The possibility of encountering “water scorpions, leeches, of course, a few trout and maybe the odd eel” did not deter competitors in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships. Now featuring corporate sponsorship (auctioned off on eBay) and worldwide press, the annual event is the product of a late night barroom brainstorm. Llanwrtyd Wells, Britain’s smallest town, hosts the 100+ competitors (and fans). Participants, wearing snorkels and flippers, are allowed to kick but can only doggy paddle to navigate the 60 yard trench twice. For the first time in the 21 year old event, a “swim-off” tie-breaker was necessary to crown the World Champion Bog Snorkeller, Haydn Pitchforth.