Sherrock Defeats Littler in One-Leg Challenge for £501,000
The Manchester contest offered a large prize to the first challenger to beat the reigning world champion.
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Source: Associated Press, 2026-10-31.
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Explain the challenge format and why Sherrock qualified to take part.
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Each challenger played Littler over one leg, and the first to beat him won the prize. Sherrock qualified because she did not hold a Professional Darts Corporation Tour card.
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