Who was the last Welshman to win the World Snooker Championship?
Snooker is a popular pool game that is particularly popular in Great Britain and its surrounding areas. The Welsh, i.e. the inhabitants of Wales, have been significant players in the history of snooker. The last Welshman to win the World Snooker Championship was Mark Williams.
Mark Williams career
Mark Williams was born on March 21, 1975 in Cwm, Wales. He is one of the most successful players in snooker history and is particularly known by the nickname “The Welsh Potting Machine” due to his accuracy and skill. Williams has won several major tournaments in her career, but her world championship victories are particularly significant.
World Championships
Mark Williams has won the snooker world championship three times:
- 2000: First World Championship where he defeated Matthew Stevens in the final.
- 2003: Second World Championship where he defeated Ken Doherty in the final.
- 2018: Third and most recent World Championship where he defeated John Higgins in the final.
The 2018 victory was especially significant, as it came after a 15-year gap since his previous world championship. This victory made him one of the oldest players to win a world title in modern times.
Meaning and legacy
Mark Williams’ victories have been significant not only for his own career, but also for Welsh snooker. His success has inspired many young players and raised the profile of Wales in the world of snooker. Williams’ career is still going strong and she is still a competitive player in international tournaments.
Sources
You can read more about Mark Williams and his career from the following sources:
