Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Stone Skimming Championship Rocked by Cheating Scandal
Every year, people gather in Scotland to skim stones across water in a contest.
This year, someone tried to cheat by changing their stones.
They made the stones more round, which made them bounce better.
The officials found out and the cheaters admitted to it.
The competition still went ahead and an American won.
Some people think the altered stones might have helped them win, but the winner says the flatter stones give more grip.
The World Stone Skimming Championship took place in Scotland.
Cheating allegations surfaced due to altered stones.
Some participants admitted to modifying their stones.
An investigation occurred, and the competition continued.
Jon Jennings of Kentucky won the competition with a score of 580.7 feet.
- Who
- Stone skimmers and organizers.
- What
- Allegations of cheating involving altered stones.
- When
- During the most recent World Stone Skimming Championship.
- Where
- Easdale, Scotland.
- Why
- To improve the stones' bounce potential, potentially gaining an unfair advantage.
Accusers
Cheaters
Fair Play
Accusers
The competition's integrity was threatened by the alteration of stones.
Cheaters
Altered the stones to attempt to increase their performance.
- Event
- World Stone Skimming Championship
- Location
- Easdale, Scotland
- Venue
- Flooded slate quarry
- Accusations
- Altered stones
- Winner
- Jon Jennings (Kentucky)
- Winning Score
- 580.7 feet