Two-year-old Britisher gets into Guinness World Records twice with snooker trick shots: Watch
In an extraordinary display of early prowess and poise, two-year-old Jude Owens from Manchester, England has etched his name into the Guinness World Records — not once, but twice — by performing highly skilled snooker trick shots that have stunned both the snooker world and record-keepers alike.
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Record-Breaking Feats Before His Third Birthday
Jude Owens, still in toddlerhood, achieved feats on a full-sized snooker table that most seasoned amateurs never accomplish. On 12 October 2025, at two years and 302 days old, he successfully executed a pool bank shot — a shot where the cue ball or object ball is deliberately played off one or more rails before falling into a pocket. This remarkable performance earned him a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to perform a pool bank shot.
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But that wasn’t all. Just five weeks before this, at two years and 261 days old, Jude completed a snooker double pot — potting two balls legally with one continuous strike, sending them both into designated pockets. That earlier performance already placed him on the record books, and now he holds two distinct Guinness World Records in cue sports before his third birthday.
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The combined accomplishments make Jude one of the youngest double world record holders in the history of Guinness World Records, a feat virtually unheard of at such a tender age.
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How It All Began: Family, Passion, and Natural Ability
Jude’s father, Luke Owens, was the first to discover his son’s unusual interest and innate ability with a cue. In interviews, Luke has described how Jude quickly gravitated toward snooker when they first introduced him to it at home. “I think I realised once he put the cue through his fingers and it was dead natural the way he did it,” Luke said, reflecting on those early at-home moments.
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Given Jude’s height and the standard size of snooker tables, the family initially had to improvise. They used bar stools around the house so that Jude could reach and play on the full table. Over time, as his skills developed and the need for a stable platform grew, they adapted a more reliable stool that originally had another purpose in the household but became Jude’s snooker “launchpad.”
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Luke — who himself started playing snooker at age 10 — said he believes Jude’s natural flair for the game outpaces his own early beginnings. “I started playing when I was 10 and obviously Jude started playing when he was two. But I’d say Jude’s got a lot more natural ability than myself,” he told reporters.
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Life Outside the Ball Rack: A Toddler With Big Interests
Beyond snooker, Jude enjoys many typical toddler passions. His family has said he is a devoted fan of Manchester United, one of Britain’s most famous football clubs, and has a particular affection for midfielder Bruno Fernandes. In fact, they’ve shared that Jude can sing the words to Take Me Home, Country Roads — a song he reportedly loves — showing a personality as vibrant as his sporting talent.
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When asked — in his own charming toddler way — who would win in a snooker match between him and his father, Jude reportedly answered with unabashed confidence: “Me.”
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Official Recognition and Industry Reaction
The world of record-keeping was just as enthusiastic about Jude’s achievements. Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday, praised the youngster’s accomplishments, saying:
“Record-breaking has always belonged to everyone — regardless of age. To see someone as young as Jude display such skill, enthusiasm and determination is incredibly special. We’re thrilled to welcome him into the Guinness World Records family.”
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This recognition places Jude not just on the record roll, but also inspiringly so — potentially encouraging other young children and families to pursue their passions in sport and play, regardless of age or expectations.
Public Reaction: From Amazement to Debate
News of Jude’s double record has captured widespread public interest and debate. On social media platforms, stories and reactions have ranged from pure admiration to more critical commentary about the nature of showcasing children in competitive or extraordinary contexts. Some users have expressed concern about the potential pressure such early attention might place on a child, while many others praise the wholesome talent and joy Jude appears to find in playing snooker.
One Reddit thread in particular reflected a split in public sentiment. Some commenters noted how impressive it is for a child of such a young age to coordinate a pool or snooker shot at all, while others were more skeptical — suggesting that the shots look highly set-up or that heightened parental promotion might be influencing the spotlight. Still, numerous others celebrated the inspiring nature of the story, particularly for families and young fans of snooker.
What Do These Records Mean?
While Guinness World Records has verified the objective criteria — age and successful execution of specific trick shots — for Jude’s records, it is worth putting these accomplishments into broader context:
Traditional snooker and pool skills take years — often decades — of practice to master. That a two-year-old can complete specific trick shots, even with practice and setup, points to remarkable hand-eye coordination and interest in the game at such a young stage.
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Holding two records makes Jude not just a single-record holder, but one of the youngest people ever to secure multiple accolades from Guinness World Records — a list that includes people across disciplines from science to art to sport.
The records themselves — a snooker double pot and a pool bank shot — are officially defined trick shots: they require legal potting under cue sports rules and a successful result as assessed by Guinness adjudication.
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