Thousands cram into the Victorian town of Wycheproof as the gruelling King of the Mountain returns for the first time since 1988
It took 35 years, but there is a new king and queen in Wycheproof.
The premise is simple: a 1km run up a steep slope while carrying a 60kg sack of grain for the men’s race or 20kg for the women’s. The first to the top in each race takes home $5,000 – plus immeasurable glory. “There’s photos of the pub back in the day and they’re full at about 10am,” said Rory White of the Wycheproof Narraport football club.
“We didn’t run the grain shed event. It’s now going to be more of a family friendly food and wine festival, with the race [too] obviously.” Thomas Rogers, a Melburnian, was crowned King of the Mountain ahead of the popular local Matthew Hall, who generated plenty of support as he turned into the final, very steep straight.
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