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Flounder member! Man world's first professional bog snorkeller

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August 26, 2025

A TEACHER has been crowned bog snorkelling world champion for the sixth time.

Neil Rutter smashed the record at the world-famous Bog Snorkelling World Championships in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, the smallest town in Wales, last weekend.

The wacky-yet-demanding event, now in its 39th year, involves competitors swimming two lengths of a 60-yard peat bog trench in the shortest time possible, equipped with a snorkel and flippers.

Neil, from Bath, swam the trench in 1:18:13, winning his sixth title.

As well as being world champion of the niche sport, Neil is also now its first-ever professional athlete.

After his win he was officially signed by car firm Dacia. He took away funding and a first-of-its-kind professional contract.

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