Luke Littler
publication date: Sunday, January 21, 2024 (part of January 2024)
category: Sports
clue: Like a sharp projectile hitting a bullseye, this British sports sensation (and almost champion) has gotten to the heart of a debate over minimum age requirements in sports, given that he's not old enough to drink in the pubs where his game is most often played.
explanation: Littler has become a sensation in the UK after placing second in the world championship of competitive darts in January 2024, after reaching his 16th birthday and thus becoming old enough to participate. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Richard Slominsky