Head over heels: Russia's Stiletto Race

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Head over heels: Russia's Stiletto Race

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Moscow has hosted a running race with a difference - the participants have to wear high heels.

09 July,2012 11:49 am

Dozens of women took part in Russia’s annual stilettos competition, running 50m in heels of at least 9cm (3.54 inches).Crowds lined the streets to cheer on the participants who stumbled in their shoes – many falling over.The winner was awarded shopping vouchers worth 100,000 roubles (£1,964) by the Russian edition of Glamour magazine, which hosts the contest.