We are certainly excited about the 2012 Olympics in London, but in all honesty, we aren’t the sportiest of people over here at Jigsaw London.  Our athletic endeavors tend to lean towards more classical, demure and indoor activities.  But that’s not to say we don’t enjoy supporting our favorite competitors and we love any sporting event that has good clothes (naturally.)

Enter the Annual Chap Olypiad.  This English event is perfect for all un-athletic anglophiles.

“Described as ‘a celebration of eccentricity and athletic ineptitude with the emphasis on panache and style over sporting prowess‘, (the event) took place in Bedford Square, London, last weekend and featured events such as cucumber sandwich discus and umbrella jousting” Definitely our kind of event!  And the outfits were all delightfully dapper!  Here are a few of our favorite pictures found on The Guardian.

 Umbrella Jousting event

Spectators Dapperly Dressed

The Butler Racing event

collapses at the finish line of the Ironing Board Surfing race

Nothing like a spot of fine athletics, right?  ;)

 

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