Tram driver world championship sees bowling and curling amongst challenges

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An Austrian tram driver has been topped the winner of the primary ever Tram Driver World Championship in Vienna.

Drivers from Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, and San Diego travelled to the town to point out off their tram working abilities in entrance of 1000's of spectators.

The occasion noticed drivers compete in a sequence of tram-based challenges, together with quirky duties of bowling and curling utilizing the car.

Organisers mentioned that 1000's of tourists got here to observe the spectacle, which marked 160 years since trams had been launched to Vienna.

The Austrian group beat off competitors from reigning European champions Budapest who had been on monitor to win, however ended up in fourth place.

A complete of 25 groups from throughout the globe battled out on a 250 metre lengthy course.

The world's tram-driving professionals had been examined on their capacity to function the automobiles in eight challenges, which included braking and accelerating easily.

One take a look at noticed a bowl of water strapped to the entrance of the tram, with the motive force tasked with braking easily in an effort to not spill any liquid.

One other problem - tram curling - noticed the drivers push a bicycle trolley so it halted at a particular spot.

Tram bowling, wherein a large ball is used to knock down inflatable pins, was one other fan favorite.

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Whereas Austria nabbed first place, second place was awarded to Poland, whereas Norway took third, and Croatia completed final.

The Austrian entrant Florijan Isaku mentioned he was "overwhelmed" and "speechless" to have received in his native nation.

"It is simply nice", he mentioned, calling Vienna's public transport operator Weiner Linien "a household".

But it surely was a disappointing day for Hungary, who learnt that velocity is not every thing.

"Curling was probably the most difficult activity for me and I did not actually succeed as I might have appreciated", European champion Krisztina Schneider instructed AFP.