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Renee Xie Makes History as First Female GUKPT Champion
NewsSeptember 7, 2026·1 min read

Renee Xie Makes History as First Female GUKPT Champion


Renee Xie has made history by becoming the first female champion of the GUKPT. Xie won the GUKPT Luton Main Event, outlasting a 396-strong field. She took home £35,435 for her victory, securing her place in the GUKPT history books.

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