The winners were over 16 seconds ahead of second place team. The Bog Snorkelling Championships. Each run is timed, the fastest being the winner. Flippers may be used but conventional swimming strokes are banned. INP has coverage of this years wacky event.
Participants aim dried peas at a soft round clay target.
We have great pictures of the contest including interviews with the winner and his competitors. It's probably the slimiest sport in the world, it's run at a snail's pace, and some of the competitors simply refuse to come out of their shells. Still, for aficionados, the World Snail Racing Championship in England is an exciting event. The colourful Annual World Wife Carrying Championships were held in Finland in July. INP Sports have great pictures of the event.