Wood Sport with Daniel Gurr - Behind the News

1,998 views · Published 22 September 2014 · 2:52 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Behind the News · 2014 · Education

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Imagine competing against your dad for an Australian title. That's what 17 year old wood chopper Daniel Gurr faced when he went head to head with his dad, a 16 time world champion!
Whether chopping, sawing, climbing or throwing, wood sports always require serious strength and perfect timing, and Daniel Gurr has both! He's 17 years old and well on his way to becoming a champion axeman!

WATCH FULL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi2PioyITd0

WATCH EXTENDED INTERVIEW
http://youtu.be/tROvKxuv2zE

BTN STORY PAGE
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4085965.htm

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/neonzu1/9373292974/

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