The World Gurning Championships is an annual event and is held at the Egremont Crab Fair in the Lake District, UK. This year’s event was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
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Contestants put their heads through a horse collar, and “snarl like a dog, look savage, and distort their faces” to impress the judges.
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Adrian Zivelonghi practices ahead of the World Gurning Championships.
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Tommy Mattinson practices ahead of the competition.
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Tommy Mattinson practices ahead of the competition.
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Adrian Zivelonghi practices ahead of the World Gurning Championships.
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Adrian Zivelonghi practices ahead of the World Gurning Championships.
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Egremont Crab Fair was established in 1267, making it one of the oldest fairs in the world.
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Female gurning champion Claire Lister practices ahead of the World Gurning Championships.
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Female gurning champion Claire Lister practices ahead of the World Gurning Championships.
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Ged Eccles practices ahead of the World Gurning Championships.
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Ged Eccles practices ahead of the World Gurning Championships.
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Tommy Martinson won the competition for a record-breaking 18th time.
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