Ronnie O’Sullivan added another remarkable achievement to his decorated career by earning five Guinness World Records, further cementing his status as one of snooker’s greatest icons.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has further cemented his legendary status in snooker after being awarded five Guinness World Records for his extraordinary achievements in the sport.

The seven-time world champion was honoured during a surprise ceremony at the Crucible Theatre on Friday, shortly after defeating Ireland’s Ken Doherty 4-1 in the last 16 of the World Seniors Snooker Championship.

Guinness World Records officials presented O’Sullivan with five framed certificates backstage in Sheffield, adding to the 19 records he already holds throughout his remarkable career.

Among the achievements recognised was his record-breaking 153 clearance at the World Open in Yushan, China, on March 20. The break came during his quarter-final victory over Ryan Day and included a 145 total after a free ball and additional black.

The 50-year-old was also celebrated for recording the fastest 147 maximum break in snooker history, completed in just five minutes and eight seconds in 1997, as well as for compiling the most competitive maximum breaks with 17 and winning the most ranking titles with 41.

Another landmark achievement acknowledged was O’Sullivan becoming the first player to reach 1,000 competitive century breaks, a feat he accomplished between 1992 and 2019.

Guinness World Records described him as one of the sport’s most influential and decorated figures, praising his longevity, talent and lasting impact on snooker over more than three decades.

Guinness adjudicator Rebecca Ward said O’Sullivan had delivered some of the most memorable moments in sporting history and continued to redefine standards in snooker, from his iconic fastest 147 to his newly established highest professional break.

She added that his career demonstrated what could be achieved through talent, commitment and constantly pushing the limits of the sport.

O’Sullivan also remains the oldest player to win the World Snooker Championship, claiming his seventh world title at the age of 46. Earlier in his career, he became the youngest winner of a Triple Crown event when he captured the UK Championship aged just 17.