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Last Updated: Wednesday, 18 August, 2004, 16:52 GMT 17:52 UK
Soldier hauls her way to history
A soldier from Hull is to make history when she represents England at the World Tug of War Championships.

Pte Lucy Stevenson is a member of the Army women's team which has been invited to take part in the competition next month.

It is the first time a women's team from the UK has competed in the event which will take place in Minnesota.

Pte Stevenson, a port operator with 17 Port and Maritime Regiment, is currently training in Nottinghamshire.




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