<a href="/darts" class="sdc-site-localnav__header-title" data-role="nav-header" aria-controls="sdc-site-localnav-body" aria-expanded="false"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 34 34" class="sdc-site-localnav__icon"> <path d="M6.02 12.67c.01.194.087.362.247.525l.188.192L16.52 23.45c.188.19.44.294.706.294s.518-.104.707-.293l10.135-10.134.123-.126c.162-.163.24-.332.248-.53.006-.173-.155-.438-.442-.725-.187-.187-.386-.368-.59-.537-.05-.04-.096-.078-.138-.11l-.496.495-9.193 9.193-.355.354-.354-.354-9.197-9.198-.484-.484c-.043.033-.09.07-.14.112-.204.168-.402.348-.59.536-.285.288-.446.553-.44.727z" /> </svg>Darts </a> <br>Luke Littler has become the youngest world champion with a 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen; 17-year-old snatches record from 'Mighty Mike', who was the youngest, aged 24; Littler raced into a 4-0 lead against Van Gerwen before the Dutchman could hit back in the contest <br> Digital Sports Journalist <a href="http://twitter.com/@MegWellensX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="sdc-article-author__link">@MegWellensX</a> <br>Friday 3 January 2025 22:03, UK<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Luke Littler has become the youngest winner of the World Darts Championship with a 7-3 thrashing of Michael van Gerwen in the final at Alexandra Palace.<br>The 17-year-old has been on a meteoric rise since his sensational run at the Worlds last year and has capped off picking up 10 titles in his maiden year on the professional circuit by claiming the biggest prize of all at the second time of asking.<br>With his historic win, Littler has smashed the record for the youngest winner, which was previously held by his opponent Van Gerwen when he won the Worlds back in 2014 against Peter Wright aged 24.<br>Van Gerwen's wait for a first Sid Waddell Trophy since 2019 continues as he lost his fourth final, the 'Green Machine' unable to keep up with Littler's clinical 56 per cent on the doubles and sensational finishing.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>As the winning dart at D16 went in, Littler let out a roar and the tears started to flow as he realised he had achieved his destiny.<br>The night also saw Littler lift the Ballon D'Art for hitting the most 180s during the tournament plus the £500,000 prize for his epic victory.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Littler had the Ally Pally crowd firmly on his side and, with their support, got off to a blistering start, winning six out of the first seven legs and the second set with a mind-blowing 115.62 average to race into a 2-0 lead.<br> Stream the Premier League Darts and more with no contract <br> Full 2025 Results: World Darts Championship <br> Darts 2025 schedule and dates <br> Live darts on Sky Sports <br>Van Gerwen's doubling was letting him down, pinning just 18 per cent after three sets, and Littler was allowed to capitalise once again against the throw, securing an ominous 3-0 lead in double-quick time.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>The 17-year-old was so comfortable on the stage that he took out 70 via the bullseye and D10, romping to a four-set advantage with 12 legs won compared to just three for Van Gerwen.<br>Anytime the 'Green Machine' thought he had a chance it was snatched away by Littler but finally in the fifth set he had his moment, hitting back at a 130 checkout from the wonderkid with a 132 on the bullseye to clinch the set and bring the scoreline to 4-1.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>After the Dutchman got a set on the board, Littler quickly restored his led to four sets, but even a 124 checkout on the bullseye from Littler could not stop Van Gerwen from battling hard to put the contest at 5-2.<br>That saw Littler come back with a vengeance and whitewash the eighth set to put himself a set away from glory but, of course, a player of Van Gerwen's calibre hit back once again and broke the throw to put the score at 6-3.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>With pressure high and the Ally Pally crowd at fever pitch, Littler stayed cool as the biggest moment of his career arrived and after picking up the first two legs of the 10th set to put himself one away from being on top of the world, he took out two bullseyes and then, on his next visit, D16 to reach the top of the mountain.<br>Watch all the action from the <strong>Premier League </strong>on <em>Sky Sports </em>with<em> </em>Luke Littler aiming to defend his title. 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