I think he won!

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Look at this pole!

It takes 2 men to bring it over to the contestant, who will toss it by himself!

Getting ready for the Caber Toss

He's preparing to pick up the pole to toss it.

Man oh man!

Just think how heavy that pole is, not to mention how tall it is too!

And he gets a running start...

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Then he launches the pole....

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And there it lands.

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Which way will it go?

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Now to measure the distance tossed.

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Making her entrance

The Queen arrives about halfway through the games.

The royal entourage.

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The Queen and Prince Philip exit their car.

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Neither of them require any assistance, and they are in their 90's!.

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She is escorted to her private viewing area.

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Exchanging greetings

The Queen has always loved the Braemar Highland Games and attends them every year, staying at Balmoral Castle, one of her favorite places to visit in the summer/fall.

I'm not sure who all these people are, but my guess is friends and extended family.

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Overview of the VIP stands

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Aren't they just the cutest couple?

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Lucky girls

These two, young, Celtic dancers were honored to meet the Queen.

The girls presented flowers to the Queen.

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More Tug of War games.

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A close-up

They are really digging in, almost on the ground.

Highland Dance Competition

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I wonder how long this couple has been participating in the Drum and Bagpipe Corps

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The Queen's Car coming to pick her up after several hours of watching the games.

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Queen Elizabeth making her exit.

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The bands lead the way as the Queen leaves.

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Overview of the grounds

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The building where members of the press interview the Queen and Prince Philip.

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Officiations are complete.

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Take a look at this shoes!

During the Hammer Throw, the athlete cannot spin, so the spikes help them stay rooted to the ground.

The hammer is 22 lbs.

They pick up the hammer and throw it as far as they can with moving their feet.

Here he goes!

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Back-wrenching business!

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And he lets it fly!

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And the dust flies as the hammer bounces off the ground.

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A band warming up for competition.

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