Ronnie O’Sullivan presented with five new Guinness World Records as he books World Seniors Snooker Championship semi-final place with Peter Lines win
Published 09/05/2026 at 11:46 GMT+1
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Ronnie O’Sullivan, one of the most decorated snooker players of all time, is no stranger to silverware.
'Very special moment!' - Watch O'Sullivan create history with highest ever professional break of 153
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And The Rocket has been rewarded with five new Guinness World Records during the World Seniors Snooker Championship at The Crucible.
O’Sullivan now has 19 Guinness World Records to his name, having been presented with his most recent awards following his 4-1 triumph over Ken Doherty on Friday.
The five gongs included the Guinness World Record for the highest break in the history of professional snooker, a remarkable 153 that the 50-year-old produced against Ryan Day at the 2026 World Open last March.
He also received Guinness World Record plaques for the most career-ranking titles won in snooker, the most competitive 147 breaks in snooker, the first snooker player to make 1,000 competitive centuries - and the fastest 147 break in snooker.
O’Sullivan produced the fastest 147 break back in April 1997, setting the record in a time of five minutes and eight seconds.
He reached the milestone of 1,000 competitive centuries in March 2019, and he also holds the record for the most competitive maximums after taking his tally to 17 in August 2025.
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O’Sullivan has 41 career-ranking titles to his name, setting the record in January 2024.
He is currently competing at the World Seniors Snooker Championship in Sheffield for the first time in his illustrious career.
The seven-time World Champion is through to the semi-finals of the tournament having beaten Peter Lines 4-2 in his quarter-final.
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He will go head-to-head with Robert Milkins in the semi-final, with the winner set to face either Joe Perry or Craig Steadman in the climax of the tournament.
The final is set to be held on Sunday evening.
O’Sullivan impressed in the early stages of the World Snooker Championship last month, but he was eliminated after a thrilling 13-12 defeat against John Higgins.
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