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    Sauna contest claims competitor's life


    10:42 AM Sunday Aug 8, 2010
    HELSINKI - Organisers say a Russian finalist at the annual Sauna World Championships in Finland has died, while his Finnish rival was rushed to a hospital before competition closed.

    Spokesman Ossi Arvela says on a website that the annual contest was suspended and police were investigating the incident in the southern town of Heinola.

    The circumstances of the death were not immediately known but Arvela says "all rules were followed".

    Contestants must submit a medical certificate before competing.

    The Finnish news agency STT said both middle-aged men were seen to have severe burns on their bodies and were given first aid after they collapsed.

    Competition rules require the sauna to be heated to 110 degrees Celsius, with half a litre of water added to the stove every 30 seconds.

    The last person to remain at the sauna is the winner.

    The contest had over 130 participants from 15 countries. It has been held since 1999.

    Sauna contest claims competitor's life - World - NZ Herald News

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    The hazards of saunas - earlier thread: Two Russian directors boil to death in sauna
    https://teakdoor.com/world-news/66496...ath-sauna.html (Two Russian directors boil to death in sauna)

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