This is truly incredible!
Professional dart thrower after hitting ‘nine darts’ at World Darts Championship christian quist He earned the biggest payday in sports history.
Kist, from the Netherlands, took the first set with perfect footwork in a head-to-head match with his opponent. Madarth Razmaand lo and behold, Alexandra Palace erupted. And he not only won, but after hitting double 12. first nine darters Participating in WDC from 2023. (Related article: Legendary American Olympian Lindsey Vonn slams Swiss skier for ignorant disrespect)
Unfortunately, the story had a sad ending, as Quist lost 3-1 in the first round, ultimately eliminating him from the tournament. However, for his work he received a £60,000 bonus award, which is clearly better than nothing. And achieving 9 is well deserved.
The crowd’s enthusiasm still haunts me, but it just goes to show how intense the situation is in Europe when it comes to darts – something Americans may have been sleeping on.
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🚨 Kist hits the nine darter! 🚨
Christian Quist hits a nine darter! 👏
Great scene in Ally Pally! 🤯
📺 https://t.co/pIQvhqYxEj#WCDarts | R1 pic.twitter.com/1NFk4M4xvs
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 18, 2024
That being said, I can imagine Americans eventually getting this, especially when gambling is involved. We’ll see a wave similar to that of table tennis, which has grown in popularity here in the United States thanks to sports betting.
Only time will tell, but I can see America becoming a darts nation.
