Lex Paeshuyse (born 6 September 2011) is a Belgian youth darts player who currently plays in World Darts Federation (WDF) events. Winner of the World Masters for boys.[2][3]

Lex Paeshuyse
Personal information
Full nameLex Paeshuyse
Born (2011-09-06) 6 September 2011 (age 13)
Rijkevorsel, Belgium
Home townRijkevorsel, Belgium
Darts information
Playing darts since2021
Darts22g Mission
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen
Organisation (see split in darts)
WDF2022–
Current world rankingNR (14 November 2023)[1]
Other tournament wins
Youth
World Masters 2024
Four Nations Cup 2024
Diamond Darts Open 2024
JDC Belgian Ch'ship 2024

Career

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Paeshuyse made a strong entrance into youth tournaments in 2022, quickly finding success by winning multiple titles and defeating top-ranked players in various open competitions. In 2023, he reached the final of the youth event at the Belgium Open and represented his country in the Four Nations Cup, where he captured the boys' singles title.[4]

This talented young player is now focused on earning a spot in both the JDC World Cup of Darts and the JDC World Darts Championship later this year. He has already secured his debut at the 2024 World Masters. In the youth tournament, Paeshuyse breezed through the group stage, and in the knock-out rounds, he twice recorded an average of over 90 points. In the semi-finals, he comfortably beat Matyáš Rejhon,[5] and in the final, he dominated Mason Teese to win the boys' tournament, a remarkable achievement at his age.[6] On the same day, he also qualified for the 2024 WDF World Darts Championship in the boys' category.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "WDF Men's Rankings Table". WDF. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Lex Paeshuyse". Mastercaller. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Lex Paeshuyse". WDF. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Lex (12) behaalt tweede plaats op Belgisch kampioenschap darts". Het Nieuwsblad. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  5. ^ "WDF World Masters 2024 • World Masters Boys Finals - Semi Finals". DartConnect. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  6. ^ "WDF World Masters 2024 • World Masters Boys Finals - Final". DartConnect. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  7. ^ "WDF World Championship Qualifiers 2024 • WC Qualifier Boys". DartConnect. Retrieved 12 October 2024.