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Ronnie O'Sullivan

Snooker · England

Ronnie
O'Sullivan

World Record
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World Champion
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Never Been Done
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A maximum break in five minutes, eight seconds. Nobody has come close in thirty years.

About Ronnie

Ronnie O'Sullivan won the UK Championship as a 17-year-old in 1993 and has since taken seven World Championships, eight Masters and eight UK titles — 23 Triple Crown events and 41 ranking titles, both records. He holds the record for competitive maximum breaks and made the fastest 147 ever in 1997. In March 2026 he made a 153, the highest break in the professional game's history.

The moments

Iconic
achievements

Legend
1993

O'Sullivan, 17, Becomes Youngest Ranking Champion

At 17 years and 358 days, O'Sullivan won the UK Championship to become the youngest ranking-event winner in snooker history.

World Record
1997

O'Sullivan Makes Fastest 147 in Snooker History

Against Mick Price, O'Sullivan compiled a maximum break in 5 minutes 8 seconds — a mark that still stands as the fastest 147 in snooker history.

World Champion
2001

O'Sullivan Beats Higgins 18-14 for First World Title

He edged past John Higgins 18-14 to claim his first World Championship title, a hard-fought final decided across the closing frames.

World Champion
2012

O'Sullivan Beats Carter 18-11 for Fourth World Title

O'Sullivan defeated Ali Carter 18-11 to claim his fourth world title, returning to form after a season spent largely away from the tour.

World Champion
2020

O'Sullivan Beats Wilson for Sixth World Title at 44

At 44, O'Sullivan defeated Kyren Wilson 18-8 to claim his sixth World Championship title, adding another milestone to his career at the Crucible.

World Champion
2022

O'Sullivan Wins Seventh World Title, Equals Hendry

O'Sullivan defeated Judd Trump 18-13 to claim his seventh world title, equalling Stephen Hendry's record and becoming the oldest world champion at 46.

Title
2024

O'Sullivan Wins Record Eighth Masters Title

Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Ali Carter 10-7 to claim his eighth Masters title, a record for the tournament. The win further extends his all-time Triple Crown haul in snooker.

Never Been Done
2026

O'Sullivan Makes 153, Snooker's Highest Break Ever

Ronnie O'Sullivan compiled a 153 break against Ryan Day, the highest break recorded in professional snooker history.

Title
2026

O'Sullivan Wins World Seniors Title on Debut

O'Sullivan claimed the World Seniors Championship title on his debut in the event, adding another crown to his snooker career.

The record

  1. 1993O'Sullivan, 17, Becomes Youngest Ranking ChampionLegend
  2. 1997O'Sullivan Makes Fastest 147 in Snooker HistoryWorld Record
  3. 2001O'Sullivan Beats Higgins 18-14 for First World TitleWorld Champion
  4. 2012O'Sullivan Beats Carter 18-11 for Fourth World TitleWorld Champion
  5. 2020O'Sullivan Beats Wilson for Sixth World Title at 44World Champion
  6. 2022O'Sullivan Wins Seventh World Title, Equals HendryWorld Champion
  7. 2024O'Sullivan Wins Record Eighth Masters TitleTitle
  8. 2026O'Sullivan Makes 153, Snooker's Highest Break EverNever Been Done
  9. 2026O'Sullivan Wins World Seniors Title on DebutTitle