the nathan s hot dog eating contest in new york for a 14th time, breaking his previous hot dog eating record by one. the event once again held in front of spectators earlier this year after being forced behind closed doors due to the pandemic. 2021 saw sporting returns aplenty, and so did the world conker championships in northamptonshire, returning after a year s absence. competitors take turns to try and shatter their opponent s conker. this year saw jasmine tetley retain her overall title. she came, she saw, she conquered. another returning event, the carjumping championships in west sussex. brave drivers attempting to launch their vehicles past a row of parked cars. attemptsjudged on elevation, distance and audience reception. some failing miserably, some wowing the crowd.