Greasy pole competition 2022 — The return of the St. The goal for contestants is to climb up the platform walk the Jun 27, 2022 · Events Watch: Gloucester’s greasy pole contest looks as painful as ever After a pandemic hiatus, some brave souls returned to tackle the North Shore's favorite slippery protuberance. Jun 25, 2022 · Updated on: June 24, 2022 / 8:36 PM EDT / CBS Boston Greasy Pole competition returns to Gloucester after 3 years . Greasy Pole competition returns to Gloucester after 3 years 01:37. Jun 26, 2022 · GLOUCESTER, Mass. One of the world’s most quirky tests of athleticism, a 45-foot erect metal telephone pole is smothered in grease. Here, twelve man crews prove strength and stamina by rowing against each other in old seine boats in a grueling mile long race. The 2022 winner of the famed ‘Greasy Pole’ contest was Derek Hopkins, the same man who last grabbed the coveted flag at the end of that slick, 40-foot Jun 25, 2022 · Posted on June 25, 2022 June 25, 2022 by Pat D A few scenes from tonight’s Greasy Pole competition which was won in the second round by Anthony Novello, one of the early walkers. Congratulations!. Jun 20, 2022 · St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester returns for 2022, complete with iconic 'Greasy Pole' competition. The other event is the Seine Boat Races. The Greasy Pole is a contest where brave soles run across a grease covered pole trying to capture a flag. Peter’s Fiesta for the first time since 2019 was a flashback to brilliance on Sunday in Gloucester. Contests scheduled for Friday, Saturday Jun 12, 2024 · What is the Gloucester Greasy Pole Contest? The 94th Greasy Pole Contest (3 years were lost due to the pandemic) takes place on Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30. kdmpdikaavawdzqdqptyofmmwhnllsfrkcqodcjtkcgg