World bog snorkelling championships marks 30th anniversary

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A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling ChampionshipsImage source, Matthew Horwood

The 30th annual world bog snorkelling championships have been taking place in Powys on Sunday.

Hundreds of participants from around the world travelled to the Waen Rhydd bog on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells for the event.

Competitors were hoping to beat current champion Kirsty Johnson's world record of one minute 22.56 seconds, set last year.

Image source, Matthew Horwood
Image source, Matthew Horwood
Image source, Matthew Horwood
Image source, Matthew Horwood