Britain-Black pudding glory: Flanagan crowned world champion in throwing contest


RAMSBOTTOM, England (Reuters) -The World Black Pudding Throwing Championships drew competitors to the Lancashire town of Ramsbottom once again this year for one of Britain's most eccentric sporting spectacles on a day of laughter, lore and lobbing.

This year's champion Ged Flanagan from nearby Salford finally claimed the coveted title after years of near misses. "Knocked six off," he said proudly on Sunday.

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