The Rude Health World Bog Snorkelling Championships were held on Sunday, August 25th, 2019. On a beautiful, hot day 175 people entered to bog snorkel the 60-yard bog twice. The World Champion, Neil Rutter was once again attempting to beat his world record, which is 1 minute 18.83 seconds. There were competitors from all the world making it once again an international competition. Many bog snorkellers entered for fun in fancy dress.
The results were as follows:
First Male – Neil Rutter 1.21.78
First Female and Local female – Betsy Creak 1.42.22
Junior Male – William Johnson 2.45.69
Junior female – Bee Johnson 2.32.21
Over 50s and International Male – Ian Maclathan (SA) 1.38.75
Local Male – Alex Creak 1.56.47
Local Female – Alex Sindry 3.08.12
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