Mark Cleaver

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Mark Cleaver
Personal information
Nickname"The Maestro"
Born (1967-10-02) 2 October 1967 (age 57)
Taranaki, New Zealand
Home townTaranaki, New Zealand
Darts information
Playing darts since2009
Darts23g Cuesoul
Laterality Right-handed
Walk-on music"Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol
Organisation (see split in darts)
PDC 2012–
WDF 2021–
Current world ranking (WDF) 47 Steady2.svg (8 December 2024) [1]
WDF major events – best performances
World Masters Last 272: 2016
Other tournament wins
Auckland Open 2016, 2018, 2022
Ted Clements Open 2018, 2024
Medal record
Men's Darts
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
WDF Asia-Pacific Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Seoul Men's pairs
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Seoul Team event

Mark Cleaver (born 2 October 1967 [2] ) is a New Zealand professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events.

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Career

Cleaver made his World Series of Darts debut in the 2015 Auckland Darts Masters losing to Peter Wright from Scotland. He then participated at 2017 Auckland Darts Masters, losing to James Wade of England, and then played at the 2018 Brisbane Darts Masters losing to Michael van Gerwen from Netherlands.

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References

  1. "WDF Men's Rankings Table". WDF. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. "Mark Cleaver – Mastercaller.com". Mastercaller.