The mollusc claimed the title at the World Snail Racing Championships, held at Grimston Cricket Club, near King's Lynn, in an event that drew crowds from across the globe.

A total of 271 snails took part in the competition, inching their way through 18 heats of 15 snails each, cheered on by a crowd of around 600 spectators.

Around 600 spectators gathered to watch the snails compete. (Image: Theo Shaw/PA Wire)

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