Luke Littler Becomes Youngest-Ever Darts World Champion at 17
The teenage phenom's victory over Michael van Gerwen signals a transformative moment for the sport as he eyes breaking Phil Taylor's record of 16 titles.
- Luke Littler defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to claim his first PDC World Darts Championship, earning £500,000 in prize money.
- At just 17 years old, Littler is the youngest world champion in darts history and has already become a central figure in the sport's growing popularity.
- Littler expressed ambitions to surpass Phil Taylor's record of 16 world titles, citing his belief in his ability to achieve it if he remains focused.
- The sport has seen a surge in participation and viewership, with Littler's success inspiring younger audiences and driving commercial growth, including a 450% rise in darts product sales in 2024.
- Prominent figures, including former champion Phil Taylor and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have praised Littler's impact, with experts predicting a dominant year ahead for the teenager.
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