Archive · 30 Jan 2026
2-Year-Old Sets Two Snooker Records
A 2-year-old boy named Jude Owens from Manchester, England, has set two world records in snooker.
He is the youngest person to perform two special trick shots called a bank shot and a double pot.
Snooker is like pool but with smaller balls and a bigger table.
Jude's dad, Luke, introduced him to the game and noticed his talent.
Jude uses a special stool to reach the table.
Guinness World Records is happy to include Jude in their records.
Jude's dad says Jude is better at the game than he is, and Jude agrees!
Jude Owens, a 2-year-old from Manchester, England, set two Guinness World Records for snooker trick shots.
He achieved the youngest bank shot in pool on October 12, 2025, and the youngest double pot in snooker 41 days earlier.
Jude's father, Luke, introduced him to snooker and noticed his natural talent, sharing videos on social media.
Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday praised Jude's talent and enthusiasm.
Jude uses a special stool to reach the snooker table and has shown exceptional skill for his age.
- Who
- Jude Owens, a 2-year-old boy from Manchester, England
- What
- Set two Guinness World Records for snooker trick shots
- When
- January 28, 2026 (confirmed), October 12, 2025 (bank shot), 41 days earlier (double pot)
- Where
- Manchester, England
- Why
- Demonstrated exceptional skill and natural ability in snooker at a very young age
- Name
- Jude Owens
- Age
- 2 years
- Location
- Manchester, England
- Records Set
- Youngest to perform two trick shots in snooker
- Date of Achievement
- January 28, 2026
- Trick Shots
- Bank shot, double pot
- Father's Name
- Luke Owens
- Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief
- Craig Glenday
