The world came to Abingdon today to throw buns in the first ever World Bun Throwing Championship. Richard Gottfried, who has been to every bun throwing since 1980, and who writes the World of Bun Throwing Blog, was there having a go.
A long queue of people formed waiting to throw buns.
Olympics and Jubilee, a pair of West Highland Terriers, came to to watch. Collectively they are known as Jubilolympia.
Everybody could have a go. There were competitions for all different ages and genders of people.
The event was the idea of Mike Badcock, Mayor of Abingdon. Bill Reynolds, the Radio Oxford reporter, was there to do a running commentary.
There were some very good throwers. 50 meters was often beaten.
The World record – for both genders – was probably broken on several occasions – unofficially. I think we need some stricter rules next year to get that into the Guiness Book of Records. Less compressing buns into rock buns.
The longest throw in the younger age groups was I think 52 meter 60. It was not this young lad.
The longest throw in the adults section was 57 meters 80 cm. I think this is the winning thrower.
Awesome bun throwing! Could only happen in Abingdon.
