Fallon Sherrock makes history by becoming first woman to win PDC Darts Championship
Fallon Sherrock, a 25-year-old professional darts player, has made history by becoming the first woman to win the PDC Darts Championship. She played the final against 22-year-old world number 77 Evetts and won 3-2. The PDC championship is one of the largest dart competitions in the world and took place in London.
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