Kyren Wilson
A tenacious and methodical competitor from Kettering who broke snooker's elite circle with his relentless potting and tactical discipline.
Born 1991 (age 35)·English snooker player·Birthday: December 23·Millennials
Biography
Kyren Wilson's ascent in snooker is a story of quiet determination rather than overnight stardom. Hailing from Kettering, he turned professional in 2010, grinding through the lower ranks with a workmanlike attitude. His breakthrough came in 2015 when he stunned the sport by reaching the Shanghai Masters final and then winning it, announcing himself as a serious force. Known for his crisp cue action and unflappable temperament under pressure, Wilson built a reputation as a formidable match player. He solidified his top-tier status with multiple ranking titles, including a memorable victory at the 2020 Championship League. His journey to the 2024 World Championship final, which he won, was the culmination of years of refining his game, proving that consistency and mental fortitude can conquer the sport's most chaotic theater.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kyren was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kyren Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Kyren's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2024 World Snooker Championship, defeating Jak Jones in the final at the Crucible Theatre.
- Captured his first ranking title at the 2015 Shanghai Masters as a qualifier.
- Secured the 2020 Championship League title, a tournament played under a unique round-robin format.
- Reached the final of the 2020 Masters, one of snooker's three major tournaments.
- Has compiled over 300 competitive century breaks during his professional career.
Did You Know?
He is nicknamed 'The Warrior' for his battling style of play at the table.
Before his snooker career took off, he worked in his father's fruit and vegetable shop.
He is a passionate supporter of the football club Coventry City.
He has a son named Bailey, and his wife is a qualified hairdresser.
He practices in a dedicated snooker room built in his garden.
“I've always been a grafter. I've never had anything handed to me on a plate.”
