From a double-title peashooter to the Michael Schumacher of lawn-mower racing, the unlikeliest sports require skill and stamina

Two years ago, I found myself on the village green in Witcham in Cambridgeshire. It was my birthday and my boyfriend Ian had “treated” me by taking me to the world peashooting championship. Being a local, he had entered the competition for many years, and won twice. I had no idea what to expect.

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