Sherrock one of 24 'amateurs' taking on Littler
Summary
Fallon Sherrock, ranked third in women’s darts, is one of 24 players trying to beat Luke Littler in a darts contest for a £501,000 prize. The event, part of a Netflix special called "Beat Luke Littler," will take place live in Manchester on October 30.Key Facts
- Fallon Sherrock is a top female darts player and made history by winning a PDC World Championship match in 2019.
- Luke Littler is a two-time world darts champion and became the youngest world champion ever at age 17.
- The competition involves a single "leg of 501," which is a darts game where players start with 501 points and subtract scores to reach exactly zero.
- 24 contestants labeled as amateurs will each try to beat Littler in this contest.
- The event will be shown live on Netflix and held at Manchester Central Convention Complex.
- Other young players competing include Mitchell Lawrie, the first teenager to reach a WDF World Championship final, and Jayden Walker, the youngest winner of a senior WDF title.
- The selection process required players to complete a leg of 501 in 24 darts or fewer, pass an interview, and be assessed by a panel including darts champions and experts.
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