17-Year-Old Luke Littler Shatters Darts Record at World Championship

The teenage sensation delivered a historic performance with a record-breaking 140.91 set average, cementing his status as a rising star in darts.

Luke Littler, 17, achieved a record-breaking 140.91 average in the final set of his second-round match at the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship, defeating Ryan Meikle 3-1.
Littler's historic performance included near-perfect sequences, narrowly missing a nine-dart finish, and highlighted his exceptional talent as a young player on the professional circuit.
The teenager, dubbed 'The Nuke,' has become a cultural phenomenon in the UK, ranking as the country's most Googled athlete of 2024 and inspiring a surge in junior darts participation.
Despite his dominance, Littler showed emotional vulnerability post-match, breaking into tears on stage due to the immense pressure and expectations surrounding his meteoric rise.
The PDC World Championship has grown into a global spectacle, with sold-out crowds, extravagant fan traditions, and significant prize money, reflecting darts' transformation into a mainstream sport.