Luke Litter real life: Parents, 'normal' childhood and darts star's staggering prize money
manchestereveningnews.co.ukLuke Littler vowed to storm the sporting world at just the age of three. The 16-year-old darts player, nicknamed 'The Nuke', has been creating one of sport's most iconic stories during his run to the semi-final of the World Championship at Alexandra Palace - the youngest player to ever do so.
The Warrington-born star is now only two wins away from being crowned champion. But it didn't happen by chance with videos first emerging of Littler throwing darts as a toddler and copying Raymond van Barneveld's iconic celebration after he won the 2007 world title.
Littler was only born 20 days after that iconic match, which made it all the more surprising when he beat the Dutchman on his way to the last four in this year's tournament. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
just click here to give it a go. Littler qualified for the tournament by winning the World Youth Championship in November following a stunning performance throughout the year on the Development tour.
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