World beard champion crowned

Trailblazers of facial hair have flocked to the annual World Beard and Moustache Championships with Portland, Oregon serving as the host city.



The best facial hair award was decided by having the winners of each category walk onto the stage, with an audience vote picking out a winner.

Portland-based Madison Rowley took the honours for best facial hair with a spectacular full beard, known as the Garibaldi.


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This year's event enticed 300 contestants, from 10 countries with 18 categories represented.The celebration of facial hair showcased categories such as Imperial moustaches, Fu Manchu partial beards, and of course the Garibaldi full beard.