Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut – The Guardian°

The winner, 82-year-old David “King Conker” Jakins that he used a steel conker to win.

This is his first time winning the competition, after 47 years of trying (since 1977).

To be honest, after 47 years I’d be tempted to cheat to win too.

The chap who lost in the men’s final against “King Conker” said:

“My conker disintegrated in one hit, and that just doesn’t happen … I’m suspicious of foul play and have expressed my surprise to organisers.”

I love stories like this.

And I’m pleased and surprised to see it get attention from both Hacker News and Sky News (video).

Update, 22 October 2024: He’s been declared innocent. The trial of the century is over.