Two-year-old Jude Owens has achieved what many thought was impossible: breaking two Guinness World Records with his snooker trick shots. The Manchester toddler, just 302 days shy of turning three, stunned the world by mastering not one, but two challenging shots in the popular cue sport.
Jude's impressive display came on October 12 last year, when he successfully executed a pool bank shot, showcasing remarkable skill and precision for his age. This achievement followed just five weeks earlier, when Jude completed a snooker double pot at the tender age of two years and 261 days old.
The little prodigy's natural talent was first noticed by his father, Luke Owens, who observed Jude's affinity for snooker from an early age. "I think I realised once he put the cue through his fingers and it was dead natural the way he did it," Luke said, highlighting Jude's innate ability.
As news of Jude's remarkable skills spread, he became one of the youngest people to achieve two Guinness World Records simultaneously. His father credited Jude with surpassing him in skill, saying, "Jude's got a lot more natural ability than myself."
Despite being just two years old, Jude has already gained fame and recognition for his talents. In fact, he was given a special walk-out entrance at the 2025 UK Championship, making him the youngest-known person to have a sponsorship in the sport.
When asked about a potential snooker match between himself and his father, Jude confidently replied, "Me." It's clear that this talented youngster is ready to take on the best players in the game.
As the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, Craig Glenday praised Jude's remarkable achievement. "Record-breaking has always belonged to everyone – regardless of age," he said. "To see someone as young as Jude display such skill, enthusiasm and determination is incredibly special."
Jude's family has welcomed the recognition, with his father stating that achieving two Guinness World Records for their son was a dream come true. The little snooker sensation has already made a significant impact on the world of cue sports, and it will be exciting to see what the future holds for this talented young player.
Jude's impressive display came on October 12 last year, when he successfully executed a pool bank shot, showcasing remarkable skill and precision for his age. This achievement followed just five weeks earlier, when Jude completed a snooker double pot at the tender age of two years and 261 days old.
The little prodigy's natural talent was first noticed by his father, Luke Owens, who observed Jude's affinity for snooker from an early age. "I think I realised once he put the cue through his fingers and it was dead natural the way he did it," Luke said, highlighting Jude's innate ability.
As news of Jude's remarkable skills spread, he became one of the youngest people to achieve two Guinness World Records simultaneously. His father credited Jude with surpassing him in skill, saying, "Jude's got a lot more natural ability than myself."
Despite being just two years old, Jude has already gained fame and recognition for his talents. In fact, he was given a special walk-out entrance at the 2025 UK Championship, making him the youngest-known person to have a sponsorship in the sport.
When asked about a potential snooker match between himself and his father, Jude confidently replied, "Me." It's clear that this talented youngster is ready to take on the best players in the game.
As the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, Craig Glenday praised Jude's remarkable achievement. "Record-breaking has always belonged to everyone – regardless of age," he said. "To see someone as young as Jude display such skill, enthusiasm and determination is incredibly special."
Jude's family has welcomed the recognition, with his father stating that achieving two Guinness World Records for their son was a dream come true. The little snooker sensation has already made a significant impact on the world of cue sports, and it will be exciting to see what the future holds for this talented young player.
I gotta say, 2 years old is ridiculously young to be mastering snooker trick shots like that! Jude Owens is a total rockstar 
and I love how his dad recognizes his natural talent from an early age. It's awesome that he's already got sponsorship deals and getting recognized by the Guinness World Records team - the future of snooker just got a whole lot brighter! 
But, what do you guys think? Is it ever too early for kids to start competing in sports like this? Should they be focusing on having fun or is it okay to push them hard from a young age? 
. And let's be real, Jude's dad is like Obama - all proud and supportive, while also trying to keep it low-key 
. The fact that he was given a special walk-out entrance at the UK Championship is like the ultimate equal opportunity sponsorship deal 
. I wonder if we'll see a snooker match between Jude and his dad in the near future? It's got all the makings of a great underdog story - except instead of a sports stadium, it's just a local community center 
. Can't wait to see what's next for this young prodigy! 
Anyway, congrats to Jude and his dad on the sponsorship deal – I'm sure it'll be a real challenge for Luke to not embarrass himself in front of his little prodigy. 
Only time will tell but for now, let's just enjoy watching this talented youngster take on the best players in the game!
jude's future is looking bright, i'm excited to see what's next for this tiny table tennis sensation 
. Newsflash: his dad was the one who first noticed Jude's "talent" & was like OMG my son is a genius 
... meanwhile, I bet theres other 2-year-olds out there whackin balls & havin more fun than Jude 
. Can you imagine being able to say your child can take on the best players in the game? 
Jude is definitely one to watch out for, and I'm loving every minute of this! 
What an absolute delight! I'm utterly fascinated by Jude's natural prowess in snooker 
, particularly considering his tender age. It's truly inspiring to witness someone develop at such a rapid pace, and his skills are not just impressive but also genuinely heartwarming 
. As a fan of cognitive development, I'm intrigued by the notion that some children exhibit remarkable aptitude for complex activities from an early stage – it speaks to the intricate workings of their young brains 
. The way Jude's father has skillfully nurtured his child's passion for snooker is also worth noting, highlighting the significance of supportive family environments in fostering exceptional abilities 
. With two Guinness World Records under his belt, I predict that Jude will continue to captivate audiences and inspire a new generation of cue sports enthusiasts 
year old Jude Owens is literally a GENIUS 
. His natural talent is insane and it's so cool that his dad noticed it early on 
. I'm definitely rooting for him to take on the best players in the game! 
. Anyway, back to Jude Owens, that kid is a total natural at snooker 
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. I'm all for recognition and praise, but can't we just let the kid enjoy his childhood a bit? He's only 2 years old, for crying out loud! 
. And with a sponsorship deal in snooker? That's just too much pressure on a child so young 
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can you even imagine watching him play in person? i'd totally be cheering for him (and probably bawling tears of joy) 
. They're keeping things humble, and that's what matters most. It's easy to get caught up in the fame and fortune, but Luke's just saying, "Me" when asked about a match with his dad - it shows he's not letting it go to his head 
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. Do we get jealous or inspired? As parents, friends, and fans, let's try to be more like Luke - supportive and proud of the little talents in our lives 
. This kid's gonna do big things in snooker & life, mark my words!
. His dad is being super humble about it too, saying Jude just has natural ability which is really cool to see. And can we talk about how cute is he walking out onto that snooker court in his own special entrance? I'm literally rooting for him to take on the pros!
I'm not saying Jude doesn't deserve recognition, but let's not forget the bigger picture here. We need to create opportunities for all children, not just the ones with natural talent. 
. I mean, two Guinness World Records at 2 years old? That's either super impressive or super staged. His dad's claim that Jude has more natural ability than him is kinda suspicious 
. On the other hand, Jude's skills are actually pretty insane 
... but did he really have to say "me" when asked about a match against his dad? Was that some kind of hint at a future showdown or just a weird toddler tantrum