In Inuvik, the annual festival welcoming the return of the sun brings a smorgasbord of events, from yoga to dancing, fireworks, snow carving and more.

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During the weekend, competitors faced off in airplane, arm pull, kneel jump, two-foot high kick, Alaskan high kick, one-foot high kick, bench reach and more.

An award ceremony rewarded winners with cash prizes.

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Now 64, Komeak coaches some of the youth.

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KomeakSA国际影视传媒檚 personal record during Arctic Winter Games competition in the two-foot high kick was seven feet, eight inches.

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