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Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld loves darts and the Lakeside after successfully defending his title in 1999

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Ted Hankey eyes up the champagne and silver as the first champion of the millennium after the shortest ever world final

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John Boy Walton gives his cheesiest smile after pulling off a surprise victory over Ted Hankey in the all-English 2001 final

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The maiden women's title went to Trina Gulliver who has successfully defended the trophy ever since her 2001 triumph

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The silverware went south in 2002 when Australia's Tony David became the first winner from the southern hemisphere

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Raymond van Barneveld is back in the spotlight in 2003 after claiming the coveted trophy for a third time at the Lakeside