Beau Greaves

English professional darts player who became the youngest women's world champion in history and holds multiple records for match averages in women's darts.

Born in Doncaster, England on 7 April 2003, Beau Greaves emerged from a sporting family background to become one of darts' most remarkable talents. Her father, Gary Greaves, competed professionally, providing early exposure to the sport's elite levels. Greaves began playing competitively as a child, quickly demonstrating exceptional natural ability that distinguished her from peers across all age groups and genders. Her professional breakthrough came during her teenage years when she dominated women's darts with unprecedented consistency. Greaves captured multiple major titles, including the WDF Women's World Championship, establishing herself as the sport's leading female competitor. Her performances regularly featured match averages exceeding 90, a standard that surpassed most male professionals on the PDC circuit. These exceptional displays attracted widespread attention from media and fellow players, who recognized her potential to transcend traditional gender boundaries in professional darts. Greaves' defining achievement was securing a PDC Tour Card, granting her direct access to compete against the world's best male players on equal terms. Her qualification demonstrated that her exceptional averages in women's competition translated effectively to mixed-gender professional tournaments. She consistently produced 180 maximums and finished doubles with accuracy matching established PDC professionals, validating her standing among elite players regardless of gender. Her impact on darts extends beyond personal achievements to fundamental questions about competitive structure and gender separation in professional sport. Greaves' ability to compete effectively against male professionals while maintaining dominance in women's events has sparked discussions about the future organization of professional darts. Many analysts and former world champions have proclaimed her the finest female player in the sport's history, citing her combination of technical precision, mental strength, and competitive averages. Her emergence has elevated the profile of women's darts while simultaneously challenging conventional assumptions about gender-based competitive divisions, potentially influencing how professional darts organizes future competitions.

Aggressive, high-scoring player known for exceptional consistency and composure under pressure

Revolutionized women's darts with record-breaking averages and crossover success in men's competitions

• WDF Women's World Champion
• PDC Women's World Championship finalist
• Record-breaking match averages in women's darts
• PDC Tour Card holder