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Tommy Mattinson retains Egremont Crab Fair gurning crown | Tommy Mattinson retains Egremont Crab Fair gurning crown |
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A Cumbrian man has once again proved himself to be unbeatable when it comes to pulling faces. | A Cumbrian man has once again proved himself to be unbeatable when it comes to pulling faces. |
Tommy Mattinson, from Aspatria, retained his title as World Gurning Champion, claiming his 16th triumph. | |
The event is a highlight of the Egremont Crab Fair and involves hopefuls pulling an ugly face through a horse collar or "braffin". | The event is a highlight of the Egremont Crab Fair and involves hopefuls pulling an ugly face through a horse collar or "braffin". |
Mr Mattinson, adopted his trademark expression, described as a "cross between an alien and a wolf man". | Mr Mattinson, adopted his trademark expression, described as a "cross between an alien and a wolf man". |
The crab fair, which dates back to Medieval times, also features traditional sports such as Cumberland wrestling, and a pipe smoking competition. | The crab fair, which dates back to Medieval times, also features traditional sports such as Cumberland wrestling, and a pipe smoking competition. |
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