a score -of one minute eight seconds. | 0:12:36 | 0:12:39 | |
-From Nefyn to Belgium - -Bergen and Palsgaard from Denmark. | 0:12:40 | 0:12:44 | |
-This looks like a scary event -because the axe is so sharp... | 0:12:48 | 0:12:52 | |
-..and it comes -within inches of their feet. | 0:12:53 | 0:12:56 | |
-They're very experienced axemen. | 0:12:56 | 0:12:58 | |
-They're very experienced axemen. - -Are there feet protectors available? | 0:12:58 | 0:13:02 | |
-They're wearing chain mail socks -inside their shoes. | 0:13:02 | 0:13:06 | |
-Bergen finishes... | 0:13:06 | 0:13:08 | |
-..in 28.5 seconds. | 0:13:09 | 0:13:11 | |
-Bergen's slicing bacon... | 0:13:13 | 0:13:15 | |
-..while Palsgaard's -more like Danish pastry. | 0:13:15 | 0:13:18 | |
-Does your height and long arms -help in that discipline? | 0:13:18 | 0:13:22 | |
-I think so. I can accelerate -with the axe and it is fast. | 0:13:22 | 0:13:26 | |
-Andrew Evans of Bethesda has muscly -arms though they're much shorter. | 0:13:26 | 0:13:32 | |
-He was in fourth place. -He won't be much longer! | 0:13:32 | 0:13:35 | |
-55.3 seconds. | 0:13:35 | 0:13:38 | |
-The power of the Big Pugh - Elgan's -brother Dewi does it in 35 seconds. | 0:13:38 | 0:13:43 | |
-Well done! | 0:13:44 | 0:13:46 | |
-It was a relatively favourable log. | 0:13:46 | 0:13:48 | |
-How can you tell? | 0:13:48 | 0:13:50 | |
-I could tell -there was water within the timber. | 0:13:50 | 0:13:54 | |
-It looked as if it was going -to slice, and it did. I was lucky. | 0:13:54 | 0:13:58 | |
-Next is Bond, Simon Bond... | 0:13:58 | 0:14:02 | |
-..and Little Pugh, Elgan, -a battle for first place. | 0:14:03 | 0:14:06 | |
-These two -are the best in the country. | 0:14:09 | 0:14:13 | |
-There's no love lost -within this competitive arena. | 0:14:13 | 0:14:16 | |
-They both want to win. -There's no holding back. | 0:14:17 | 0:14:20 | |
-Simon's strong, he's turned -before Elgan. He's going to win. | 0:14:21 | 0:14:24 | |
-Simon's giving the timber -a good strike. | 0:14:26 | 0:14:29 | |
-Elgan's hit a knot -which stops the timber splitting. | 0:14:30 | 0:14:33 | |
-Great win for Simon. | 0:14:34 | 0:14:35 | |
-Bond. The man with the golden gun. | 0:14:39 | 0:14:41 | |
-It's been a good day. You've won -two out of the three events. | 0:14:41 | 0:14:45 | |
-And you beat Elgan, the favourite. | 0:14:46 | 0:14:48 | |
-And you beat Elgan, the favourite. - -It's always a good thing to do that. | 0:14:48 | 0:14:50 | |
-You weren't happy -with the wood, Elgan. | 0:14:50 | 0:14:54 | |
-Sometimes you get good timber... | 0:14:54 | 0:14:57 | |
-..other times the wood can be -knotty, which makes it harder. | 0:14:57 | 0:15:01 | |
-I think I still came third, -so I can't complain too much. | 0:15:01 | 0:15:06 | |
-Yes, he came third. | 0:15:06 | 0:15:08 | |
-Elgan, the 2015 champion, -retains the top spot... | 0:15:08 | 0:15:12 | |
-..though he's now -only three points clear. | 0:15:12 | 0:15:15 | |
-After winning another event, -Simon Bond rises two places. | 0:15:16 | 0:15:19 | |
-There are only two disciplines left -and things are hotting up. | 0:15:20 | 0:15:23 | |
-If their nerves are jangling -at the top of the table... | 0:15:25 | 0:15:29 | |
-..I wouldn't like to guess -how they feel at the top of a pole. | 0:15:29 | 0:15:32 | |
-Mind you, it's a good opportunity -for a selfie! | 0:15:37 | 0:15:40 | |
-Wales haven't beaten New Zealand -at rugby since 1953... | 0:15:48 | 0:15:51 | |
-..despite every effort. | 0:15:52 | 0:15:53 | |
-Remember Grannygate? | 0:15:54 | 0:15:55 | |
-Graham Henry persuading Kiwis -to don the red jersey? | 0:15:56 | 0:15:59 | |
-Gwynedd Axemen have done that too, -but their Maori speaks Welsh. | 0:15:59 | 0:16:03 | |
-I'm Bill Huaki -and I cut trees with Gwynedd Axemen. | 0:16:06 | 0:16:10 | |
-I'm not tall, I'm not heavy... | 0:16:12 | 0:16:14 | |
-..I'm just a short old man! | 0:16:14 | 0:16:16 | |
-Clwyd Axemen needn't worry at all. | 0:16:17 | 0:16:19 | |
-While I was playing rugby league -in Australia... | 0:16:25 | 0:16:28 | |
-..I bumped into Andrew Evans -from Bethesda. | 0:16:28 | 0:16:31 | |
-He came to play for my team -and we became friends. | 0:16:31 | 0:16:35 | |
-After that -I went to play rugby in London. | 0:16:36 | 0:16:41 | |
-Andrew phoned me up and said, -"Come to South Wales... | 0:16:41 | 0:16:46 | |
-"..and play rugby for us" - -it was a slippery slope after that! | 0:16:46 | 0:16:50 | |
-The camaraderie's really good. | 0:16:50 | 0:16:53 | |
-You compete alone, -though teamwork is required... | 0:16:53 | 0:16:57 | |
-..and then you have a few beers -after the comp. | 0:16:58 | 0:17:01 | |
-The skills required are -eye-hand co-ordination and stamina. | 0:17:02 | 0:17:07 | |
-You really have to concentrate... | 0:17:07 | 0:17:10 | |
-..because the axe -is sharper than rugby boots! | 0:17:10 | 0:17:13 | |
-True enough, but the fourth -discipline, the stock saw... | 0:17:16 | 0:17:20 | |
-..is extremely dangerous, Dafydd. | 0:17:20 | 0:17:23 | |
-Yes, but it's safer -than using the saw in the forest. | 0:17:24 | 0:17:27 | |
-This is only time competitors can -use the chainsaw without gloves... | 0:17:27 | 0:17:32 | |
-..in a competitive arena. | 0:17:32 | 0:17:34 | |
-The Kiwi Huaki -against the Dutchman Terpstra... | 0:17:37 | 0:17:41 | |
-..otherwise known as Bill and Ben. | 0:17:41 | 0:17:43 | |
-Notice there's a black outline -on the block. | 0:17:44 | 0:17:49 | |
-Competitors must saw two complete -circles out of the timber... | 0:17:49 | 0:17:53 | |
-..within that black line. | 0:17:53 | 0:17:56 | |
-Terpstra's in the lead. | 0:17:56 | 0:17:58 | |
-Bill's usually better, though he's -still good, but Ben's overtaken him. | 0:17:59 | 0:18:04 | |
-Yes, 18.28 seconds. | 0:18:04 | 0:18:06 | |
-He who would be a leader, -let him be a bridge! | 0:18:08 | 0:18:11 | |
-In other words, Ben trounces Bill. | 0:18:11 | 0:18:13 | |
-Bill's old sidekick, Andrew, -falls back even further. | 0:18:15 | 0:18:19 | |
-21.35 seconds. | 0:18:19 | 0:18:21 | |
-Every point and every second counts. | 0:18:21 | 0:18:24 | |
-Simon Bond -is the slowest with 21.7 seconds. | 0:18:24 | 0:18:27 | |
-Bergen from Belgium is no better. | 0:18:28 | 0:18:30 | |
-The pair will be disappointed. | 0:18:31 | 0:18:33 | |
-The pair will be disappointed. - -How was that for you, David? | 0:18:33 | 0:18:34 | |
-It was exciting -because it's a machine I never use. | 0:18:35 | 0:18:39 | |
-A new machine -is always a little bit... | 0:18:39 | 0:18:42 | |
-The last competitors -are Brian Palsgaard of Denmark... | 0:18:42 | 0:18:46 | |
-..against Elgan Pugh, -and a chance for the Welshman... | 0:18:46 | 0:18:51 | |
-..to retain the title. | 0:18:51 | 0:18:53 | |
-This is a great race -between two of the best in Europe. | 0:18:55 | 0:18:58 | |
-They're very technical, -and it's imperative for Elgan... | 0:18:58 | 0:19:03 | |
-..to have a good restart. | 0:19:03 | 0:19:05 | |
-And he has. -The restart was very slick. | 0:19:05 | 0:19:09 | |
-That was so smooth. If he wins this, -then it'll all be down to that. | 0:19:09 | 0:19:14 | |
-And he's done it. -19.68 seconds. Superb! | 0:19:14 | 0:19:18 | |
-It's those precious seconds -that count in the end. | 0:19:20 | 0:19:24 | |
-It was vital you did well -to retain the lead. | 0:19:26 | 0:19:29 | |
-I'm relatively happy but it all -depends on the others' times. | 0:19:29 | 0:19:35 | |
-Only four seconds separating -Terpstra and the last competitor. | 0:19:35 | 0:19:40 | |
-Elgan was fifth, but he did so much -better than 10th-place Bergen... | 0:19:40 | 0:19:44 | |
-..and 13th-place Bond. | 0:19:44 | 0:19:46 | |
-He extends his lead by eight points -going into the final event. | 0:19:46 | 0:19:51 | |
-This is the final event, Alun. -Take us through it. | 0:19:59 | 0:20:04 | |
-This emulates the way a tree falls. | 0:20:04 | 0:20:06 | |
-Elgan is quite a whiz at this. | 0:20:06 | 0:20:10 | |
-So you're crossing your fingers -for a Welsh win? | 0:20:10 | 0:20:13 | |
-Yes. It won't be me, -I'm too far down the line... | 0:20:14 | 0:20:17 | |
-..but I'll still try my best. | 0:20:17 | 0:20:20 | |
-Good luck. | 0:20:20 | 0:20:22 | |
-The final event is the standing -block chop. What's the secret here? | 0:20:25 | 0:20:29 | |
-I'd look for -the correct style and technique. | 0:20:29 | 0:20:32 | |
-They'll hope that there are no -knots in the timber to hinder them. | 0:20:33 | 0:20:38 | |
-For a 58-year-old man, Alun finished -with a respectable 1.05 minutes. | 0:20:41 | 0:20:46 | |
-The Hough, eight years his junior, -finishes nine seconds faster. | 0:20:46 | 0:20:51 | |
-I'm sure a puffing Dewi Pugh -was pleased to make it to the bar. | 0:20:52 | 0:20:55 | |
-Bill the Kiwi finished in 48.13. | 0:20:56 | 0:21:00 | |
-David the Belgian -kept up the pressure on Elgan. | 0:21:01 | 0:21:04 | |
-As did Simon Bond, -who was back to form. | 0:21:05 | 0:21:08 | |
-39.42 seconds. | 0:21:09 | 0:21:10 | |
-It's not been too bad -winning two events. | 0:21:11 | 0:21:13 | |
-Hopefully it's put pressure on -the top boys to pick their game up. | 0:21:14 | 0:21:18 | |
-Time for the axemen's final battle. | 0:21:19 | 0:21:23 | |
-Can Elgan retain his advantage? | 0:21:23 | 0:21:26 | |
-I'm fairly confident -but lots of things can go wrong. | 0:21:27 | 0:21:30 | |
-Like what? | 0:21:30 | 0:21:32 | |
-Like what? - -There might be a big knot within. | 0:21:32 | 0:21:35 | |
-That's the biggest danger. | 0:21:35 | 0:21:38 | |
-But if I chop -quite steadily and neatly... | 0:21:38 | 0:21:42 | |
-..I should be alright. | 0:21:42 | 0:21:44 | |
-Good luck. | 0:21:44 | 0:21:45 | |
-Good luck. - -Thank you. | 0:21:45 | 0:21:47 | |
-You're always going to need luck. | 0:21:47 | 0:21:50 | |
-The most important thing here -is that Elgan keeps his head. | 0:21:50 | 0:21:54 | |
-I'm sure he will. It's been -a long day of competitions. | 0:21:54 | 0:21:58 | |
-He's close to victory -but he has to keep his head. | 0:21:58 | 0:22:02 | |
-He's being challenged -by the Danish champion. | 0:22:02 | 0:22:05 | |
-He has to persevere. | 0:22:06 | 0:22:08 | |
-Both have turned together. | 0:22:08 | 0:22:11 | |
-It's blow versus blow, -but who'll cut it off? | 0:22:11 | 0:22:14 | |
-Elgan's done it. | 0:22:14 | 0:22:15 | |
-Elgan's done it. - -That was remarkable. | 0:22:15 | 0:22:17 | |
-He's retained that high standard -for five events. Well done. | 0:22:18 | 0:22:22 | |
-Elgan is champion once again. | 0:22:24 | 0:22:27 | |
-And here's the confirmation. | 0:22:28 | 0:22:30 | |
-Elgan Pugh from Clwyd Axemen... | 0:22:30 | 0:22:32 | |
-..13 points -ahead of Belgian David Bergen... | 0:22:33 | 0:22:36 | |
-..who's staying with him tonight. | 0:22:36 | 0:22:38 | |
-The pints are on the Pughs! | 0:22:38 | 0:22:41 | |
-Palsgaard of Denmark and Bond -of Wales share the bronze medal. | 0:22:41 | 0:22:46 | |
-Silver for Bergen, but gold -for the Welshman, Elgan Pugh. | 0:22:47 | 0:22:51 | |
-Well done, Elgan, -you've defended your title. | 0:22:53 | 0:22:56 | |
-You must be very happy. | 0:22:57 | 0:22:58 | |
-You must be very happy. - -Yes, I'm very happy. | 0:22:58 | 0:23:00 | |
-How would you describe -the competition as a whole? | 0:23:00 | 0:23:03 | |
-It's been -one heck of a successful contest. | 0:23:03 | 0:23:06 | |
-A few events were closely contested -but I'm very happy. | 0:23:06 | 0:23:11 | |
-Will you come back next year? | 0:23:11 | 0:23:13 | |
-Definitely. | 0:23:14 | 0:23:15 | |
-Definitely. - -Go and join your fellow competitors. | 0:23:15 | 0:23:19 | |
-It's been a fantastic day -and a successful competition. | 0:23:19 | 0:23:23 | |
-I hope we'll see you next time. From -all of us in Flintshire, goodbye. | 0:23:23 | 0:23:29 | |
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