In London, the League of Legends World Championship is reaching new heights. As Bilibili Gaming battles T1 Esports, hundreds of thousands of dollars are at stake. In the fourth game of the grand final, Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok made history by achieving his 500th all-time kill in the tournament.
Faker has been competing in the League of Legends World Championship for a decade, becoming the first player to hit this significant milestone.
Records on Records
This tournament is turning out to be phenomenal for T1’s Faker. Already a legend, this skilled esports pro won his 100th LoL Worlds match on October 12, and now he has reached the impressive 500 all-time kills in the tournament.
At the time of writing, T1 managed to pull back from a 2-1 deficit to draw even with Bilibili Gaming, a team eyeing its first victory on esports’ grandest stage. During the fourth round of the series, Faker eliminated BLG Xun to secure the 500-kill record. Shortly after, T1 clinched the map victory, setting the stage for a decisive game five.
The Fateful Moment
Moments after eliminating BLG Xun, Faker’s achievement was etched into esports history. Faker consistently proves why he is arguably the most impactful competitor in the realm of esports. With four world championship wins under his belt, Faker is determined to add another one today in London. He is a true rockstar in the esports arena, unparalleled in his prowess.
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