Terry Griffiths

Terry Griffiths

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Terry Griffiths is a retired Welsh professional snooker player, known for his remarkable achievement in 1979 when he won the World Snooker Championship as a qualifier, becoming the first player to do so. Throughout his career, Griffiths was recognized for his tactical gameplay and impressive break-building skills. He has also contributed to the sport as a coach and commentator, sharing his insights and experience with both players and fans. Griffiths remains a respected figure in the snooker community.

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Terry Griffiths is one of the only qualifiers to land snooker's biggest prize since the tournament's 1977 move to South Yorkshire.

World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong - from match-fixing scandal ban to Crucible world champion
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-06
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Zhao is hoping to join Terry Griffiths and Shaun Murphy as the only qualifiers to capture snooker's biggest prize since the tournament's 1977 move to Sheffield.

World Snooker Championship 2025: Zhao Xintong closes in on historic victory over Mark Williams in Crucible final
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-05
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Zhao has a chance to follow Terry Griffiths and Shaun Murphy as just the third player to lift the trophy having come through qualification.

Zhao Xintong takes 11-6 lead over Mark Williams in world championship final | World Snooker Championship
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-04
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