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.

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Part 2, Rob Cross goes from electrician to elite, winning multiple titles in his debut season and taking on the very best in the world. Then comes the moment that changed darts forever… The 2018 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Match darts survived. Giants defeated. And a final against the legendary Phil Taylor in his last ever match. What happened next? Pure sporting magic. Relive one of the greatest runs in darts history, plus the titles, triumphs, and legacy that followed. This is a story about courage, belief, and proving that no dream is too far away. Because sometimes… you don’t follow the script. You rip it up… and write your own. ⚡ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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