Gerwyn Price’s journey from rugby hooker to darts world champion is nothing short of remarkable. After a solid career in rugby union and league, he switched to darts in 2014 and quickly turned pro with a PDC Tour Card. His fiery competitive spirit and uncompromising attitude rapidly earned him a reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
- Name: Gerwyn Price
- Nickname: The Iceman
- Born: 07/03/1985
- Country: Wales (Place of Birth: Markham)
- Laterality: Right-handed
- Highest PDC Ranking: 1
- Darts: 23 g Red Dragon Signature
- Walk-on Tune: Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
Price’s ascendancy peaked in 2021 when he captured his first PDC World Championship, becoming the first Welsh player to do so. That same year, he also claimed the prestigious World Grand Prix and his third Grand Slam title, propelling him to world number one. Across his career, he’s picked up seven televised major titles including wins at the Grand Slam (three times), World Grand Prix, and two World Series Finals. Alongside Jonny Clayton, Price has also won the World Cup of Darts on two occasions.
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Known for his intense demeanour and aggressive playing style, Price thrives in the biggest moments – capable of rapid scoring bursts and clutch doubles under pressure. He’s hit multiple televised perfect legs, including a famous double nine-darter on night three of the 2022 Premier League, and amassed over forty PDC titles in total. His onstage celebrations and crowd provoking antics have sometimes drawn boos while also making him one of the most watched figures on the oche.
TWO NINE DARTS ON ONE NIGHT: Watch Price as lightning strikes twice
Off the boards, Price is a devoted family man, married to Bethan since 2018, and father to daughters Emily and Bethany. He’s also known for launching a café and fish & chip shop businesses in his hometown and maintaining resilience through personal challenges – from suffering serious injuries in a pub altercation in 2010 to confronting online abuse aimed at his family. Despite scaling back his Pro Tour schedule, he remains committed to the sport, and has publicly declared his goal to stay at the top of the charts for another decade.
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At age 40, Gerwyn Price continues to chase more major titles, refusing to rest on past laurels. With his hunger still burning bright and his signature intensity intact, The Iceman shows no signs of slowing, determined to etch his name as one of darts’ most dominant characters.
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