Knights wearing replica medieval armour, weighing up to 40kg, have competed to take the title of Australia's best jouster.

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Thousands of spectators gathered at Kryal Castle in Ballarat, Victoria, on September 13 and 14 for the 2025 Australian Jousting Championship.

View + 8 Photos Competitors and spectators at the 2025 Australian Jousting Championships at Kryal Castle. Photos by Amy Roulston

The contest followed true-to-history rules, with the knights using three-metre wooden lances to deliver hits after a suspenseful run-up.

The winner was determined by who broke the most lanc

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