Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler joins pantheon of sporting prodigies
CNN
Despite falling just short of winning a historic world title, teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has seen his life change forever.
Despite falling just short of winning a historic world title, teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has seen his life change forever. The 16-year-old, largely unknown before this year’s World Darts Championship, has been catapulted into global stardom after showcasing his amazing ability on a fairytale run to Wednesday’s final. Despite ultimately being beaten by world No. 1 Luke Humphries, Littler showcased an ability and maturity way beyond his years. His breakthrough was reminiscent of a number of other teenage talents who burst onto the world stage in their respective sports. CNN Sport takes a look at just a few. The world’s most popular sport is played by millions around the world, making it easily accessible to young talent. A number of teenagers have excelled at an early age, but Littler’s achievements have drawn comparisons with one particular English phenom’s arrival on the global stage.
