Darts professional Matt Clark recently shared a harrowing experience where he was advised by doctors to either rest or face dire consequences due to a life-threatening blood clot. The 57-year-old athlete, known as ‘Superman,’ had to withdraw from the World Seniors Tour after medical professionals emphasized the urgent need for him to change his daily routine to safeguard his life.
Clark, who held a PDC Tour Card from 2003 to 2017 and again from 2019 to 2022, achieved his best performance at the World Championships in 2006, reaching the last 32 before being stopped by Phil Taylor. Following the loss of his Tour Card, he transitioned to the WDF circuit.
Reflecting on his health scare, Clark recounted the critical situation he faced, stating, “During the seniors tour, I developed a life-threatening blood clot in a precarious location.” He further shared the alarming warning he received from doctors, highlighting the severity of the situation and the potential risks involved.
Despite facing health challenges, Clark made a comeback to competitive darts and is set to compete in the WDF World Championship as the No. 7 seed, where he will go up against Belgium’s Francois Schweyen in the last 16. Over his career, Clark has achieved notable successes, including winning the 1999 Canadian Open and reaching the quarter-finals of the 2008 World Matchplay.
As the PDC World Darts Championship kicks off on December 11, fans can catch all the action live exclusively on Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle.
