Keg-tossing

Throughout centuries, several variations of the traditional movement has been carried out during Highland games. and in all above instances, the kegs were thrown overhead, to the rear of the thrower, and over the top of the bar to prove clearance. ==World Records==

Max height/ Max weight (Includes keg toss, sandbag and weight over bar variations) • Keg toss – over 8.54 m (28 ft 0 in) by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2014) • Keg toss – over 7.77 m (25 ft 6 in) by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2024) • Keg toss – over 6.00 m (19 ft 8 in) by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2012) • Sandbag over bar (Max height) – over 5.90 m (19 ft 4 in) by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2024) • Sandbag over bar (Max weight) – over 4.57 m (15 ft 0 in) by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2017) • Highland games one arm weight over bar – over 6.17 m (20 ft 3 in) by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2022) • David Webster one arm sandbag over bar – over 5.79 m (19 ft 0 in) by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2024) Speed • Keg toss – 8 kegs (18–25 kg) over 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in) bar in 15.71 sec by Žydrūnas Savickas (2013) • Keg toss – 8 kegs (18–25 kg) over 4.9 m (16 ft 1 in) bar in 16.35 sec by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (2014) • Keg toss – 8 kegs (18–24 kg) over 5.2 m (17 ft 1 in) bar in 21.04 sec by Krzysztof Radzikowski (2013) • Keg toss – 10 kegs (18–25 kg) over 4.6 m (15 ft 1 in) bar in 21.02 sec by Aivars Šmaukstelis (2023) Progression of the keg toss for height world record Progression of the keg toss for height world record Progression of the keg toss for height world record ==See also==