Who is Luke Littler? Things to know about the darts sensation who is world champion at age 17

Luke Littler of England celebrates during the final against Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Luke Littler of England celebrates during the final against Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)


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Luke Littler has won the world darts championship at the age of 17 after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final in London. Littler threw his first dart onto a magnetic board at 18 months old and won his first title at senior level at age 14. He burst into global consciousness and brought a new wave of followers to darts by reaching the final of last year's world championship at the age of 16. He lost to top-ranked Luke Humphries. He earned more than 1 million pounds in 2024 after winning 10 events on darts' top circuit. Littler lives at home with his parents in Warrington in northwest England.

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