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Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen, known as 'Mighty Mike', is a Dutch professional darts player born on April 25, 1989. A three-time PDC World Champion (2014, 2017, 2019), he held the World No. 1 ranking from 2014 to 2021. Renowned for his powerful throws and competitive spirit, van Gerwen remains a dominant force in darts.
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Michael Van Gerwen overcomes a mid-match wobble to progress to a semi-final match against Gary Anderson in the World Darts Championship
29/12/18 23:33
Tournament favourite Michael Van Gerwen overcame a mid-match wobble to beat Ryan Joyce 5-1. Van Gerwen's path into the semi-final looked a formality as he took the first set 3-0 and averaged 109.98. But the Dutchman went off the boil and Joyce was close to levelling the match at 2-2 before an 11-dart leg from Van Gerwen restored his control....read
Tournament favourite Michael van Gerwen reaches quarter-finals at the PDC World Darts Championship following victory over Adrian Lewis
27/12/18 23:54The Dutchman looked to be cruising when he led 2-0 in the third set having taken the first two, but Lewis won three legs on the trot, the last of them in only 10 darts, to give himself hope.
Beer-gate at the Ally Pally: Michael van Gerwen has pint thrown over him while preparing to make match entrance
15/12/18 23:09Two-time world champion Michael van Gerwen had a pint thrown over him as he walked on for his first appearance at this year's tournament at Alexandra Palace.
Michael van Gerwen stunned by Jeffrey de Zwaan as world No 1 is dumped out of World Matchplay
21/07/18 23:31World No 1 and tournament favourite Michael van Gerwen was on the end of a huge shock as he was dumped out of the World Matchplay in Blackpool on the opening night.
Gary Anderson secures 7-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen to round off regular Premier League Darts season in style in Aberdeen
10/05/18 22:50Anderson's win means he will not face the Dutchman until a potential final at next weekend's tournament decider at the O2 Arena in London. Van Gerwen started well and edged into a 2-1 lead.
Michael van Gerwen preserves lead at top of Darts Premier League with win over Raymond van Barneveld
29/03/18 21:48Michael van Gerwen preserved his two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with victory over Raymond van Barneveld on a night when Gerwyn Price was eliminated.
Michael van Gerwen tops Premier League darts table as Michael Smith loses his perfect start to Rob Cross
09/03/18 00:21Defending champion Michael van Gerwen moved to the top of the Premier League table as Michael Smith suffered his first defeat of the competition in Leeds.
Michael van Gerwen sensationally dumped out of the World Championship by former electrician Rob Cross who's now set world on fire
31/12/17 00:43Defending champion Michael van Gerwen was sensationally dumped out of the World Championship by Rob Cross - a former electrician who only turned professional this year.
Michael van Gerwen annihilates James Wilson at World Championship as he averages 108.65 en route to 4-0 win
22/12/17 23:36KIERAN GILL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: Michael van Gerwen completely whitewashed James Wilson by winning 4-0 in what was a World Championship annihilation.
Michael van Gerwen wins Grand Slam of Darts for third consecutive year following birth of baby Zoe
20/11/17 00:15Michael van Gerwen was crowned champion of the Grand Slam of Darts for a third consecutive year as the Dutchman defeated Peter Wright in Wolverhampton.
Phil Tayor storms to stunning victory over Michael van Gerwen in Blackpool during World Matchplay quarter-finals
28/07/17 23:24Michael Van Gerwen has established himself as the dominant force in world darts but Phil Taylor blew his rival off stage at Blackpool's Winter Gardens by 16-6 during World Matchplay quarter-finals.
Darts set for the Olympics as Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson back bid for place in the next decade
26/07/17 21:30EXCLUSIVE: Darts is on its way to becoming an Olympic sport. The World Darts Federation is in the second stage of becoming a ‘recognised sport’ with the International Olympic Committee.
Michael van Gerwen fights back to beat Peter Wright and win his third Premier League title
18/05/17 23:27World No 1 Michael van Gerwen snatched the Premier League title out of Peter Wright's hands at the O2 Arena in London.
Michael van Gerwen spoils Raymond van Barneveld's birthday celebrations with 7-2 Premier League darts victory
21/04/17 00:47The world number one, averaging 103.09, won five consecutive legs to retain his position at the top of the table, maintaining his two-point cushion over Peter Wright in the Premier League.
Michael van Gerwen stays at Premier League summit after James Wade win
07/04/17 00:03The world No 1 came back from 4-2 behind, taking out 138 in the final leg to deny Wade, set on 41, a draw and move two points ahead of Peter Wright and Raymond van Barneveld.
Michael van Gerwen routs Dave Chisnall to retain Premier League lead
30/03/17 22:14It was a convincing response from the Dutchman, who had seen his record-breaking winning streak brought to an end by compatriot Raymond van Barneveld last week.
Michael van Gerwen sets new PDC record winning run... but then loses to Raymond van Barneveld just hours later in the Premier League
23/03/17 23:28Michael van Gerwen set a new record of 44 televised matches unbeaten in Manchester on Thursday night - then promptly saw his proud new record brought to an end by Raymond van Barneveld.
Michael van Gerwen produces impressive comeback to beat Phil Taylor in Rotterdam
16/03/17 23:44The world number one fell 3-0 behind but aided by a raucous crowd at the Ahoy Arena the Dutchman took seven of the next eight legs for victory, with the defeat pushing Taylor out of the play-off places.
Michael van Gerwen grinds out Premier League victroy over Kim Huybrechts on return from injury
09/03/17 23:16The Dutchman missed the show in Exeter seven days ago due to a back injury, which also forced him out of last week's UK Open, and he was stretched on his comeback by his Belgian opponent.
Michael van Gerwen extends unbeaten TV run to 41 matches after thrilling draw with Adrian Lewis
24/02/17 00:54Michael van Gerwen was held to a 6-6 draw by Adrian Lewis in the Betway Premier League at the Brighton Centre as four of the five matches ended in stalemates.
Michael van Gerwen on his footballer friends, rivalry with Gary Anderson and fame: 'I am a normal guy. No private jet. I am not going to change'
08/02/17 22:01KIERAN GILL: Michael van Gerwen insists he is no football-type prima donna or rockstar with a private jet, though his inner circle suggests he lives the life of a superstar after rising to the top of his sport.
Michael van Gerwen keeps up sensational winning streak with third successive Unibet Masters title against Gary Anderson
30/01/17 00:43Michael van Gerwen kept up his phenomenal run of form to beat Gary Anderson 11-7 at the Unibet Masters. The Dutchman has not lost since October last year.
Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson demand more drug testing in darts
02/01/17 22:26KIERAN GILL: Drug-testing in darts must get stricter and anti-doping authorities should make random and regular visits to the homes of professional players, its stars have said.
Michael van Gerwen cruises to World Darts Championship title with crushing victory over Gary Anderson
02/01/17 21:55KIERAN GILL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: Michael van Gerwen was untouchable in 2016 with 25 trophies to his name and started 2017 no different, defeating Gary Anderson to claim the title.
Michael van Gerwen 7-3 Gary Anderson RESULT: Mighty Mike beats The Flying Scotsman in the World Darts Championship final
02/01/17 18:16Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson ‒ the two greatest darts players on the planet ‒ meet at the Alexandra Palace for tonight's World Darts Championship final.
Michael van Gerwen to face Gary Anderson in World Darts Championship final after victory over Raymond van Barneveld
01/01/17 22:40Despite a strong start from van Barneveld, world No 1 van Gerwen took control of the contest at 2-2 before going on to win 6-2 and set up a battle with reigning champion Anderson.
Phil Taylor bows out as Raymond van Barneveld sets up all Dutch semi-final clash with Michael van Gerwen
31/12/16 00:11Raymond van Barneveld reached the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship after a 5-3 win over old rival Phil Taylor at Alexandra Palace to set up a clash with Michael van Gerwen.
Michael van Gerwen shines to beat Darren Webster and reaches quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace
30/12/16 00:26Michael van Gerwen showed some of his sparkling best form as he reached the quarter-finals of the William Hill World Darts Championship with a 4-1 victory over Darren Webster.
Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen progress to last 16 at World Darts Championship as Danny Willett watches on
27/12/16 23:53Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen also progressed to the last 16 at the World Darts Championship as Masters champion Danny Willett watched on.
Michael van Gerwen storms into second round of World Darts Championship but Stephen Bunting crashes out in shock defeat
17/12/16 23:26Top seed Michael van Gerwen eased into the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 3-0 win over qualifier Kim Viljanen.
Michael van Gerwen has won 25 titles in a year... the world No 1 is the Lionel Messi of darts
16/12/16 22:30INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: Twenty-five trophies in a year. Roger Federer didn't do it, nor did Tiger Woods in his heyday. Not even Lionel Messi can match this. This is Michael van Gerwen's achievement.
Phil 'The Power' Taylor defeats Michael van Gerwen to win inaugural Champions League of Darts in Cardiff
25/09/16 20:21Phil Taylor cruised to victory over Michael van Gerwen to win the Champions League of Darts title, and with it the £100,000 jackpot at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.
Michael van Gerwen captures World Matchplay title with dominating display against Phil 'The Power' Taylor
24/07/16 19:43Phil Taylor's domination of darts a generation ago put him at the peak of the sport but he has truly been supplanted by Michael van Gerwen, who captured the crown for a second year in a row with his victory.
Phil Taylor loses to Michael van Gerwen in Premier League Darts final as Power goes out at the O2 Arena
19/05/16 21:55World No 1 Van Gerwen clinched the £200,000 first prize with an 11-3 victory over England's 16-times world champion and seven-times Premier League winner Taylor in the final.
Michael van Gerwen rises to the top of the Premier League Darts table after beating Phil Taylor ahead of the play-offs in London
12/05/16 23:18Michael van Gerwen will head to next week's crucial play-offs top of the Premier League Darts table after dismantling Phil Taylor during an exciting night's darts in Rotterdam.
Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor set for £25,000 showdown in Rotterdam as darts Premier League reaches its climax
05/05/16 23:35The pair both won 7-2 in Manchester on Thursday night, and are now set to meet in the final week of the regular season level on 24 points at the top of the darts league.
Michael van Gerwen rises to the top of the Premier League Darts table as Phil Taylor loses to Peter Wright
29/04/16 04:49Michael van Gerwen replaced Phil Taylor at the top of the Premier League Darts table after a thrilling yet comfortable victory over James Wade.
Phil Taylor produces spirited comeback to claim draw against Michael van Gerwen at Premier League Darts in Glasgow
18/03/16 04:29Phil Taylor produced a spirited comeback to claim a draw against Dutch maestro Michael van Gerwen on night seven of Premier League Darts.
Michael van Gerwen reclaims top spot from Phil Taylor on Premier League Night Six
11/03/16 03:03The Dutchman, who posted a world record TV average of 123.4 against Michael Smith two weeks ago, looked like threatening that before finishing with an average of 113 in his 7-2 victory.
Michael van Gerwen produces emphatic victory over Peter Wright in Exeter to take top spot in Premier League
04/03/16 01:21Dutch maestro Michael van Gerwen produced a masterful victory over Peter Wright in Exeter to take top spot on night five of the Premier League. The 26-year-old world No 1 overcame Wright, 7-2.
Michael van Gerwen breaks world record TV average with 123.40 in Betway Premier League win over Michael Smith
25/02/16 23:36Michael van Gerwen broke the world record TV average on Thursday night after ending on 123.40 as he beat Michael Smith in the Betway Premier League.
Raymond van Barneveld plotted his World Darts Championship win over Michael van Gerwen while world No 1 was on holiday
30/12/15 22:33While Michael van Gerwen enjoyed a Caribbean holiday before the World Darts Championship, Raymond van Barneveld was plotting to take down the world No 1.
Raymond van Barneveld upsets world No 1 Michael van Gerwen in epic double Dutch clash at World Darts Championship
29/12/15 22:57SUNNI UPAL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: The five-time world champion won an epic battle against his fellow Dutchman on Tuesday night to move into the quarter-finals.
Raymond van Barneveld edges Stephen Bunting thriller to set up clash with Dutch rival Michael van Gerwen in last 16
28/12/15 00:18Raymond van Barneveld made a winning start to life as a granddad with a marathon victory over Stephen Bunting in the second round of the World Darts Championship on Sunday.
Michael van Gerwen vows to raise his game after surviving first-round scare at the World Darts Championship
27/12/15 00:57Michael van Gerwen admitted he must improve on his first-round performance if he is to keep his quest for a second World Darts Championship title alive.
Darts world No 1 Michael van Gerwen lifts the lid on Phil Taylor, his love of PSV Eindhoven and shark fishing
25/12/15 12:30WHO I AM: Michael van Gerwen is the No 1 darts player in the world and has won every major championship. The Dutchman talks about his life and career with ANDREW MAGEE.
Michael van Gerwen almost knocked out by little-known qualifier Rene Eidams in World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
19/12/15 00:10SUNNI UPAL AT THE ALEXANDRA PALACE: Michael van Gerwen was pushed all the way to a final-set tie-break by his German opponent Rene Eidams on Friday night at the Ally Pally.
Michael van Gerwen targets World Darts Championship: I am building my own house and it will cost a lot... I need to keep winning
17/12/15 22:31The world No 1 travelled to Alexandra Palace as the pre-tournament favourite after a stunning year that has seen him reach the final of every major televised ranking event.
Michael van Gerwen adds Grand Slam of Darts title to 2015 honours list as Phil Taylor is powerless to prevent Dutch assualt
16/11/15 02:00Michael van Gerwen completed a clean sweep of the PDC's major titles with an exhilarating 16-13 triumph over Phil Taylor in the Grand Slam of Darts final on Sunday at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.
Robert Thornton defeats world No 1 Michael van Gerwen in World Grand Prix final
10/10/15 23:52Robert Thornton stunned world No 1 Michael van Gerwen 5-4 to win the World Grand Prix in Dublin. It was the Scot's first PDC title since claiming the UK Open in 2012.
Michael van Gerwen beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay title in Blackpool
26/07/15 20:16Michael van Gerwen erased the painful memories from 12 months ago by winning the World Matchplay at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Sunday. The Dutchman beat James Wade 18-12.
Michael van Gerwen edges past Ian White into World Matchplay semi-finals
23/07/15 23:28Michael van Gerwen was given a major scare by Ian White before booking his place in the semi-finals of the World Matchplay at the Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Gary Anderson wins Premier League title with 11-7 win over rival Michael van Gerwen
21/05/15 21:22KIERAN GILL AT THE 02 ARENA: Gary Anderson is world champion and holder of the Betway Premier League title after beating Michael van Gerwen 11-7 in front of 10,000 spectators in London.
Michael van Gerwen rescues draw against Dave Chisnall to top Premier League Darts as Phil Taylor bows out with win
14/05/15 23:37Michael van Gerwen overcame a scare to finish top of the Premier League for a third successive year, after trailing Dave Chisnall three times before securing a 6-6 draw in Brighton on Thursday night.
Raymond van Barneveld beats Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis while Michael van Gerwen beats Phil Taylor 7-4
30/04/15 22:43Raymond van Barneveld recorded victories over Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis to move up to third in the table on week 13 of the Premier League Darts in Birmingham.
Michael van Gerwen thrashes James Wade before losing 7-5 against Gary Anderson
24/04/15 00:02Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson had topsy-turvy nights in Week 12 of the Betway Premier League in Cardiff, while Phil Taylor drew 6-6 with Adrian Lewis.
Robin van Persie tunes in to see Raymond van Barneveld win the 'battle of Holland' against World No 1 Michael van Gerwen in the Premier League Darts showdown
16/04/15 21:39The 'battle of Holland' was nothing short of sensational as Raymond van Barnevald defeated World No 1 Michael van Gerwen - with Robin van Persie an interested spectator.
Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld seek inspiration from fellow Dutchmen at Old Trafford as Premier League Darts rolls into Manchester
01/04/15 16:35Dutch darts duo Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld visited Old Trafford on Wednesday ahead of Thursday night's Premier League Darts ninth leg in Manchester.
Michael van Gerwen smashes Raymond van Barneveld 7-2 in Dublin to stay top of Premier League Darts
27/03/15 00:34Michael van Gerwen produced a stunning performance to thrash fellow Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld in week eight of the Premier League in Dublin.
Carl Froch watches Michael van Gerwen deliver knockout blow to rival Phil Taylor in Nottingham showdown
13/03/15 01:26Michael van Gerwen went top of the Betway Premier League table following a 7-3 victory over Phil Taylor on Thursday night. World champion boxer Carl Froch was among a crowd of more than 6,000.
Michael van Gerwen overcomes Gary Anderson to maintain unbeaten Premier League darts start
20/02/15 01:53Michael van Gerwen moved a point clear at the top of the Premier League Darts table with a 7-4 win over Gary Anderson on Thursday night.
Phil Taylor responds after opening defeat as Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen also claim Betway Premier League victories
13/02/15 00:06Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and James Wade all scored ton-averages as they secured victories in the Betway Premier League on Thursday night.
Rioting fans overshadow Michael van Gerwen's win over Simon Whitlock as police are called after chairs are thrown in Melbourne darts chaos
10/01/15 12:27The final of the Invitational Darts Tournament in Melbourne was halted for some time after a riot broke out among members of the crowd.
Gary Anderson knocks out reigning world champion Michael van Gerwen to reach William Hill World Darts Championship final
03/01/15 21:22Gary Anderson produced a stirring display to reach the final of the William Hill World Darts Championship and knock out reigning world champion Michael van Gerwen in the process.
Gary Anderson vowing to upset world champion Michael van Gerwen at the William Hill World Darts Championship
02/01/15 22:33Gary Anderson is confident he will dethrone world champion Michael van Gerwen on Saturday night— and avenge his two major defeats at the hands of the world No 1.
Michael van Gerwen edges out Robert Thornton to book semi-final spot in PDC World Darts Championship
01/01/15 21:19Michael van Gerwen showed class and tremendous resolve under pressure on Thursday night night as he moved into the semi-finals of the William Hill World Darts Championship.
Michael van Gerwen shows he is force to be reckoned with after booking spot in quarter finals of PDC World Darts Championship
30/12/14 01:15Michael van Gerwen showed why is the real King of Ally Pally, becoming the first man to book his quarter-final spot.
Prince Harry enjoys night at the darts as Stephen Bunting knocks out James Wade and Michael van Gerwen cruises through
29/12/14 22:03With Prince Harry watching live from the VIP section, Stephen Bunting produced a suitably regal performance, knocking out the No 6 seed James Wade from the world darts championships.
Michael van Gerwen vows he is too good to let Terry Jenkins beat him for a third time at Alexander Palace
28/12/14 22:33Michael van Gerwen is ready to avenge his previous two defeats by Terry Jenkins at Alexandra Palace on Monday night and insists he is a better player than his third-round opponent.
Michael van Gerwen avoids upset in World Darts Championship after coming from behind to beat Sascha Stein
27/12/14 22:28Michael van Gerwen was relieved to avoid the biggest upset in World Darts Championship history after coming from a set down to beat Sascha Stein while playing with a toothache.
Michael van Gerwen begins World Darts Championship defence with win over Sam Cullen on opening night at Alexandra Palace
18/12/14 23:02SUNNI UPAL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: Michael van Gerwen was far from his best as he survived a huge scare from Joe Cullen in the first round of his World Darts Championship defence.
World Darts Championship begins with a bang at Alexandra Palace as Michael van Gerwen and Co start bid for Sid Waddell trophy
18/12/14 20:10SUNNI UPAL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: The 2015 World Darts Championship kicked off on Thursday in front of a capacity 2,500 crowd at the Ally Pally in London.
Joe Cullen ready to repeat his giant-slaying heroics again as he gears up to face champion Michael van Gerwen
17/12/14 23:50Joe Cullen, the man who faces champion Michael van Gerwen in the first round of the PDC World Championship on Thursday night knows a thing or two about bringing down giants of darts.
World Darts Championship preview: Michael van Gerwen looks to defend his title, Phil Taylor seeks to get back to No 1 while Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson lead the chasing pack at Alexandra Palace
17/12/14 13:50The 2015 World Darts Championship is almost upon us with the festive fun set to commence at the Alexandra Palace in London on Thursday.
Michael van Gerwen: Phil Taylor has more world titles, but I'll buy more houses
12/12/14 23:16Michael van Gerwen turns up bleary-eyed and takes a moment to finish his coffee before trying to focus his mind on his ambition to own more houses than Phil Taylor and playing darts with Ron Vlaar.
Michael Van Gerwen roars back to defeat James Wade for second World Grand Prix
12/10/14 23:49World No1 Michael Van Gerwen won his second World Grand Prix title with a 5-3 win over James Wade in Dublin on Sunday. Van Gerwen found himself a set down twice rallied to claim the £100,000 title.
Phil Taylor storms to incredible 15th World Matchplay title with 18-9 win over Michael Van Gerwen
27/07/14 19:52Phil Taylor extended his winning run in Blackpool to an amazing seven straight years after beating Michael Van Gerwen to win his 15th World Matchplay title.
Darts walk-on girl takes hilarious tumble at World Matchplay... whilst Michael van Gerwen wins in Blackpool
23/07/14 00:06Michael van Gerwen moved through to the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay darts in Blackpool with a comfortable win over over Ian White. Elsewhere, though, there was some amusement for the crowd as walk-on girl Daniella Allfree took a tumble whilst heading off the stage!
World Darts Championship to feature record £1.25m prize fund as Michael van Gerwen defends title
13/06/14 14:01The 2015 World Darts Championship will feature a record £1,250,000 prize fund, including £250,000 for the winner.
Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld make easy work of Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis to win World Cup of Darts
09/06/14 07:23Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld thrashed their English counterparts Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis to clinch the World Cup of Darts for the Netherlands in Hamburg.
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