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Snooker Biography

Mark Williams

“Mark W”

Welsh · Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Wales · Born 1 January 1975

Snooker Player
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Three World Championships — the most naturally gifted left-handed potter in the game.

Mark Williams was born in Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Wales in 1975. He won three World Championships — his third coming in 2018 at age 43 — and 23 ranking titles. His left-handed technique and ability to pot balls from seemingly impossible positions made him technically unique among the sport's elite. He gave a notorious post-victory press conference in 2018 — sitting in front of media in just his pants, having bet his friend he would give the interview naked if he won. He has been remarkably consistent across three decades of professional play.

Famous For

Three-time World Snooker Champion and maximum break specialist

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive potter with exceptional long potting ability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of Wales' greatest snooker players and member of the 'Class of '92'

Best Known For

World Champion 3x (2000,2003,2018)

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • World Champion 3x (2000,2003,2018)
  • Masters 1x
  • UK Championship 1x
Career Journey

Timeline

1992 📌 Turned professional
1996 🏆 Won first ranking title at Welsh Open
1999 🏆 Won UK Championship
2000 🏆 Won World Championship (first time)
2002 🏆 Won Masters title
2003 🏆 Won World Championship (second time)
2005 🎯 Reached world number 1 ranking
2018 🏆 Won World Championship (third time) aged 43
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

3 common questions about Mark Williams

Mark Williams was born in 1975 in Cwm.

Mark Williams is Welsh.

Mark Williams played as a Snooker Player.

Career Timeline — Mark Williams
1992
Turned professional
1996
Won first ranking title at Welsh Open
1999
Won UK Championship
2000
Won World Championship (first time)
2002
Won Masters title
2003
Won World Championship (second time)
2005
Reached world number 1 ranking
2018
Won World Championship (third time) aged 43
World Champion 3x (2000,2003,2018)
Masters 1x
UK Championship 1x