Wael Talaat
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| Born | 17 March 1964 |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 February 2025 (aged 60) |
| Sport country |  Egypt |
| Professional | 1998/1999 |
Wael Talaat (Arabic: وائل طلعت; 17 March 1964 – 20 February 2025) was an Egyptian snooker player. He is notable for being the first man to make a 83-point break in 6-red snooker, which earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.[1] He had one season as a professional on the tour, in 1998.[2]
Talaat won the ABSF African Snooker Championships a record three times, as well as losing in four other finals. He also took part in the 2022 World Seniors Championship, beating Maria Catalano 3–0,[3] before losing to Jimmy White in the last 16.
Talaat died on 20 February 2025, at the age of 60.[4][better source needed]
