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Inside the World Conker Champion's winning formula

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Matt Cross stood on short green grass in a park, holding up a conker on a piece of black string, smiling at the camera. He has short brown hair, brown facial hair and is wearing a navy hoodie. Trees are behind him and the sky is cloudy.

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World Conker Champion Matt Cross reveals his winning formula ahead of title defence

Overview

Reigning World Conker Champion Matt Cross, from Bourne in Lincolnshire, has shared his training regime and top tips as he prepares to defend his title at the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick. Aiming to become the first back-to-back winner since 1976, Cross relies on running, a full English breakfast, hog roasts, and beer. He advises players to focus on string length, accuracy, and power.

Key points

  • Matt Cross is the reigning World Conker Champion aiming for the first back-to-back win since 1976.
  • His training includes running a couple of times a week, avoiding weight training, and eating a full English breakfast on competition day.
  • Cross's top tips for players include maintaining an 8in (20cm) string length, focusing on accuracy, and then applying power.
  • The World Conker Championships take place on Sunday at the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick.
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