Muddy waters at the World Bog Snorkeling Championships
The World Bog Snorkeling Championships is held in southern Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes.
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- A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a lifeguard with a crocodile strapped to his back adjusts his costume after he swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a lifeguard with a crocodile strapped to his back celebrates after he swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a cowboy celebrates after he swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a lifeguard with a crocodile strapped to his back swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as the Incredible Hulk swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as Kickass takes a photograph as a competitor swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A Swedish competitor celebrates a time of 1 minute 33 seconds after she swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- Competitors dressed as super-heroes pose for a photograph before they swim the course at the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor dressed as a mermaid wipes her brow as she completes the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a lifeguard celebrates after he swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a lifeguard with a crocodile strapped to his back swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a cowboy lies back exhausted after he swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a lifeguard celebrates after he swims the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor dressed as a reindeer takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor swims with a toilet on his back during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor swims with a toilet on his back during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A competitor swims with a model of a galleon on his back as he takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as Kickass celebrates after he swims the course in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as Batman jumps into the water as he takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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- A man dressed as a cavewoman celebrates after completing the course during the World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Waen Rhydd peat bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, south Wales on August 28, 2016. Entrants must negotiate two lengths of a 60-yard trench through the peat bog in the quickest possible time without using any conventional swimming strokes. (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images)
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