Widely regarded to be one of the greatest snooker players of all time, Ronnie O’Sullivan won the World Championship a staggering six times. The international icon quickly rose through the ranks, since making his competitive debut as a young boy. Ronnie is the embodiment of the sport, his outstanding showmanship setting him apart from his opponents. When booked for events, audiences fall head over heels for Ronnie and his exciting anecdotes, which stem from the dizzying heights of snooker. Whether he is booked as a special guest or after dinner speaker, a famous figure like Ronnie is sure to resonate with audiences.
As a young athlete, Ronnie quickly rose to fame, earning such titles as the 1991 IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship before turning professional. Despite his young age, he won a whopping 74 matches, including 38 consecutive victories, a testament to Ronnie’s natural talent. He remains the youngest ever Masters Champion, following his 1995 win. Ronnie is regularly booked to share his secrets for success, including how he handled such immense pressure as a young athlete.
At the 1997 Sheffield World Championships, Ronnie achieved the fastest competitive maximum break in the history of snooker. Only four years later, in 2001, he reached his debut world final, where he won the prestigious title – the feat was followed by the 2002 and 2004 world number one ranking. At the 2017 Masters, Ronnie took the title for the seventh time, followed by his 19th title in the Triple Crown Series. In 2019, he made his 1000th-century professional break, making Ronnie the first to reach the a milestone. With such a vast number of wins, it is no surprise that Ronnie was nicknamed The Rocket!
Ronnie is one of the most celebrated stars of the sport, highly considered by his peers as the greatest snooker player to ever live. The athlete turned author and media star has appeared on Saturday Kitchen and Top Gear, where he increased his already respectable fanbase. When booked for events, audiences gravitate to Ronnie’s celebrity status just as much as his sporting talent, the mark of a truly impactful sports speaker. Ensure the success of your industry function, private or corporate event, by booking an authority on perseverance and the winning mindset, like Ronnie O’Sullivan.
How to hire Ronnie O'Sullivan
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- Ronnie earned 37 ranking titles and 20 Triple Crown Series.
- He is the youngest player to win a ranking event aged 17, and the youngest player to win the Masters aged 19.
- Ronnie holds the record for the most consecutive Crucible appearances.
- He is the author of three crime novels, Framed, Double Kiss and The Break, as well as two autobiographies, The Autobiography of Ronnie O'Sullivan and Running: The Autobiography in 2013.
- Ronnie was appointed OBE at the 2016 New Years Honours list.
