Kiwi lumberjack fells opposition

Jason Wynyard is a world champion lumberjack. Photo / The Aucklander

He's a lumberjack and he's OK - in fact, New Zealander Jason Wynyard is a world champion.

Wynyard, 36, has chopped a field of 19 lumberjacks down to size to win the world championship in Brienz, Switzerland, this week.

For the second time since 2006, the West Aucklander triumphed, winning four of six disciplines to take the overall title.

"After getting off to a weak start in the first axe discipline, I did pretty well," he said.

"It was hard work, but it was a great competition. Brienz is incredible, the people were incredible, and I am proud to have won here. It is a special moment for me."

Australian Brad Delosa was second with German Robert Ebner third.

- NZPA