Meyer’s world title tastes pretty sweet

By David Rak

Nov 12, 2019

Broadford woodchopper Brayden Meyer battled his way to the individual world title at the 2019 Stihl Timbersports at Industrial Palace, Prague recently.

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His win saw Australia complete a world championship double for the second year in a row after the Chopperoos also won the team relay crown.

Performing in front of a raucous, sell-out crowd of more than 2700 fans, Meyer held his nerve in a nail-biting hot saw competition to take home the title.

As the current world record holder in the underhand chop discipline, it came as no surprise when the Australian raced into an early lead, one that he then never relinquished.

As the contest reached its climax, Meyer showed no sign of letting up, storming to an impressive springboard win in a time of 36.84 seconds.

Meyer then needed only to record a time in the Hot Saw to take home the world title, following a disqualification for his closest rival, Canadian Ben Cumberland.

“I just tried to stay as calm as possible at the end there and it’s incredible to come up with the win,” Meyer said.

“To get both golds I couldn’t be happier and to be able to follow in (2018 world champion and teammate) Laurence O’Toole’s footsteps makes it all the more special. It’s an unreal feeling and really tops off an amazing weekend.”