• Paul Lim becomes the oldest match winner at the World Darts Championship at age 71.
• He defeated Jeffrey de Graaf in a 3-1 match to achieve this record.
• Lim is known as the Singapore Slinger and previously made darts history in 1990.
• He hopes to face Luke Humphries next, whom he has beaten before.
• Luke Littler, the youngest winner a year ago, began his quest with a victory.

On December 13, 2023, 71-year-old Paul Lim made headlines by becoming the oldest winner of a match in World Darts Championship history, defeating Dutch-born Swede Jeffrey de Graaf with a score of 3-1. This remarkable achievement was celebrated by a lively crowd at Alexandra Palace, marking a significant milestone in the sport. Lim surpassed the previous record held by John MaGowan, who was 67 when he won a match in 2008, according to Channel News Asia, SCMP, and Reuters.

Lim, affectionately known as the Singapore Slinger, is a veteran figure in darts, having made significant contributions to the sport. He expressed confidence for the next round, saying, "So I hope on a given day it can happen again (if I play him), but I never give up. He is good, but he can be beaten." He is set to face Luke Humphries, a former world champion he previously defeated five years ago, according to Channel News Asia, SCMP, and Reuters.

Notably, Lim became famous for making history in 1990 as the first player to hit a nine-darter at the world championship level in the BDO tournament. His enduring legacy continues to inspire many in the darts community even as he competes at an age where few athletes remain in the sport, according to Channel News Asia, SCMP, and Reuters.