Who is the oldest player to win at the PDC World Championship?

Paul Lim, aged 71, is the oldest player to have won a match at the PDC World Championship.

What is Paul Lim famous for in darts?

Paul Lim is famous for being the first player to achieve a nine-dart finish at the World Championship in 1990.

When did Paul Lim last win a match at the PDC World Championship?

Paul Lim's most recent victory on the PDC World Championship stage prior to this year was in 2021.

Home / Sports / 71-Year-Old Darts Legend Makes History

71-Year-Old Darts Legend Makes History

14 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Paul Lim became the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship at age 71.
This victory marks his first on the famous darts stage in four years.
Lim famously achieved the first nine-dart finish at the World Championship in 1990.

Darts history was made as 71-year-old Paul Lim became the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship. Lim, affectionately known as the 'Singapore Slinger,' secured a significant upset victory against his considerably younger opponent, advancing to the second round.

This remarkable win comes 43 years after his initial appearance in the tournament. Lim's performance included impressive checkouts and maximums, delighting the enthusiastic crowd. He expressed gratitude for the support, highlighting moments like these as the driving force behind his decades-long career in darts.

Lim's legacy in the sport is cemented by his groundbreaking achievement of the first nine-dart finish at the World Championship back in 1990. Now, he prepares to face world number two Luke Humphries in the next round, aiming to continue his surprising run.