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| Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 15 April-1 May |
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Mark Selby created history as he became the first player ever to make a maximum 147 break in a World Championship final.
The four-time world champion's feat comes 40 years on from the first ever maximum at the Crucible, compiled by Cliff Thorburn in 1983.
Selby is the 10th player to achieve a total clearance at the Sheffield venue.
There have been 14 in total at the Crucible with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry making three each.
Kyren Wilson also made a 147 earlier in the tournament during his 10-5 first-round win against Ryan Day.
Selby now looks set to share with him an additional £55,000 in prize money, with £40,000 on offer for a 147 and £15,000 for the tournament's highest break.
More to follow.
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