Llanwrtyd Wells, UK. 30th August, 2015. World Bogsnorkelling Championships, conceived 30 years ago in a Welsh pub by landlord Gordon Green, are held every August Bank Holiday at Waen Rhydd Bog. Using unconventional swimming strokes, participants swim two lengths of a 55 metre trench cut through a peat bog wearing snorkel and flippers. The world record was broken in 2014 by 33 year old Kirsty Johnson from Lightwater, Surrey, in a time of 1 min 22.56 secs. Credit: Graham M. Lawrence/Alamy Live News

RMID:F194RD

Preview

Buy the print

Image details

Contributor:

Graham M. Lawrence / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

F194RD

File size:

52.5 MB (2.9 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

3493 x 5250 px | 29.6 x 44.5 cm | 11.6 x 17.5 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

30 August 2015

Location:

Waen Rhydd Bog, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK.

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Search stock photos by tags

bizarre bog snorkelling bog-snorkelling britain british comical compete competition competitor contest crazy fun sport funny mad powys uk wales water welsh

Similar stock images

RMF18X7A–Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 30th August, 2015. A competitor at this years 30th World Bog Snorkelling Championship being held in two water filled boggy trenches in Mid Wales.

RMF190XA–Llanwrtyd Wells, UK. 30th August, 2015. The World Bogsnorkelling Championships were conceived 30 years ago in a Welsh pub by landlord Gordon Green and are held every August Bank Holiday at Waen Rhydd Bog. Using unconventional swimming strokes, participants swim two lengths of a 55 metre trench cut through a peat bog wearing snorkel and flippers. The world record was broken in 2014 by 33 year old Kirsty Johnson from Lightwater, Surrey, in a time of 1 min 22.56 secs. Credit: Graham M. Lawrence/Alamy Live News

RMF190XY–Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 30th August, 2015. A competitor prepares for this years 30th World Bog Snorkelling Championship which is held in two water filled boggy trenches in Mid Wales.

RMF194P9–Llanwrtyd Wells, UK. 30th August, 2015. World Bogsnorkelling Championships, conceived 30 years ago in a Welsh pub by landlord Gordon Green, are held every August Bank Holiday at Waen Rhydd Bog. Using unconventional swimming strokes, participants swim two lengths of a 55 metre trench cut through a peat bog wearing snorkel and flippers. The world record was broken in 2014 by 33 year old Kirsty Johnson from Lightwater, Surrey, in a time of 1 min 22.56 secs. Credit: Graham M. Lawrence/Alamy Live News

RMF18TXR–Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 30th August, 2015. Competitors in fancy dress at the 30th World Bog Snorkelling Championship being held in two water filled boggy trenches in Mid Wales.

RMF194PX–Llanwrtyd Wells, UK. 30th August, 2015. World Bogsnorkelling Championships, conceived 30 years ago in a Welsh pub by landlord Gordon Green, are held every August Bank Holiday at Waen Rhydd Bog. Using unconventional swimming strokes, participants swim two lengths of a 55 metre trench cut through a peat bog wearing snorkel and flippers. The world record was broken in 2014 by 33 year old Kirsty Johnson from Lightwater, Surrey, in a time of 1 min 22.56 secs. Credit: Graham M. Lawrence/Alamy Live News

RMF18TJY–Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 30th August, 2015. Joels Hicks from Leicester was this years first competitor at the 30th World Bog Snorkelling Championship being held in water filled boggy trenches in Mid Wales.

RMF1917Y–Llanwrtyd Wells, UK. 30th August, 2015. The World Bogsnorkelling Championships were conceived 30 years ago in a Welsh pub by landlord Gordon Green and are held every August Bank Holiday at Waen Rhydd Bog. Using unconventional swimming strokes, participants swim two lengths of a 55 metre trench cut through a peat bog wearing snorkel and flippers. The world record was broken in 2014 by 33 year old Kirsty Johnson from Lightwater, Surrey, in a time of 1 min 22.56 secs. Credit: Graham M. Lawrence/Alamy Live News

RMF18TXG–Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 30th August, 2015. Joels Hicks from Leicester was this years first competitor at the 30th World Bog Snorkelling Championship being held in two water filled boggy trenches in Mid Wales.

RMF190XC–Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 30th August, 2015. A competitor sets off at this years 30th World Bog Snorkelling Championship which is held in two water filled boggy trenches in Mid Wales. The competitors have to snorkel 120 yards in cold muddy bog water.

RMF190GH–Llanwrtyd Wells, UK. 30th August, 2015. The World Bogsnorkelling Championships were conceived 30 years ago in a Welsh pub by landlord Gordon Green and are held every August Bank Holiday at Waen Rhydd Bog. Using unconventional swimming strokes, participants swim two lengths of a 55 metre trench cut through a peat bog wearing snorkel and flippers. The world record was broken in 2014 by 33 year old Kirsty Johnson from Lightwater, Surrey, in a time of 1 min 22.56 secs. Credit: Graham M. Lawrence/Alamy Live News

RMF18X8Y–Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. 30th August, 2015. A competitor dressed as the '118 man' discovers just how cold the bog water is as he gets ready to start his snorkel. This years 30th World Bog Snorkelling Championship is being held in two water filled boggy trenches in Mid Wales.

Image details

Search stock photos by tags

Get great features with your free account

Get inspired for your next project!