I mean his goal was to burn himself, right?
(from NYDailyNews)
Russian man, Vladimir Ladyzhensky, dies from burns at the World Sauna Championships in Finland
A test of endurance proved fatal for one Russian man. The finalist at the World Sauna Championships died on Sunday in Finland after suffering burns from exposure to the steam's extreme heat. Vladimir Ladyzhensky was facing off against Timo Kaukonen when both men collapsed about six minutes into the final round of the annual competition. The pair suffered severe burns, but Ladyzhensky later died. The exact cause is unknown pending an investigation. The contest held in Heinola has been suspended, as investigators look into how the endurance competition was handled. Organizers insist they did everything by the book. READ MORE
