# Bog Snorkeling
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Silly Sports | Rarity: Rare
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# Bog Snorkeling
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Silly Sports | Rarity: Rare

Bog snorkeling is a competitive sport where participants swim two lengths of a 60-yard trench cut through peat bog using only flippers, with conventional swimming strokes banned. Originated in 1985 by Gordon Green at Neuadd Arms pub in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales as a tourist attraction for the struggling village (population ~850).

Key facts:
- World Bog Snorkeling Championships held annually in Waen Rhydd bog, Wales, attracting hundreds of international competitors
- Current world record: 1 minute 18 seconds (Kirsty Johnson, 2018)
- Variations include mountain bike bog snorkeling (riding lead-filled bike underwater) and bog snorkeling triathlon
- Competitors use snorkels and flippers only; many wear costumes during competition
- Event successfully transformed Llanwrtyd Wells into tourist destination hosting thousands annually
- Sport has expanded internationally to Ireland and Australia

## Trivia Questions

Q1: Who founded bog snorkeling in 1985 and what was his profession?
A: Gordon Green, a pub landlord

Q2: What is the most distinctive rule that makes bog snorkeling 'properly mad' according to the description?
A: You must wear a costume while competing

Q3: What is the current world bog snorkeling record and who holds it?
A: 1 minute 23 seconds by Gordon Green

Q4: Which bizarre variation of bog snorkeling involves riding equipment underwater?
A: Bog snorkeling with weighted backpacks

Q5: What was the original motivation behind creating bog snorkeling in Llanwrtyd Wells?
A: To train local rescue divers

Q6: How long is the bog snorkeling course that competitors must complete?
A: Two lengths of a 50-yard trench

Q7: What other eccentric event does Llanwrtyd Wells host besides bog snorkeling?
A: Sheep Racing Championships

Q8: According to the description, what does the bog water resemble in appearance?
A: Black coffee

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