Ear Weight
- A padded loop or strap that can hook gently around the top of the ear
- A weighted object such as a small sandbag or wrapped stone tied to the strap
- A measured walking lane
Distance is measured along a straight lane, often marked in short increments so officials can record exactly where a competitor sets the weight down.
A padded loop carrying a weight is hooked carefully over the top of one ear, letting the weight hang freely at the side of the head.
The competitor begins walking forward along the lane the moment the weight is in place, keeping their hands free and away from the strap.
The goal is to carry the hanging weight as far as possible without using a hand to steady it and without letting it slip off the ear.
A judge marks the spot on the lane where the weight finally falls or where the competitor stops due to pain or fatigue.
Competitors may take turns and multiple attempts, with the longest recorded distance standing as that athlete's result.
The athlete who carries the weight the farthest across all competitors is declared the winner of the event.