A two-year-old boy from Manchester has become the holder of two Guinness World Records after becoming the youngest person to perform a pair of trick shots in snooker.
Jude Owens successfully completed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old on 12 October last year, just five weeks after he performed a snooker double pot at two years and 261 days old.
His father, Luke Owens, first noticed Jude's natural ability at home, where snooker quickly became the toddler's favourite hobby. He said his son put the cue through his fingers in a dead natural way.
The family used a stool originally used for cooking to help Jude reach the table. Luke Owens said Jude has achieved a lot in a short space of time, and that achieving two world records is probably the pinnacle moment.
Guinness World Records said Jude was given a special walk-out entrance at the 2025 UK Championship and is the youngest-known person to have a sponsorship in the sport. When asked who would win a match between him and his father, Jude replied confidently: 'Me.'
Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, said: 'Record-breaking has always belonged to everyone – regardless of age. To see someone as young as Jude display such skill, enthusiasm and determination is incredibly special.'
