Sidney clinches snail world title at Norfolk fete
With a top speed of 0.003mph (0.005kph) over a 13-inch (31cm) course in Norfolk Sidney the snail raced to achieve the accolade of a world title.
He successfully fought off all-comers in the go-slow championship at Congham in Norfolk on Sunday.
He crossed the finishing line in a leisurely three minutes 41 seconds to claim the World Snail Racing Championship title.
About 200 competitors gathered for the annual event held at the village fete.