Snooker participant breaking world data aged 2 – regardless of struggling to succeed in desk

A two-year-old potting prodigy has already clinched two snooker Guinness World Record gongs.

Jude Owens, who is barely tall enough to reach the table, has become the youngest person to perform two trick shots. The Manchester-based tot recently made history by completing a pool bank shot and a snooker double pot.

Jude proud dad’s Luke said: “I think I realised once he put the cue through his fingers and it was dead natural the way he did it.” The potting ace is also one of the youngest double record holders in history and in the frame for a glittering career.

Speaking about how Jude handles the height of the snooker table, Luke 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.”

The jubilant father added: “I think for me, Jude’s achieved quite a lot in such a short space of time. But for him to achieve not just one, but two world records, it’s probably the pinnacle moment. How do you even beat that in life?

“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.”

Jude, whose favourite player is Ronnie O’Sullivan, has also gained thousands of snooker loopy fans online who follow his videos. When asked about his favourite shot, the Manchester United fan said: “A trick shot.”

At just two years 261 days old, Jude completed a snooker double pot. And two weeks later he executed a pool bank shot.

Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, 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.”