Luke Littler
Earlier this year, Luke Littler became the youngest ever World Darts Champion at the age of 17. This week he added a new trophy to his cabinet, the World Grand Prix.
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 鈥楲ittlermania鈥�, 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.
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Presenter: Stephen Smith
Producers: Ben Crighton, Mhairi MacKenzie and Alex Loftus
Editor: Justine Lang
Sound Editor: Neil Churchill
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- Saturday 19:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Sunday 12:15蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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