Tough Guy 2012: mud, sweat and tears - in pictures

Tough Guy 2012 was a challenge of truly biblical proportions Photograph: Jon Super/AP

We give it three minutes before the bunny ears are trampled in the mud and the fishnets are in tatters Photograph: Jon Super/AP

One of the obstacles is a wall of flames. This competitor seems devilishly suited to the task Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Should have left the wig at home ... Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Some competitors are tougher than others ... Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Maybe it's better to pretend you're swimming in chocolate milk rather than muddy water? Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

A cargo net crossing Photograph: Jon Super/AP

We hope those suits weren't on hire ... Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Just chillin' Photograph: Alex Morton/Action Images

Looks like his clothes were burned in the flames Photograph: Jon Super/AP

"I'm safe and warm and sitting in my favourite armchair" Photograph: Alex Morton/Action Images

The event literally incorporates blood, sweat and tears Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Not everyone makes it to the end of the race Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

It's all over and this woman is still smiling - despite looking like she fell face first into a crusty cowpat Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters