Gerwyn Price goes back to day job hours after losing European Darts Championship semi-final to Ross Smith

Gerwyn Price wasted little time getting back to his farming duties after suffering a painful exit from the European Darts Championship.

The 41-year-old Welshman, known as The Iceman, made an impressive run at the tournament in Dortmund, comfortably defeating Rob Cross, Cameron Menzies and Stephen Bunting to book his place in the semi-finals.

However, his title hopes came to an end against world No. 14 Ross Smith.

Despite recording an average of 93.69, Price struggled to keep pace with his opponent as Smith secured an 11-7 victory to reach the final.

Price took the disappointment in his stride, posting: “Onto the next, great weekend for me again.”

Smith went on to claim the European Championship title, beating home favourite Martin Schindler 11-8 in a dramatic final.

The German looked to be heading for a heavy defeat after falling 8-2 behind, but he mounted a spirited comeback before Smith eventually sealed the win.

While Smith celebrated his triumph, Price had already turned his attention to life away from the oche.

Sharing his plans for the following day, the Welshman added with a grimacing emoji: “Back to farming tomoz.”

Farming has become an increasingly important part of Price’s life outside professional darts.

The former world champion purchased a farm in February with plans to renovate the property and eventually move his family there, alongside a collection of animals.

The purchase is also part of a wider property venture that has seen Price buy, renovate and sell properties using money earned during his successful darts career.

Earlier this year, the Welsh star opened up to SunSport about how he spends his time away from the sport.

“Be a farmer. Pick up some sheep. Chuck about some cows,” he explained.

Price also revealed that property renovations have become a familiar part of his life outside competitive darts.

“I have done it loads of times where I have built properties or renovated them.

“Sometimes it can help and take your mind off darts. It stops you thinking about certain things too much. It will be good for me.”

For Price, returning to the farm offers a welcome distraction from the pressure of professional darts, allowing him to focus on something completely different after another demanding tournament.