While most sports enthusiasts may not have toe wrestling on their radar, the town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, practically treats it like a local religion. If Japan is the mecca for sumo, this town in the UK could probably be called the holy ground for toe tussling—an offbeat sport that requires strength, strategy, and stamina. Every year, enthusiastic competitors from far and wide descend upon the town to engage in this toe-to-toe battle of willpower. 

The local legend and six-time world champion, Lisa Shenton aka “Twinkletoes” had her eyes set on yet another victory this year, and (spoiler alert) she didn’t disappoint. Shenton snagged her seventh title just two weeks ago and walked away with the coveted foot-shaped trophy, proving once again that her toes are not to be trifled with.