Florian ‘Venom’ Kohler
Florian Kohler, born in France on July 10, 1988, is a multilingual licensed optometrist and a black belt in Judo. Additionally, he is a pool phenom known as Venom, revolutionizing trick shot pool with his artistry and remarkable skill.Venom’s unique talent and spectacular shot execution showcase the best of the trick shot pool. Watching him gracefully defy gravity and motion, it’s astonishing to realize that such advanced skills belong to someone who only started playing at 18. Most trick-shot masters begin at a very young age, around 3 or 4.Venom received a mini-pool table for his 18th birthday and learned his initial trick shots from online videos. Unsatisfied with mere imitation, he soon began creating his modern variations of classic trick shots. Within two years, Venom competed with seasoned pros who had played long before he was born. He has never looked back.
POOL achievement
Most Viewed Trick Shot Artist of All Time with 1 billion views and counting (JULY 2020)
Voted #3 Most Influential Pool Personality in the World (SEPT 2020)
Winner – Artistic Pool US National, Trick & Fancy, Special Arts, Follow, Jump & Masse – Parkersburg, WV, USA (SEPT 2023)
Winner -WPA World Artistic Pool – Bay City, MI, USA (FEB 2024)
Winner -WPA World Artistic Pool Stroke, Jump & Masse – Bay City, MI, USA (FEB 2024)
world records
Guinness World Records– Most Trick Shots Completed in 1h, 24h & 48h – Parkersburg, WV, USA (JAN 2024)
Word Record – Longest Pool Trick Shots Marathon (48h) – Parkersburg, WV, USA (JAN 2024)
World Record – Highest Score in any WPA Artistic Pool Championship, 294/320 (9ft Table) – Bay City, MI, USA (FEB 2024)
Most World Artistic Pool Discipline Medals -13, tied with Hall of Famer Mike Massey – (MARCH 2024)
Most Guinness World Records Held by a Pool Player – 12 and counting (MARCH 2024)
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