Salford man finally wins world black pudding throwing title

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.

"It is harder than it looks," said this year's champion Ged Flanagan from nearby Salford, who finally claimed the coveted title after years of near misses.

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Post from Reuters on September 15, 2025

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