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| Young farmer, 20, breaks arm during arm wrestle | Young farmer, 20, breaks arm during arm wrestle |
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| A woman broke her arm during an arm-wrestling competition at a Young Farmer's event. | A woman broke her arm during an arm-wrestling competition at a Young Farmer's event. |
| The 20-year-old was taking part in the activity, one of a number at the festival in Cumbria. | The 20-year-old was taking part in the activity, one of a number at the festival in Cumbria. |
| Her opponent was "very upset" and fainted when she realised the other girl's arm was broken, according to paramedic Andrew Dickinson. | Her opponent was "very upset" and fainted when she realised the other girl's arm was broken, according to paramedic Andrew Dickinson. |
| Both were attending the Young Farmers' Clubs Northern District Field Day in Irthington, on Saturday. | Both were attending the Young Farmers' Clubs Northern District Field Day in Irthington, on Saturday. |
| The event involved 800 young farmers competing in challenges from sheep shearing to flower arranging. | The event involved 800 young farmers competing in challenges from sheep shearing to flower arranging. |
| 'Bad break' | 'Bad break' |
| Andrew Dickinson, a partner in Kentdale First Aid and who was providing medical cover on site, said the woman was given pain relief until an ambulance arrived. | Andrew Dickinson, a partner in Kentdale First Aid and who was providing medical cover on site, said the woman was given pain relief until an ambulance arrived. |
| He said: "She broke her arm while wrestling with another girl. It was a bad break and she was in a lot of pain. | He said: "She broke her arm while wrestling with another girl. It was a bad break and she was in a lot of pain. |
| "The other girl realised she had broken her arm and fainted. The team were straight on to her - she was fine." | "The other girl realised she had broken her arm and fainted. The team were straight on to her - she was fine." |
| The 20-year-old woman was taken to Cumberland Infirmary by ambulance. | |
| Mr Dickinson added: "Other than that, the day was fantastic. It ended with a dance which 600 people attended and we were on site until 1.30am." | Mr Dickinson added: "Other than that, the day was fantastic. It ended with a dance which 600 people attended and we were on site until 1.30am." |