Mika Immonen

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1. When was Mika Immonen born?December 17, 1972
2. Where was Mika Immonen born?London, England
3. What was Mika Immonen's job?Began professional pool career in the early 1990s after excelling in snooker
4. What is the major world titles?WPA World Nine-ball Championship (2001), WPA World Ten-ball Championships (2009)
5. What is the US open victories?Won the US Open Nine-ball Championship in 2008 and 2009
6. Who is Mika Immonen?Mika Immonen is a famous Finnish pool player who is known as "The Iceman." He has won many world titles and is a legend in cue sports.

Cue Sports: A general term for games played with a cue stick and balls on a cloth-covered table, including pool and snooker.
WPA World Nine-ball Championship: The premier international tournament for the game of nine-ball pool, determining the world champion.
Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame: An esteemed institution that recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of billiards in North America.