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Who Is the Fastest Snooker Player? Record-Breaking Speed of Ronnie O'Sullivan

Discover who holds the title of the fastest snooker player with Ronnie O'Sullivan's record-breaking maximum break in just over five minutes.

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The title of the fastest snooker player is often attributed to Ronnie O'Sullivan. Known for his extraordinary skill and speed, O'Sullivan set a record in 1997 by completing a maximum break in just five minutes and eight seconds.

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  1. Who holds the record for the fastest maximum break in snooker?

    Ronnie O'Sullivan holds the record for the fastest maximum break, completing it in five minutes and eight seconds in 1997.

  2. What is a maximum break in snooker?

    A maximum break in snooker is the highest possible score in a single frame, achieved by potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks and all six colors, totaling 147 points.

  3. Why is Ronnie O'Sullivan considered the fastest snooker player?

    Ronnie O'Sullivan is considered the fastest because of his swift playing style and the record-setting time he took to complete a maximum break.

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