The Hope College Pull — one of the longest college traditions in the country — took place for its 129th year in Holland, Michigan, at Hope College on Saturday, Sept. 26.

  • The members of the class of 2029 Pull team arrive at the Pull location
  • The members of the class of 2029 Pull team arrive at the Pull location
  • Members of the odd year Pull team get gear on for the start of the Pull
  • As members of the odd year Pull team begin the event, one of the coaches ways an Odd Year flag.
  • Members of the odd year Pull team get gear on for the start of the Pull
  • All team members in the pits pull on the rope in hopes of gaining an advantage.
  • The anchor of the odd year Pull team has the robe wrapped around his waist and shoulder waiting for the start of the Pull
  • One of the odd year coaches stands on a platform and makes the calls to direct the participants to what comes next.
  • When the coash gives the call, the pullers heave on the rope and hold it taunt to prevent the other team from gaining more rope.
  • When the coash gives the call, the pullers heave on the rope and hold it taunt to prevent the other team from gaining more rope.
  • When the coash gives the call, the pullers heave on the rope and hold it taunt to prevent the other team from gaining more rope.
  • When the coash gives the call, the pullers heave on the rope and hold it taunt to prevent the other team from gaining more rope.
  • The anchor of the team stands firm as his teammate pull for more rope.
  • All team members in the pits pull on the rope in hopes of gaining an advantage.
  • Supporter of the odd year team hold encouraging signs as they watch the event.
  • The last puller in the pit stands so the Anchor can adjust the rope wrapped about his body.
  • As the time limit nears the team banners are cut down.
  • After 3 hours in the pits the pullers have given their all.

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