If You Want To Compete In A Bog Snorkelling Event

Just talk to these folks.

Despite the rain, which turned the car park into something resembling a bog, hundreds of people turned out to witness the eccentric spectacle in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Mid Wales.

Organiser Sheelagh Tompkins said: “This is one of those wacky events you’ve got to do once in your life.

“I think people have been inspired by the Olympics. There are lots of serious competitors, and many of them come back year after year.

“It’s been wonderful, and some of the costumes have been unbelievable. Everyone has had a fantastic time.”

Competitors came to the event from as far afield as Australia.

Some took part in their pyjamas, some in camouflage – and one man even had an ironing board and iron strapped to his back.

The winner of this year’s event was 23-year-old Conor Murphy, from Portadown, Northern Ireland.