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**Event:** Wood-chopping competition (specifically, a "hard-hitting" event)
**Format:** Individual timed events, with competitors aiming to achieve the most hits (strikes) within a certain timeframe
**Key Takeaways:**
1. **Winner:** Glenn Gillam from Victoria, Australia, with 20 hits in 31.5 seconds
2. **Top 4 Placements:**
* 1st: Glenn Gillam (VIC, AUS)
* 2nd: Lawrence O'Toole (VIC, AUS)
* 3rd: Shane Jordan (New Zealand)
* 4th: Matthew Koga (West Virginia, USA)
3. **Notable Moments:**
* Glenn Gillam's win marks his 4th championship of the year (though he's not keeping count)
* Lawrence O'Toole put up a strong fight, making the competition intense
4. **Post-Event:** The winner, Glenn Gillam, was interviewed, citing his rushed morning routine and the need to put pressure on from the start as key factors in his success.
Here are the extracted key facts in short sentences, numbered for reference:
1. **Event Format**: Competitors hit logs with an axe, aiming for a high hit count within a time limit.
2. **Rule**: Chips can only be pushed away using the back of the axe, not hands, to avoid disqualification.
3. **Competitor Locations**:
* Jamie: Queensland, Australia
* Glenn Gillam: Victoria, Australia
* Lawrence O'Toole: Victoria, Australia
* Shane Jordan: New Zealand
* Matthew Koga: West Virginia, USA
4. **Results**:
* 1st Place: Glenn Gillam (Victoria, Australia)
* 2nd Place: Lawrence O'Toole (Victoria, Australia)
* 3rd Place: Shane Jordan (New Zealand)
* 4th Place: Matthew Koga (West Virginia, USA)
5. **Performance Metrics**:
* Glenn Gillam achieved 20 hits in 31.5 seconds.
* Lawrence O'Toole's target was 19 or 20 hits in a faster time than his opponent.
6. **Special Mentions**:
* Joe Murphy, a medical doctor and 2018 Rural Achiever, was in attendance.
7. **Event Setting**: The event was part of the Royal Easter Show.
8. **Notable Achievements**:
* Glenn Gillam had a very successful 2019 Royal Easter Show.
* Lawrence O'Toole is noted for being one of the most experienced competitors in hard-hitting championships in Australia.