Jacob hits the stockings very slowly
When Jacob hits the stockings, he hits them slowly, giving himself extra time to feel whatever is inside.
He then moves to trying on the stockings, incorrectly guessing where the clementine is.
It is unclear in the edit, but Jacob may have figured out much earlier where the clementine was, as when he has finished trying on his stockings, he walks up to one of the still-hanging stockings and correctly declares that it is holding the clementine.
Jacob takes 13 minutes and earns fourth place.
(Written by Jenny R and proofread by Karl Craven)
(Illustrations collected by Jenny R and adjusted by Karl Craven)