August 30, 2004

5th International Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships

phonethrowing_2004_08_30.jpg Finland knows what to do with Nokia Phones. They throw them. This weekend was the (ridiculous) 5th international Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships, reports Esato.com via i4U.com. Also in Engadget.

"At the 5th international Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships on Saturday the 28th of August in Savonlinna Kirkkopuisto was set a new world record. Nokia flew 82.55 meters. The new champion is Ville Piippo is from Helsinki.

Altogether there were 117 contestants from five different countries, 57 in individual categories, 42 in team categories and 18 in juniors.

Next year the championships will be held on the 27th of August. More here.

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