Women wear stiletto heels in a race for
a prize of 5,000 Australian dollars (4,250 U.S. dollars) at Circular Quay
in Sydney Sept. 2, 2008. Over 260 women broke the world record for the
most runners in a high heels sprint, said organisers. (Chinese media/Reuters
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CANBERRA,
Sept. 2 (Chinese media) -- With three-inch high-heel shoes on feet, 265 ladies tore up
an 80-meter race track at Sydney's Circular Quay on Tuesday to break the world
record for the most people running in a "stiletto sprint".
Four hundred meter hurdler Brittney McGlone, 18, was
first across the line, winning the 5,000 Aus dollar (4,250 U.S. dollars) award.
She was closely followed by dozens of leggy blondes
and brunettes in green shorts, some of whom came off second best with scratches
and scrapes from a few spills, according to a report of Australian Associated
Press.
Former Australian sprinter Melinda Gainsford-Taylor
had the job of inspecting the athletes and ensuring they were wearing three-inch
heals and had the customary smooth legs.
An event spokeswoman said the current world record
topped the previous world record of 150 ladies.
"It looks like Australia has smashed the current
world record and should now hold the title for the most number of people ever to
participate in a stiletto sprint," Australian representative for Guinness World
Records Chris Sheedy said.
Brittney McGlone, 18, of Braidwood near
Canberra runs to victory in a stiletto sprint race for a prize of 5,000
Australian dollars (4,250 U.S. dollars) at Circular Quay in Sydney Sept.
2, 2008. Over 260 women broke the world record for the most runners in a
high heels sprint, said organisers. (Chinese media/Reuters Photo)
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Brittney McGlone, 18, of Braidwood near
Canberra kisses hertrophy after winning a stiletto sprint race for a
prize of 5,000 Australian dollars (4,250 U.S. dollars) at Circular Quay in
Sydney Sept. 2, 2008. Over 260 women broke the world record for the most
runners in a high heels sprint, said organisers. (Chinese media/Reuters
Photo)
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