Lawrence Rodeo undie run

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Up and over . . . Competitors in the mens undie race at the Lawrence Rodeo head over the first obstacles. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
By John Cosgrove

Billed as a liberating experience, the undie run is not for everyone. Last Saturday afternoon in Lawrence, 11 brave males and seven hardy females braved the hot sun, gritty sand and the possibility of stepping in freshly laid animal manure, all in the pursuit of fame and glory. That’s what made the soapy slide, flour covered net crawl, and sack race all worth it, competitors said. The second annual running of the Lawrence Rodeo undie run was a unique mid-break show held during the rodeo schedule to keep the crowds entertained while the rodeo competitors prepared for the afternoon’s session.

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4496 Bal _lawrodeo41 Up and over . . . Competitors in the mens undie race at the Lawrence Rodeo head over the first obstacles. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
Sliding along . . . Competitors in the men’s undie race slide along on the slippery mat. PHOTO: JANICE BROCKETT
Slipping away . . . Competitors in the women’s undie race slid along on the slippery slide as they raced around the Lawrence Rodeo course. PHOTO: FRANKY MALONE
4853 Bal _lawrodeo46 Hopping fun . . .Mara Sedmale of Latvia races home in the womens Undie race held on Saturday at the Lawrence Rodeo. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
4835 Bal _lawrodeo44 Hop skip . . . Paige Church of Palmerston competes in the sack races section of the women’s undie race at the Lawrence Rodeo on Saturday. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
4794 Bal _lawrodeo43 Balance . . .The winner of the Women’s undie race Raelene Olsen, of Tauranga, navigates the beam obstacle during the race. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
4627 Bal _lawrodeo42 Sack time . . . The winner of the men’s undie race, Joe Whitelock ,of Hastings, secured first place with some fine sack jumping before he went on to secure fourth place in the open saddle bronc riding class. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE

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