Contestants in Malta Compete in Greasy Pole Competition

These men are on a mission: to capture flags as they participate in Gostra, a traditional festival in Malta. The event celebrates Saint Julian, patron saint of St. Julian's, located near the Maltese capital Valletta. First, the 50-foot-long pole gets greased up with lard. Contestants must then sprint up the angled pole and try to grab one of the three flags. If they slip off, they fall into the sea. Some fall hard, and others have flashier finishes. Inside Edition Digital has more