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My Take
Xiao Guodong's story moves me more than most. Turning pro in 2007 and not winning a ranking title until 2024—seventeen years later—is a test of patience few could survive without quitting. That he finally broke through at the Wuhan Open, beating Si Jiahui 10–7 in a historic all-Chinese final, makes the triumph feel earned in a way overnight success never does. Snooker looks calm on the surface, but underneath that long wait sits a fierce, quiet stubbornness. Born in 1989 in Chongqing, he reminds me that perseverance is its own kind of talent, and I root for late bloomers like him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Xiao Guodong
- Name (Japanese)
- 肖国棟
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- February 10, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Yuzhong District, People's Republic of China
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- snooker player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiao%20Guodong
Frequently asked questions
When was Xiao Guodong born?
Born February 10, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Xiao Guodong from?
Xiao Guodong is from Yuzhong District, People's Republic of China.
What does Xiao Guodong do?
Xiao Guodong works as snooker player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.