The annual competition held in Ramsbottom sees contestants battle it out to knock traditional Yorkshire and Lancashire black puddings off a 20ft high plinth.
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9. Competitors battle for crown at World Black Pudding Throwing Championships
Competitors came from across the globe including Japan, Australia, Peru, Hong Kong and America. | Phil Taylor / SWNS
10. Competitors battle for crown at World Black Pudding Throwing Championships
Last year's winner Harry Ogden, 18, said the atmosphere was 'amazing'. | Phil Taylor / SWNS
11. Competitors battle for crown at World Black Pudding Throwing Championships
The winning competitor will take home the Phil Taylor cup, garland of glory, the cap of champions - a hat with a black pudding on its brim. | Phil Taylor / SWNS
12. Competitors battle for crown at World Black Pudding Throwing Championships
Competitors take aim at the 20ft plinth in the annual World Black Pudding Throwing Championships. | Phil Taylor / SWNS
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