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Speed, Strength and Stamina: The Art of Turkish Oil WrestlingSpeed, Strength and Stamina: The Art of Turkish Oil Wrestling (photo book)

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"Skill, Stength and Stamina: The Art of Turkish Oil Wrestling" features stunning photos from the biggest oil wrestling tournament in the world as well as from a smaller event. It features breathtaking shots from wrestling matches as well as portraits of wrestlers and photos capturing the atmosphere of these exciting sporting events that have a long tradition in Turkey and neighbouring countries. Everyone interested in sports, martial arts, travel and exotic events should have a closer look! Marc Duncan is a photographer who has a unique way of bringing out the special atmosphere of this martial art and of creating very personal portraits of the athletes.

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A stunning b/w shot of a scene during a Turkish oil wrestling match. The two fighters struggle to get the upper hand with their muscles showing their strength. One fighter tries to get a grip by holding onto the opponent's leather trousers (Kisbet).

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This pictures shows a scene from a Turkish oil wrestling match in b/w. It is a close-up of one wrestler applying a hold on his opponent who tries desperately to escape from it