British darts player Michael Smith becomes world champion after gripping nine-dart finish

British darts player Michael Smith becomes world champion after gripping nine-dart finish

Michael Smith suffered eight successive major final defeats before winning November's Grand Slam of Darts. And he wants his latest success to inspire his children.

World Champion Michael Smith and the darts night of his life

In the historic finale, including nine-darter, the TV expert fails his voice. The victory should be the start of bigger things for the new champion.

Michael Smith tells St Helens his wish after winning World Darts Championship

Michael Smith wants to celebrate his World Darts Championship victory with his beloved St Helens, and the reigning Super League champions have vowed to "make it happen"

Michael Smith is world darts champion: The nine-darter of the Bully Boy

Michael Smith was considered the one who simply cannot win major finals, and now he is world champion. And how: He shows the greatest trick of his sport in the World Cup final - and can't believe it himself afterwards.

Darts World Cup: Michael Smith wins high-class final

Michael Smith's third participation in the final of a darts world championship was crowned with success: The Englishman threw himself to the title for the first time in London. Smith is now also world ranking first.

Michael Smith's delight at becoming World Darts Champion for first time

THERE were understandably a couple of wobbly moments, but St Helens darter Michael Smith pulled out a magnificent performance to beat Michael van…