⚡ FROM ELECTRICIAN TO DARTS DREAMER! THE INCREDIBLE RISE OF ROB CROSS (PART 1) 🎯🔥

About this episode

The episode explores the early life and journey of Rob Cross from electrician to darts champion.

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People in this episode

Host: Darren Rees

Topics covered

• inspiration
• darts
• youth sports
• resilience
• personal growth

Keywords

• Rob Cross
• darts
• inspiration
• youth sports
• PDC World Darts Championship
• UK Open
• Target

Sponsors

Target

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Darts for Kids

Places: Kent, Edenbridge

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