Martin Adams

English darts player known as 'Wolfie', three-time BDO World Champion and the oldest player to win a World Championship at age 55 years.

Born in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire on 7 July 1956, Martin Adams emerged from relatively modest beginnings to become one of darts' most distinctive champions. Unlike many of his contemporaries who transitioned to professional darts at younger ages, Adams maintained a traditional approach to the sport while working in various occupations before achieving his greatest successes. Adams built his reputation through consistent performances on the BDO circuit during the late 1990s and 2000s, earning the nickname "Wolfie" for his energetic and animated playing style. His breakthrough came at the 2007 BDO World Championship, where he claimed his first world title at the age of 50. This victory marked the beginning of an unprecedented late-career peak that would define his sporting legacy. He successfully defended his world championship twice more, winning again in 2010 at 53 and completing his hat-trick in 2012 at 55. The ages at which Adams secured his world championships represent a remarkable achievement in professional sport. His three BDO World Championship victories, spanning five years from his fifties into his mid-fifties, established records for late-career success that remain unmatched in darts history. Beyond his world titles, Adams accumulated numerous other BDO tournament victories and maintained consistent high-level performances throughout the 2000s and early 2010s. Adams remained steadfastly loyal to the BDO organization throughout his career, becoming one of its most prominent ambassadors during a period when many leading players migrated to the rival PDC circuit. His commitment to the traditional darts establishment, combined with his crowd-pleasing playing style and remarkable longevity, made him a popular figure across the darts community. His career demonstrates that peak performance in professional darts can extend well beyond conventional sporting timelines, inspiring players who achieve success later in life.

Steady, methodical approach with strong finishing ability

Proved age is no barrier in professional darts and became an icon for veteran players

• BDO World Champion 3x (2007, 2010, 2012)
• Oldest World Champion in darts history (55)
• England international
• BDO circuit ambassador
• Winmau World Masters Champion (2006)
• BDO British Gold Cup Winner
• BDO Four Nations Champion