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Ronnie O'Sullivan

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Ronnie O'Sullivan is an English snooker player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history, known for his exceptional speed and natural potting ability, earning him the nickname the Rocket. He has won the World Snooker Championship a record-equalling seven times and holds the record for most competitive maximum breaks of 147 scored in professional play. His long career, spanning more than three decades at the sport's top level, has made him one of snooker's most recognized figures worldwide.

Facts
Birth Year
1975 2
Career Highlight
Won the World Snooker Championship seven times, a modern-era record held jointly with Stephen Hendry. 2
Classification
Competition Category
Individual 1
Connections

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Snooker, Sports
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Ronnie O'Sullivan
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Ronald Antonio O'Sullivan (born 5 December 1975) is an English professional snooker player.
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2. Wikipedia, Ronnie O'Sullivan
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  • Lead section, Ronnie O'Sullivan
    he has won the World Snooker Championship seven times, a modern-era record he holds jointly with Stephen Hendry.
  • Lead section, Ronnie O'Sullivan (achievement)
    he has won the World Snooker Championship seven times, a modern-era record he holds jointly with Stephen Hendry.
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