Man who won shin kicking world title on first try defends crown
A man who became the shin kicking world champion on his first try has successfully defended his title, having trained by hitting a hammer on his shins nearly every day for a year, and has set his sights on becoming the five-time champion of the 17th century English sport.
Mike Newby, 34, an account director who lives in Cheltenham with his girlfriend, Geo Legate, 27, competed in the Cotswold Olimpick Games – which celebrates English folk sports and games, such as tug of war, hammer throwing and the main event, shin kicking – on May 31 2024.
The winner of the is crowned the world champion and has their name added to a trophy
