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Sherrock Defeats Littler in One-Leg Challenge for £501,000

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Fallon Sherrock won £501,000 by defeating reigning darts world champion Luke Littler in a one-leg challenge in Manchester on Friday. The Netflix event gave a succession of challengers one leg each, with the prize going to the first person to beat him.

Sherrock moved ahead during her attempt and sealed the result with double 20, Sky Sports reported. She qualified for the event because she does not hold a Professional Darts Corporation Tour card; the field included players with different levels of experience.

Her victory adds another notable moment to a career that drew global attention in 2019, when she became the first woman to defeat a man at the sport’s main world championship, according to the Associated Press.

Source: Associated Press, 2026-10-31. https://apnews.com/article/littler-sherrock-darts-netflix-1b831e1071d0a13a0e9244bc66b1b776

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1. What was required to win the Manchester prize?

   1. Win the next world championship final
   2. Score the most points in a public vote
   3. Be the first challenger to win a leg against Littler

2. Why was Sherrock eligible for this event?

   1. She had won the event the previous year
   2. She did not hold a Professional Darts Corporation Tour card
   3. She was the reigning world champion

Your turn

Explain the challenge format and why Sherrock qualified to take part.

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