The International Birdman is a series of two competitions held Bognor Regis and Worthing, in West Sussex, England. The competition which involves human 'birdmen' attempting to fly off the end of a pier into the sea for prize money. The event began in the 1970s and has always been held on piers in West Sussex, on the south coast of England. It first event was held in Selsey, then moved to Bognor Regis. In 2008 and 2009 the competition relocated to Worthing Pier due to renovations of Bognor Regis Pier. From 2010 Bognor Regis and Worthing have both held Birdman competition, forming the International Birdman Series. It is the oldest Birdman Rally in the world.
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