Introducing Luke Littler, a 16-year-old prodigy in the world of dart.

Luke Littler has risen to the status of a sporting sensation in recent weeks, captivating darts enthusiasts with his remarkable performances on an impressive journey to the World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace.

While he may have been recognized within darts circles as a highly promising talent before the tournament commenced, Littler has now thrust himself into mainstream attention through six remarkable victories in north London. The 16-year-old has defeated notable opponents such as Christian Kist, Andrew Gilding, Matt Campbell, Raymond van Barneveld, Brendan Dolan, and Rob Cross, securing a spot in the final, where he is set to face Luke Humphries.

What makes Littler’s achievement even more impressive is that he has averaged over 100 in four out of the six matches, a remarkable feat in the extended-format World Championship games.

While Michael van Gerwen currently holds the record as the youngest player ever to win the PDC World Darts Championship at the age of 24, Luke Littler has the potential to surpass that achievement. The Warrington wonderkid has already secured a minimum of £200,000 for reaching the final, and if he claims the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy, he stands to take home an impressive £500,000 from Ally Pally. Get ready to learn more about this teenage darting prodigy.

Luke Littler earned the nickname ‘The Nuke,’ and he shared the story behind it before the World Championship began. According to Littler, he and his dad were sitting in a pub when he was around 13 or 14 years old, brainstorming for a fitting nickname. The idea of ‘Luke the Nuke’ struck them, and it seemed to align well with his name.

As for his walk-on music, Littler makes his entrance to the stage with the track “Greenlight” by Pitbull, featuring Flo Rida and Lunchmoney Lewis. Pitbull’s music has been a popular choice for darts players’ walk-on tunes, with Peter Wright, for example, using “Don’t Stop the Party” for many years.

Luke Littler’s parents are Anthony Buckley and Lisa Littler. They have played a crucial role in nurturing his remarkable talent on the dartboard from a very early age. Luke began throwing darts at just 18 months old, indicating the early support and encouragement he received from his parents. As of the available information, there is no specific mention of Luke Littler’s girlfriend.