A TODDLER aged two has blasted his way into the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest person to make a pool bank shot and a snooker double pot.
Jude Owens completed the pool bank shot feat aged just 2 years and 302 days, earning a mention in the legendary bible.
And just weeks earlier at 2 years and 261 days, he completed a snooker double pot.
The achievements make Jude officially the youngest person ever to perform both trick shots – and one of the youngest double record holders in Guinness World Records history.
Despite being barely tall enough to reach the table, Jude has also become a social media sensation, amassing thousands of fans online who follow his videos and marvel at his skills.
When asked about his favourite shot to play, Jude, from Manchester, immediately said “a trick shot.”
Proud dad Luke first noticed Jude’s natural ability at home, where snooker quickly became the toddler’s favourite hobby.
He said: “I think I realised once he put the cue through his fingers and it was dead natural the way he did it.”
Luke told how Jude has to rely on a stool which he stands on to reach the table.
He said: “At first it was really difficult. We used to have to use bar stools from anywhere that we went. But we ended up sourcing a stool which we mainly used for cooking at first, but then we utilised it into him using it for snooker shots.”
Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records Craig Glenda, said: “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.”
