Spanish village where people go wild for tossing their ham

In Carrascosa de la Sierra, Spain, the Campeonato de Lanzamiento de Pernil, or Ham Throwing Championship, attracts tourists each August as contestants hurl large hams for distance. This quirky tradition, which began as a joke in 1997, saw Sergio García win this year’s men’s title with a throw of 20.55 meters, while the thrown ham is shared among locals and visitors.

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