⚡ WORLD CHAMPION SHOCKER! HOW ROB CROSS CONQUERED THE WORLD (PART 2) 🏆🔥

⚡ WORLD CHAMPION SHOCKER! HOW ROB CROSS CONQUERED THE WORLD (PART 2) 🏆🔥

From Darts For Kids by Darren Rees

May 9, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

The episode explores Rob Cross's remarkable journey from electrician to world champion in darts, culminating in his historic victory at the 2018 PDC World Darts Championship.

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People in this episode

Host: Darren Rees

Guest: Rob Cross

Topics covered

  • darts
  • sports history
  • Rob Cross
  • Phil Taylor
  • championships
  • courage
  • belief

Keywords

  • Rob Cross
  • Phil Taylor
  • darts championship
  • sports legacy
  • Target Darts
  • electrician to champion
  • PDC World Darts

Sponsors

Target

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alexandra Palace

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