Stephen Lee

English snooker player and champion

Stephen Lee - English snooker player and champion
Born

October 12th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Achieved prominence as a professional snooker player. Competed at the highest levels of the sport throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. Secured multiple titles, including ranking event victories. Recognized for exceptional skill and tactical proficiency in snooker, contributing to the popularity of the game in England and beyond. His career included participation in the World Snooker Championship and other significant tournaments.

Won the 1999 BBC Sport Personality of the Year award

Claimed multiple ranking titles during his career

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