Darts champion Matt Clark has recently shared that he received a serious warning about his health after being hospitalized due to a life-threatening blood clot. The 57-year-old player, known as ‘Superman,’ had to withdraw from the World Seniors Tour upon doctors’ advice that his life was at risk unless he made significant changes to his daily routine.
Having held a PDC Tour Card for several years, Clark achieved his best performance at the World Championships in 2006, reaching the last 32 before being stopped by Phil Taylor. Subsequently losing his Tour Card, he transitioned to the WDF circuit.
In a candid discussion about his frightening experience, Clark revealed the gravity of the situation, stating, “Midway through the seniors tour, I got a life-threatening blood clot in a not very pleasant place.” He emphasized the severity of the situation when doctors warned him about the potential consequences.
Despite facing health challenges, Clark made a comeback to competitive darts, notably securing the No. 7 seed in the WDF World Championship. He is set to compete against Francois Schweyen from Belgium in the last 16 round.
Clark’s career highlights include winning the 1999 Canadian Open and reaching the quarter-finals of the 2008 World Matchplay. Although he faced a defeat by James Wade in a significant match, he has persevered and returned to the darts scene with determination.
The PDC World Darts Championship is scheduled to kick off on December 11, with fans having the opportunity to watch every match live exclusively through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle services.