Dutch professional darts player Michael van Gerwen, 33, was born on April 25, 1989 in Boxtel, Netherlands.
Gerwen started playing darts at the age of 13 and won the PDC World Championship three times, in 2014, 2017 and 2019.
The athlete is currently ranked No. 4 in the world and has also won the World Masters 2006, the PDC World Championship and numerous other competitions.
Michael Van Gerwen is deaf, right?
No, Michael van Gerwen is not deaf; However, there have been rumors about his hearing loss that have no basis in reality.
Gerwen also stated that he will never choose to wear earplugs because he doesn’t like wearing them or following trends; For him, wearing earplugs is more like a soccer player putting on a green shoe because others did.
Michael has won the PDC World Championship three times.
Additionally, Michael has made no official statements on the matter and no reliable sources have confirmed his hearing loss. So unless the darts player discloses a potential hearing impairment, we assume their ears are in good condition.
Van Gerwen, Michael Details of Illness and Disability
Although Gerwen has suffered some injuries, he is not seriously ill. As an athlete, he could not prevent the damage.
We understand the athlete is not disabled because he has not publicly confirmed rumors that he has been speculated that he has an autism spectrum disorder.
Following the Premier League play-offs in Berlin, Michael underwent surgery having recently been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The syndrome causes tingling, numbness, and pain in the hand and fingers while pressure is applied to a nerve in the wrist.
He also suffered a back injury in March 2017 and was unable to defend his UK Open title. Despite treatment, the pain returned in 2020 while he was showering with his partner.
Michael Van Gerwen is still married, right?
Yes, Michael is still married to Daphne Van Gerwen, his former longtime lover became a wife, and they have two beautiful children.
The couple married in 2014 after walking down the aisle and exchanged vows. The Gerwen couple also raise a toast to celebrate their anniversary on August 2nd.
Gerwen is vacationing in Ibiza, Spain with his stunning wife and adorable children.
In 2017, Daphne gave birth to their firstborn, a daughter named Zo, who will turn four in 2021. Also, on August 6, 2022, Zo will be 5 years old. They also had a boy named Mike as their second child in 2020. Mike turns two years old on April 1st every year when he also celebrates his birthday.
Update on Michael Van Gerwen’s health
Competing in World Matchplay Darts and advancing to the semi-finals, Gerwen appears to be in good health.
The athlete thanked his supporters for their unwavering support in an Instagram post, in which he expressed his delight at making the final four. He updates his followers on social media with all his life and gaming news.
Michael’s revelation that he had to undergo surgery to permanently get rid of the tingling in his arms and hands worried some of his fans.
The darts player’s recent results have been excellent so the operation appears to have been a success. Along with the other participants, we also wish him good luck for the final; May the strongest competitor triumph and be supported by loved ones.