Most World Snooker Championship Titles (All Time)

About This Dataset

Snooker players ranked by total World Snooker Championship victories at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield since 1977. Ronnie O'Sullivan holds the record for most World Snooker Championship titles with eight victories — surpassing Stephen Hendry's seven in 2022 and cementing his status as the most naturally gifted and decorated player in the history of the sport, known as much for his extraordinary break-building speed as for his record-breaking consistency.

✨ AI Insight

Ronnie O'Sullivan's record of eight World Snooker Championship titles sets a significant benchmark in the sport, establishing a clear gap between him and his closest competitor, Stephen Hendry, who has seven titles. The next tier, represented by Steve Davis and Ray Reardon with six titles each, further emphasizes the elite nature of O'Sullivan's achievements. Notably, the drop to four titles for both John Higgins and Mark Selby illustrates the challenges faced by even the most skilled players in consistently winning at this level. The trend suggests that while a few players dominate, the sport remains competitive, with emerging talents like Judd Trump, who has only one title, showing potential for future growth.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Ronnie O'Sullivan leads with 8 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 5 · median: 5.

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Gap in All Time: Ronnie O'Sullivan is 8× larger than Judd Trump.