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Until recently, the Saarland native had a normal job and is now celebrated by his fans as the “German Giant.” Gabriel Clemens is a pretty laid-back guy who comes in with an Oasis song before games.
After this biggest hit of his career Gabriel Clemens was completely exhausted. On the darts stage in London, the German world champion struggled to hold back tears Sunday night, in the press room he was completely overwhelmed. “Right now I feel pretty empty. Empty, I don’t know if that’s positive. I’m a bit lost for words. Of course I’m totally happy,” he said after looking dramatic at the World Cup. 4: 3 over defending champion Peter Wright had won.
With the sensational success, he especially inspired fans of German darts. And now great success also seems possible.
But who is the 37-year-old man anyway? A portrait of the greatest hope for German darts today.
It all started in 2001
Clemens, who was born in Saarlouis and now lives in Saarwellingen, started darts in 2001, participated in the Players Championship in Germany in 2007 and became German champion in 2014 and 2017 with his club Kaiserslautern.
The right music, of course, shouldn’t be missing from your performances – your pre-game opening song is “Wonderwall” by Oasis. He sacrificed a lot for his professional career.
From darts superstar to German hope: Big favorite Peter Wright (left) congratulates Gabriel Clemens. (Source: PS Sports Images / imago images)
He long ago quit his job as an industrial mechanic in Saarland for a career in darts. This willingness to take risks is an integral part of success at darts. “I think there are not many limits upwards. Everything is very fast. I do a lot for that, I train a lot for that. Then we will see how far I go,” Clemens, who is in a committed relationship, said once. but he has no children.
“The German Giant” or simply “Gaga”
Over the years he has “earned” his own nickname in darts with “German Giant”, given to him for his athletic success and height. There is no more accurate information on your body measurements. But one thing is clear: it clearly outperforms most darts professionals. Friends and acquaintances like to call him “Gaga” for short.
Before the World Cup, darts expert Elmar Paulke told t-online: “Despite Corona, Gabriel took the next step in 2020. For the first time, he was able to qualify for the big TV tournaments, that was really cool. “.
For a long time he was considered a fairly quiet guy. Perhaps even too quiet for the colorful world of professional darts. But now he clenches his hand after successes, screams with joy, or even cries, as after the surprising victory over Peter Wright.
From Sunday at the latest, it has become clear that Clemens is always good for a surprise. Now you want to create the next sports sensation. On December 30 he will compete in the round of 16 of the World Darts.
