Darts: Luke Littler World Champion
By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw
At the age of 17, Luke Littler from Warrington in the Northwest of England has become the youngest ever World Darts Champion.
On 3 January 2025, he beat Dutchman Michael van Gerwen, who was the previous youngest Champion in 2014 at the age of 24.
Littler won the Sid Waddell Trophy and a cash prize of £500,000.
Commenting on his win, Littler stated:
“I can’t believe it.”
And added:
“We both played so well.”
Darts has come a long way since its early days in British Pubs and it is reported that Littler started playing darts whilst in nappies!
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