David Jakins Cleared of Cheating in World Conker Championships

The 82-year-old 'King Conker' was exonerated after allegations of using a steel conker marred his victory.

David Jakins, known as 'King Conker', won the World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire for the first time since he began competing in 1977.
A steel conker was found in Jakins' pocket, leading to accusations of cheating which were later withdrawn after an investigation.
Organizers confirmed that there was no evidence the steel conker was used during the competition, clearing Jakins of any wrongdoing.
Jakins admitted to carrying the metal conker as a joke but vowed not to bring it to future tournaments due to the controversy.
The World Conker Championships, which began in 1965, attracted 256 players and 2,000 fans, raising significant funds for charity.