Summary
The world stone skimming championships in Easdale, Scotland, faced a cheating problem when some competitors were found to have altered their stones to make them perfectly round, against the rules. Over 2,200 participants from 27 countries took part, with the cheating competitors admitting wrongdoing. Jonathan Jennings became the first American to win the competition.
Key Facts
- The stone skimming event took place on Easdale Island, Scotland, and attracted over 2,200 participants from 27 countries.
- Several competitors were disqualified for making their stones perfectly round, which is against the event's rules.
- Rules require that stones come from the island's natural slate and must be no bigger than three inches.
- Dr. Kyle Mathews, the event organizer, addressed the cheating and expressed intentions to improve future events.
- Jonathan Jennings won the championship, becoming the first American to do so.
- The competition is held in a former slate quarry and is operated by volunteers.
- The event, which started in 1983, supports local community projects and charities.
- Easdale Island is the smallest inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides with about 60 residents.
