The Olney Pancake Race in Buckinghamshire dates back more than five centuries, but why did it start and who can take part?

The pancake race in Olney, Buckinghamshire, is thought to be the world's oldest, starting in 1445.

OLNEY, England — Women in matching checkered aprons, headscarves and a rainbow of running shoes limbered up Tuesday as they prepared for the centuries-old pancake race in this English country ...

On Tuesday, the 74th year of the race, Olney took back bragging rights after Liberal claimed victory last year.

The market town of Olney in Buckinghamshire claims to hold the oldest annual pancake race in the world, dating back to 1445. Open to the "ladies of Olney only", the race has endured a friendly ...

OLNEY, England — Women in matching checkered aprons, headscarves and a rainbow of running shoes limbered up Tuesday as they prepared for the centuries-old pancake race in this English ...

OLNEY, England (AP) — Women in matching checkered aprons, headscarves and a rainbow of running shoes limbered up Tuesday as they prepared for the centuries-old pancake race in this English ...