Among Olympic-level athletes in Paris, garden snails in England partake in the World Snail Racing Championships with record times of two minutes for a 13.5 inch course.
The slow movement of snails, propelled by a muscular foot and mucus secretions, requires 12 times more energy than running, making it an Olympic-level exertion.
British traditions like snail racing honor the common garden snail, Cornu aspersum, despite its reputation as a pest, showcasing quirky competitions to maintain cultural heritage.
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