The 2024 World Conker Championships faced controversy when the men's titleholder was accused of using a metal chestnut to secure his victory.
Kelci Banschbach made history as the first American champion in conkers, expressing her surprise at winning after just two years of playing the game.
The event, hosted by the Shuckburgh Arms, attracted a vibrant crowd of 2,000 visitors and 256 competitors, raising funds for the visually impaired.
Conkers, a traditional English sport, involves two players using horse chestnuts, called conkers, to strike each other's conker until one breaks.
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