2023 LOL World Championship: Faker Secures His 4th Title And Continues His Legend
The annual League of Legends S13 World Championship finals finally took place on November 19th, featuring the clash between the Korean T1 team, and China's LPL representatives, WBG team. T1 secured victory with a 3:0 sweep, claiming the championship trophy after a seven-year gap. Their mid-lane player, "Faker" (Lee Sang-hyeok), also bagged his 4th career title, further cementing his legendary status.
LCK and LPL have always been the pivotal regions in League of Legends tournaments. This year, after entering the quarterfinals, T1 defeated the LPL's BLG , followed by a triumph over the championship-favored JDG in the semifinals. Today's 3-0 victory against WBG solidified their rare "LPL clean sweep" record, maintaining an undefeated streak against LPL teams in Bo5 matches at Worlds. This fourth championship for T1 marks a remarkable achievement.
Since the inception of the League of Legends World Championship in 2011, T1 has made it to the finals six times, winning the championship four times. Notably, 27-year-old Faker holds the record for the most titles in League of Legends history with four championships. Regardless of when he might retire, he undeniably stands as the GOAT in the history of Esports.
The annual League of Legends S13 World Championship finals finally took place on November 19th, featuring the clash between the Korean T1 team, and China's LPL representatives, WBG team. T1 secured victory with a 3:0 sweep, claiming the championship trophy after a seven-year gap. Their mid-lane player, "Faker" (Lee Sang-hyeok), also bagged his 4th career title, further cementing his legendary status.
LCK and LPL have always been the pivotal regions in League of Legends tournaments. This year, after entering the quarterfinals, T1 defeated the LPL's BLG , followed by a triumph over the championship-favored JDG in the semifinals. Today's 3-0 victory against WBG solidified their rare "LPL clean sweep" record, maintaining an undefeated streak against LPL teams in Bo5 matches at Worlds. This fourth championship for T1 marks a remarkable achievement.
Since the inception of the League of Legends World Championship in 2011, T1 has made it to the finals six times, winning the championship four times. Notably, 27-year-old Faker holds the record for the most titles in League of Legends history with four championships. Regardless of when he might retire, he undeniably stands as the GOAT in the history of Esports.