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Jenna Thompson
Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022 Updated May 11, 2022
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Josh Fight 4.23

Multiple people named Josh fight with pool noodles last year in Air Park. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, and now plans are in the works for a 2022 event.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

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Josh Swain came to Lincoln from Arizona last year to stage the first Josh Fight.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

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Calling all Josh Swains: The battle for your name is taking place right here in Lincoln

'Little Josh' dubbed winner of the Battle of the Joshes; community also benefits from event

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Photos: Hundreds battle with pool noodles for the name Josh

Multiple people named Josh fight with pool noodles last year in Air Park. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, and now plans are in the works for a 2022 event.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Josh Swain (left) declares Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. the ultimate Josh after Saturday's "Battle of the Joshes" in Air Park. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, as a mixed bag of individuals sharing the name Josh came to battle it out with pool noodles.