A Well-Heeled Race

An official world record was set at the event for the fastest ever 4x100m stiletto relay, which saw women in teams of four running in stilettos with a minimum height of 3 inches, to help raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer, in Sydney.

Competitors wait for the start of a heat in the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney on September 28, 2010.

Competitors pose for a photo on the start line prior to the final of the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.

A competitor has her leg shaved before the start of a heat in the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.

Competitors prepare for a heat of the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.

A competitor runs her leg during the final of the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.

Model Erin McNaught (C), the official event scrutineer, checks the heel height of competitors in the final of the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.

Model Erin McNaught (C), the official event scrutineer, checks the heel height of competitors in the final of the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.

A competitor runs during a heat of the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.



Competitors prepare for a heat of the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay".
 
Competitors leave the start line during a special group photo shoot, with the Harbour Bridge in the background, at the "Venus Embrace Closest Stiletto Relay" in Sydney.

Source: AFP