Brian Coghlan
Coal-shoveling world record holder and event judge who set a 2004 record shoveling 508 kg of coal with a banjo shovel; speaking here about the Rural Games and the sport's techniques and history.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 6min
Rural Games' coal shovellers get ready to test their mettle
Brian Coghlan, coal-shoveling world record holder and event judge, talks about the Rural Games' coal shovelling event. He explains the banjo shovel shape and scooping technique. He outlines race setup, duo strategy and typical times. He describes the physical demands, core and leg power, and traces the sport's coal-mining roots and decline.
