A truly spiffing affair, the event is billed as a ‘celebration of athletic ineptitude and immaculate trouser creases’. We’ve compiled a list of some of the regular events, from fish duelling to iron board surfing. Just remember, it’s not sporting excellence that’s rewarded, but panache. Now we’ve filled you in, there’s only one thing left to be said – on your marks, get set, tally-ho!

1. Umbrella Jousting 

2. Iron Board Surfing

3. Shouting at Foreigners

4. Fish Duelling

5. Grand Steeplechase

6. Pipeathon

7. And finally…the Moustache Tug of War

Saturday 13th July 2013, 12-11pm, Tickets £20
Bedford Square, WC1B 3HH
Tube – Russell Square
thechapolympiad.com 

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