Photos: Women compete in feats of strength at the Alaska State Fair

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Jessica Theaker of Canada tosses an artificial 50-pound salmon during the Strongest Woman in the World contest at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)

Spectators at the Alaska State Fair on Sunday cheered on professional strongwomen as they competed in five events, some with an Alaska twist like a weighted dog sled pull and 50-pound salmon toss. The top two competitors in three weight classes qualified to compete in the Arnold Pro Strongman 2020.