Luke Littler has thrown down the gauntlet to Olympic champion Mo Farah, proposing a unique charity race that combines running and darts. The idea gained traction on social media, where users debated who would win a half-marathon if both competitors had to hit a 501 checkout on a dartboard after each mile.
Littler Confident in His Chances
Speaking after his victory over Luke Humphries in the Premier League Darts night 13 in Aberdeen, the 19-year-old was asked about the hypothetical race. He responded with characteristic confidence. “I don’t think Mo Farah can take out 501, personally,” Littler said. “So as soon as I’m done, nine darter, I’m walking the next mile.”
The teenager went further, expressing his willingness to take on the challenge for a charitable cause. “Yeah, I think we should do it for charity,” he added. “Let me lose a bit of timber and I’ll be good to go.”
Premier League Triumph
Littler’s comments came after he secured his fifth nightly win of the Premier League season, coming from 5-3 down to defeat Luke Humphries 6-3 in the final. The victory propelled him to the top of the leaderboard, surpassing Jonny Clayton. Humphries, meanwhile, moved within two points of the playoff spots with three nights remaining.
Reflecting on his performance, Littler told Sky Sports: “A very good performance all night, I’m happy with the performances and that’s what got me over the line and another nightly win here.” He also discussed his comeback against Humphries: “At 5-3 down I just said to myself hold, try and break, and then hold to win the match. Obviously that was good for Luke tonight but it was even better for me.”
Littler acknowledged his earlier struggles in the season, noting that despite wins in Saudi Arabia, the Masters, and the UK Open, he had not been performing consistently in the Premier League. “Look at me now, top of the table, five nightly wins and hopefully we can get a few more,” he concluded.
