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Teenage Sensation Luke Littler Beats Van Gerwen to Win World Darts Title

Luke Littler 17 Makes History as Darts Youngest World Champion

by pinkfloyd
January 5, 2025
in Sports, World News, Youth & Amateur Sports
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17-Year-Old Luke Littler Claims Darts World Championship Title - Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

Luke Littler Wins World Darts Championship Becomes Youngest Champion Ever - Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

Teenage Sensation Luke Littler, 17, Becomes Darts’ Youngest Ever World Champion

Luke Littler, at just 17 years old, made history on Friday by becoming the youngest ever darts world champion. The teenage phenomenon triumphed in the final of the PDC World Darts Championship, defeating three-time winner Michael van Gerwen 7-3.

Entering the tournament as a favorite, Littler had already become a star of the sport, having made an unexpected run to the final the previous year. Despite the immense pressure and high expectations surrounding him, including a packed crowd at London’s Alexandra Palace chanting his name, Littler remained unfazed and delivered an exceptional performance.

He took control early, racing to a commanding 4-0 lead. Though Van Gerwen, the Dutchman who once held the record for the youngest world champion at age 24, fought back to win three sets, he never truly posed a serious challenge. Littler’s consistency shone through as he maintained his dominance.

In the end, Littler finished with an average score of 102.73, just ahead of Van Gerwen’s 100.69. Littler also hit 12 maximum 180s, just one shy of Van Gerwen’s 13, showcasing his precision and power.

“I can’t believe it, honestly, I can’t believe it,” Littler said, overwhelmed by his victory and the support from the crowd. “We both played so well. I said in interviews I needed to get off to a quick start tonight, and that’s what I did. Everyone dreams of winning this trophy, but you’ve got to get through a tough field even before qualifying.”

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Since rising to prominence last year, Littler has become a household name in the UK, admired for his candidness and down-to-earth demeanor in interviews. His rise has sparked greater interest in darts, with even British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulating him on his “inspirational performance under such pressure.”

However, Littler remains humble. “I won’t say I’m the best, maybe stats-wise I might be the best, but I’ll never say it,” he told reporters after his victory.

For his opponent, Michael van Gerwen, Littler is a once-in-a-generation talent. “Every chance he got to hurt me, he did. I sometimes say, ‘Every 17 years a star is born,’ and he’s one of them,” Van Gerwen remarked.

With this victory, Littler has solidified his place in darts history, and the sport itself has never been more popular.

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