Luke Littler handed three Guinness World Records crowns as 18-year-old darts sensation picks up another accolade

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy from Warrington, England, has been awarded three Guinness World Record titles, further cementing his meteoric rise in the sport. According to The Irish Sun, Littler received these accolades on May 21, 2025, for achievements tied to his remarkable performances at the PDC World Darts Championship. The records include:

1. **Youngest winner of the PDC World Darts Championship**, achieved at 17 years and 348 days old on January 3, 2025, when he defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to claim the title, surpassing Van Gerwen’s previous record set at 24 in 2014.
2. **Youngest winner of a match at the PDC World Darts Championship**, set at 16 years and 333 days with a 3-0 victory over Christian Kist in his 2023 debut.
3. **Highest average in a PDC World Darts Championship debut match**, with a stunning 106.2 average during that same debut win against Kist.

These records highlight Littler’s extraordinary talent, which has captivated fans and elevated darts’ popularity. Posts on X, such as one from @SunSport, celebrated the news, noting his continued dominance after winning the 2024 Premier League and 2025 World Championship. Littler’s 2025 season has been stellar, with five nightly wins in the Premier League and a third career nine-darter, positioning him as the favorite for the play-off final on May 29, 2025, at The O2 in London. Despite his accolades, Littler faced adversity, including a car window vandalism incident during a Norwich exhibition, but his focus remains on adding to his trophy haul.