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Sixth World Gravy Wrestling contest held in Lancashire Sixth World Gravy Wrestling contest held in Lancashire
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Gravy usually accompanies chips but that did not stop a dozen competitors from participating in the World Gravy Wrestling Championships. Organisers called the World Gravy Wrestling Championships "one of the world's craziest culinary competitions".
Organisers called the Bank Holiday event in Lancashire "one of the world's craziest culinary competitions". Contestants at the event in Lancashire had to wrestle in a shallow pool of gravy for two minutes.
Contestants had to wrestle in a shallow pool of gravy for two minutes. Nicole Taylor-Lyons, 20, triumphed in the female category while Joel Hicks - also known as Gandalf the Gravy - reigned supreme in the male category.
Some competitors adopted personas such as Sam Urai and The Taxman while others donned superhero costumes or, in one case, a chicken suit. Now in its sixth year, the championships took place in Rossendale.
Now in its sixth year, the championships took place near The Rose 'n' Bowl pub in Rossendale, with proceeds going towards local charity East Lancashire Hospice.