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Luke Littler
Manage episode 514437166 series 1301252
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts star, is already one of the most famous people in British sport. This week he won yet another title, the World Grand Prix.
Born in Warrington, he started throwing arrows while he was still wearing nappies. By the time he was 10, Littler was competing in under-21 competitions and would win his first senior title at 14.
He shot to national fame in early 2024 when he reached the world championship final aged 16. Despite losing the match, he sparked ‘Littlermania’, drawing huge crowds and introducing a whole new generation to the sport. Earlier this year, he managed to do one better and became the youngest ever World Darts Champion.
Stephen Smith traces his meteoric rise.
Production Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Ben Crighton, Mhairi MacKenzie and Alex Loftus Editor: Justine Lang Sound Editor: Neil Churchill
659 episodes
Manage episode 514437166 series 1301252
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts star, is already one of the most famous people in British sport. This week he won yet another title, the World Grand Prix.
Born in Warrington, he started throwing arrows while he was still wearing nappies. By the time he was 10, Littler was competing in under-21 competitions and would win his first senior title at 14.
He shot to national fame in early 2024 when he reached the world championship final aged 16. Despite losing the match, he sparked ‘Littlermania’, drawing huge crowds and introducing a whole new generation to the sport. Earlier this year, he managed to do one better and became the youngest ever World Darts Champion.
Stephen Smith traces his meteoric rise.
Production Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Ben Crighton, Mhairi MacKenzie and Alex Loftus Editor: Justine Lang Sound Editor: Neil Churchill
659 episodes
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