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Frogs leap for victory at the Calaveras County Fair

The Jumping Frog Jubilee at the Calaveras County Fair was first held in 1928, inspired by a short story written by Mark Twain. The event is taken extremely seriously by the competitors, who have to adhere to a long list of rules and regulations.Follow @msnbc_pictures

Daz Belt and his frog

Daz Belt and his frogChris Weeks / AP

May 21, 2012, 10:22 AM UTC

By Animal Tracks

Brent Bloom urges on his frog — Brent Bloom urges on his frogChris Weeks / AP

The Jumping Frog Jubilee at the Calaveras County Fair was first held in 1928, inspired by a short story written by Mark Twain. The event is taken extremely seriously by the competitors, who have to adhere to a long list of rules and regulations.

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Daz Belt and his frog — Daz Belt and his frogChris Weeks / AP