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Peter Wright (darts player)

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Peter Stuart Wright, born on 10 March 1970 in Livingston, West Lothian, is a Scottish professional darts player nicknamed Snakebite who competes in Professional Darts Corporation events. He was ranked world number one twice in 2022 and is a two-time PDC World Champion, winning the 2020 and 2022 World Championships, with the 2021 World Matchplay among his eight major singles titles. He first reached a World Championship in 1995 under the BDO, then left professional darts to work as a builder and tyre fitter before resuming in his late thirties and playing a full PDC schedule from 2008. He reached his first world final in 2014 and won his first major at the 2017 UK Open. He has 48 PDC titles, including nine European Tour wins, and is known for his colourful attire, multicoloured Mohicans and a sidestep dance.

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    Peter Stuart Wright (born 10 March 1970)
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    Wright has won a total of 48 PDC titles in his professional career
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    Wright has won a total of 48 PDC titles in his professional career
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    is a Scottish professional darts player
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    he is a two-time PDC World Champion, having won the 2020 and 2022 World Championships
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