The World Cup of Tram drivers sees bowling and curling among the challenges

Austrian tram driver is crowned the winner of the first tram world championship in Vienna.

Drivers from Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro and San Diego travel to the city to showcase their tram skills in front of thousands of viewers.

The event saw drivers compete in a series of tram -based challenges, including bizarre bowling and curling tasks using the vehicle.

The organizers said thousands of visitors came to watch the show, which celebrated 160 years since the introduction of trams in Vienna.

The Austrian team defeated the competition from European champions Budapest, who were about to win, but ended up in fourth place.

A total of 25 teams from around the world fought a 250 -meter long course.

World tram driving professionals have been tested for their ability to drive vehicles in eight challenges, which included the brake and accelerating smoothly.

A test saw a bowl of water nailed to the front of the tram, with the driver loaded to stop smoothly in an attempt not to spill fluid.

Another challenge – the tram curl – saw the drivers push a bicycle stroller so that it stopped at a certain place.

Tram Bowling, in which a giant ball is used to demolish inflatable pins, was another fan favorite.

While Austria was first placed, second place was awarded to Poland while Norway took third and Croatia ended last.

Austrian participant Floria Isaku said he was “flooded” and “silent” that he had won in his home country.

“It’s just great,” he said, calling the Vienna Public Transport Operator Weiner Linien “Family”.

But it was a disappointing day for Hungary, who learned that speed was not everything.

“The curling was the most challenging task for me, and I didn’t really succeed as I would like,” European champion Crisna Schneider told AFP.

“I thought my speed would be enough, but in the end it wasn’t.”

The European Championship next year is to be held in Warsaw, Poland.