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flag Cheating scandal at Scotland's World Stone Skimming Championships leads to disqualifications over modified stones, but Jonathan Jennings wins first American title.

flag A cheating scandal erupted at Scotland's World Stone Skimming Championships when several competitors were disqualified for using artificially modified stones, violating the rule requiring naturally occurring slate from the site. flag Some used machine-shaped, smoothed rocks with artificial notches to enhance performance. flag Event organizer Kyle Mathews confirmed the violations after receiving confessions and apologies from the athletes, who acknowledged damaging the sport’s integrity. flag In response, organizers are considering requiring future participants to use stones from official collections. flag Despite the controversy, Jonathan Jennings became the first American winner in the adult male category, while Lucy Woods claimed her sixth adult female title.

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