Dave Lanning: Darts & speedway broadcaster dies at 78

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Darts and speedway commentator Dave Lanning, who called the first televised nine-dart finish, has died aged 78.

Lanning worked for channels including Sky Sports and ITV, and covered 50 successive speedway world finals.

He described the moment in 1984 when John Lowe made television's first nine-dart finish at the World Matchplay
Dave Lanning: Darts & speedway broadcaster dies at 78 - BBC Sport
 
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