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BLE

2019-12-01T23:58:06Z

Jack johnston: /* Naming Controversy */

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|image=
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|year=2014
|anames=
|variants=
|subgroup=
|algs=27
|moves=
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
|previous=third [[F2L]] pair
|next=[[PLL]]
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|nextimage=[[Image:OLLinfo.png|120px|left|link=OLL cube state]]

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'''BLE''', short for '''Brooks Last Edge''', is an [[OLS]] [[subset]] consisting of 27 [[algorithms]] for cases in which the [[last layer]] has all edges oriented and the [[last slot]]'s corner piece is solved.

== Naming Controversy ==
[[Anthony Brooks]] came up with the idea of BLE independently. However, after publishing the [[algorithms]] for the subset, Anthony discovered that [[Jack Johnston]] and [[Michael Gottlieb]] had already come up with the same subset in late 2013. BLE is the second half of their subset [[JJLS]]. Jack and Anthony later came to an agreement that it could be called BLE since Anthony spent more time on it, generated faster algorithms, and Anthony intended BLE to be used in a different way from JJLS.

== See Also ==
* [[JJLS]]
* [[OLS]]
* [[VLS]]
* [[HLS]]
* [[ZBLS]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/6-80-avg-5-anthony-brooks.63829/#post-1219392 BLE algorithms PDF]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6870pVuxBI Anthony Brooks' Q&A video on BLE]

Rowe Hessler

2016-11-29T16:14:04Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Rowe Hessler
|IMAGE=RoweHessler.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=2009
|ALIASES=rowehess
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=February 27, 1991
|AGE=25
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|ID=2007HESS01
|FAMOUSFOR=[[2x2]], [[3x3]], [[BLD]] WRs, [[VLS]] and [[HLS]]
}}

'''Rowe Hessler''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber from [[New York]] known for his achievements first in 3x3 [[BLD]] and [[multi-BLD]] in 2008, and more recently in 2x2 speedsolve, 3x3 speedsolve, and 3x3 [[OH]]. Since 2009, he has been considered among the fastest 3x3 speedsolvers in the world.

Rowe first made his name as a world-class 3x3 BLD solver, setting the North American multi-BLD records in 2007 and 2008. Moving on to other events, he set the world record for 2x2 single and average. Since setting the North American 3x3 average record in 2009, he has been considered one of the fastest 3x3 solvers in North America and in the world. He was the 3x3 Speedsolve US Champion for 2009 and 2010, and is the first person to have successfully defended the title.

Rowe is famous for his tps. He has inspired the phrase "ROWE SPEED!"

== Notable Results on Video ==
See also [http://www.youtube.com/user/rowehess Rowe's YouTube channel].

=== 3x3x3 BLD ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?3222-Rowe-Hessler-1-17-BLD-official-solve Rowe Hessler 1:17 BLD official solve]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?3060-Rowe-s-51-solve-reconstructed Rowe's 51 solve reconstructed]

=== 2x2 Speedsolve ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?18985-Rowe-Hessler-2x2x2-3.15-average-(former-WR) Rowe Hessler 2x2x2 3.15 average (former WR)]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?17633-Rowe-Hessler-2.45-2x2-World-Record-Average Rowe Hessler 2.45 2x2 World Record Average]

=== 3x3x3 Speedsolve ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33926-Rowe-Hessler-s-NAR-Average-8.27 Rowe Hessler's NAR Average- 8.27]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkzcGEAkq1g Rowe Hessler World Rubik's Championship 2011 Final]

== Achievements ==

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Łukasz Ciałoń]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=2x2 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Andrew Kang]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2009, 2010 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Leyan Lo]] | year=2006, 2007 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Blindfolded US Champion | year=2008 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Alexander Yu]] | year=2009 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Timothy Sun]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=2x2 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2009 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[David Woner]] | year=2010 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Michael Gottlieb]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2009 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2010, 2011 }}

{{S-end}}

== Media Appearances ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35364-Rowe-Hessler-solving-the-cube-on-ABC-s-quot-The-Chew-quot Rowe Hessler solving the cube on ABC's "The Chew"]

== External links ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?18286 Interview with Rowe Hessler]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/rowehess Rowe Hessler's YouTube channel]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 04 - Rowe Hessler]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35870-RLS-My-new-last-slot-OLL-experiment RLS: My new last slot/OLL experiment]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:3x3x3 solvers|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:EG users|Hessler, Rowe]]

Michał Pleskowicz

2016-11-29T16:13:23Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Michał Pleskowicz
|IMAGE=Michał Pleskowicz.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES=Plechoss
|COUNTRY=Poland
|BIRTHDATE=28 June 1995
|AGE=21
|JOBS=
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009PLES01
|FAMOUSFOR=3x3 [[OH]] WR, 2011 World Champion
}}

'''Michał Pleskowicz''' is a [[Poland|Polish]] speedcuber. He beat [[Feliks Zemdegs]] in the 3x3 speedsolve final round of [[World Championship 2011]] to become the reigning 3x3 speedsolve World Champion. Since setting the 3x3 [[OH]] average record of 13.57 seconds at the same event, Michał has improved both single and average world records.

Since World Championship 2011, he has competed 8 times, setting 3x3 OH world records at both: 9.53 single (first sub-10) at Kociewie Open 2011; 12.77 and 12.67 average (first sub-13) at Cubing Spring 2012. He is currently fourth in the world for OH average.

== Notable Videos ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?34175-OH-single-WR-9.53 OH single WR - 9.53]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?36533-Michal-Plechoss-Pleskowicz-12.67-3x3x3-OH-WR-av5&p=737310#post737310 Michał 'Plechoss' Pleskowicz 12.67 3x3x3 OH WR av5]

== Achievements ==
=== Milestones ===
* 3x3 OH: first sub-14 average (13.53), sub-13 average (12.77), first sub-10 single (9.53)

=== Titles ===

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Breandan Vallance]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011}}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2013}}

{{S-end}}
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=Continental Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Edouard Chambon]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=2x2 Speedsolve European Champion | year=2010}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Carlos Méndez García-Barroso]]| year=2012}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Milán Baticz]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 One-Handed European Champion | year=2010, 2012}}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-end}}

== See also ==
* [[List of World Records/3OH]]
* [[Computer cubes]]

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35959-Zane-Carney-and-Michal-Pleskowicz-have-been-interviewed-for-Cubing-Dare-Magazine&p=724630#post724630 Zane Carney and Michał Pleskowicz have been interviewed for Cubing Dare Magazine]
* [http://issuu.com/mirrorreflection/docs/march2012 Cubing Dare Magazine March 2012 issue]

[[Category:World record holders|Pleskowicz, Michal]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Pleskowicz, Michal]]
[[Category:OH cubers|Pleskowicz, Michal]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Pleskowicz, Michal]]
[[Category:Cubers|Pleskowicz, Michal]]

Christopher Olson

2016-11-29T16:12:31Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Christopher Yu Olson
|IMAGE=
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES= Topher Cyotheking Chris
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=1996
|AGE=20
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009OLSO01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2 ranking, well-known YouTuber
}}

'''Christopher Yu Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. Two time national champion, he is also the former WR holder in the 2x2 event with an average of 1.71, which beat the previous record by 0.25 seconds.

In collaboration with [[Robert Yau]] and others, Olson developed the TCLL 2x2 method.

[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Former world record holders|Olson, Christopher]]

Christopher Olson

2014-09-01T20:24:00Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Christopher Olson
|IMAGE=Christopher Olson.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES= Topher
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=
|AGE=18
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009OLSO01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2 ranking
}}

'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. Two time national champion, he is also the former WR holder in the 2x2 event with an average of 1.71, and currently ranks third in the world. His greatest accomplishment is his current Minnesota state record in the 2x2 single event.

In collaboration with Rob Yau and others, Olson developed the TCLL 2x2 method.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Former world record holders|Olson, Christopher]]

Christopher Olson

2014-09-01T20:23:36Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Christopher Olson
|IMAGE=Christopher Olson.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES= Topher
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=
|AGE=17
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009OLSO01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2 ranking
}}

'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. Two time national champion, he is also the former WR holder in the 2x2 event with an average of 1.71, and currently ranks third in the world. His greatest accomplishment is his current Minnesota state record in the 2x2 single event.

In collaboration with Rob Yau and others, Olson developed the TCLL 2x2 method.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Former world record holders|Olson, Christopher]]

Christopher Olson

2014-01-22T23:26:14Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Christopher Olson
|IMAGE=Christopher Olson.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES= Topher
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=
|AGE=17
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009OLSO01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2 ranking
}}

'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. Two time national champion, he is also the current WR holder in the 2x2 event with an average of 1.71. In collaboration with Rob Yau and others, Olson developed the TCLL 2x2 method.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]

Feliks Zemdegs

2013-11-23T04:47:56Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Feliks Zemdegs
|IMAGE=FeliksZemdegs.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=faz
|COUNTRY=Australia
|BIRTHDATE=20 December 1995
|AGE=17
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009ZEMD01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 3x3OH and 4x4BLD WRs
}}

'''Feliks Zemdegs''' is an [[Australia]]n speedcuber from Melbourne, Australia. He is the current world record holder for 3x3 average and 5x5 single and average. He is widely considered to be the most successful competitive cuber in history. Even though he is fast, Feliks is starting to lose world records, because he got very quick before anyone else, now other people are caching up to him, like [[Mats Valk]], that broke his 3x3 single(5.55), Sebastian Weyer, that broke his 4x4 average(29.17), and Christopher Olson, that broke his 2x2 average(2.02).
== Style ==
Feliks is a color-neutral CFOP user. His meteoric rise in 2009, together with [[Rowe Hessler]]'s earlier success, were the catalysts for the current popularity of [[Color neutrality]] in 3x3 speedsolving. (Also, str8baq) For the 2x2 cube, he uses CLL.

== Achievements ==
=== Milestones ===
Feliks was the first cuber to achieve the following milestones:

=== Official ===
* 3x3 speedsolve average: sub-10, sub-9, sub-8, sub-7
* 3x3 speedsolve single: sub-7, sub-6
* 4x4 speedsolve average: sub-40, sub-35
* 4x4 speedsolve single: sub-35 (in fact almost sub-30)
* 5x5 speedsolve sub-1min average of 5
* 5x5 speedsolve single: sub-1:00
* 3x3 one-handed average: sub-15, sub-15

=== World Records ===
Feliks currently holds 4 world records; 2 single records and 2 average records.

'''Single'''
*4x4x4 cube: 25.34
*5x5x5 cube: 51.09

'''Average'''
*3x3x3 Cube: 6.54
*5x5x5 Cube: 57.64

=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Michał Pleskowicz]] | year=2011 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2013 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=2x2 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Cameron Stollery]] | year=2013}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Syuhei Omura]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011,2013 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2013}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Arifumi Fushimi]] | year=2011 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 OH World Champion | year=2013 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2013}}

{{S-end}}

== See also ==
* [[Color neutrality]]

== External links ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feliks_Zemdegs Wikipedia entry for Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/fazrulz1 Feliks Zemdegs's YouTube channel]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 02 - Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?34267-7.34-avg-12 7.34 avg 12]
=== Interviews ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/entry.php?23-The-Faztest The Faztest]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24929 Interview with Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/entry.php?21-Interview-with-Jessica-Fridrich-and-Zbigniew-Zborowski-about-Feliks-Zemdegs Interview with Jessica Fridrich and Zbigniew Zborowski about Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgbNYznXxEE Feliks Zemdegs Exclusive Interview - Rubik's Cube record holder]

=== Tribute Videos ===
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35848-video-My-name-is-Feliks-Zemdegs (video) My name is Feliks Zemdegs]
* Youtube.com: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWRVUWEaOQo My name is Feliks Zemdegs]

[[Category:World record holders|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:World champions|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:Big Cube solvers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:OH cubers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:3x3x3 solvers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:4x4x4 solvers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:Cubers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]

Dan Cohen

2013-11-16T01:30:12Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Dan Cohen
|IMAGE=Dan Cohen.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=2008
|ALIASES=masterofthebass, dankoen
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=October 25, 1989
|AGE=24
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|ID=2007COHE01
|FAMOUSFOR=Big cube WRs, Co-Inventor of the famed 'samwhich'
}}

'''Dan Cohen''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. Since 2007, he has consistently ranked among the top big cube solvers in the world. He has held the world record in 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 at multiples times between 2008 and 2011. In particular, this makes him one of the few viable rivals to [[Feliks Zemdegs]] in those categories.

Dan studied Music Technology as an undergrad at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently studies acoustics at the Peabody Institute, a renowned conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University.

== Speedcubing ==
=== Rise and World Domination (2007-2009) ===
Dan started cubing in 2007 as a result of influence by Jon Choi.[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen]

=== Struggle for Top (2009-current) ===
Once labeled the uncontested king of big cubes, Dan's times, while still very fast, are no longer world dominating. Americans Kevin Hays and Kevin Costello III have successfully stripped Cohen of all national records. Still Cohen is a very relevant cuber today. His sum of all average ranks places him second, only behind Japan's Yu Nakajima.

== Fame, Influence, and Perception by the Community ==
Dan is a moderator on the [[Speedsolving Forums]]. Dan has appeared twice on the [[CubeCast Podcast]], in Episodes 13 and 20.

== Achievements ==

=== Notable Competition Appearances ===
* [[WC2011#5x5 Speedsolve|WC2011 5x5 Final]]: Second place behind [[Feliks Zemdegs]] after world-record singles by both.

=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Mátyás Kuti]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Piotr Michał Padlewski]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Square-1 World Champion | year=2011}}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Ruzhen Ye]] | year=2013}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009, 2010 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Andrew Ricci]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2010, 2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jonathan Choi]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2008-2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Sam Boyles]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic US Champion | year=2010 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernie Pulchny]] | year=2011 }}

{{S-end}}

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen Interview with Dan Cohen]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/member.php?373-masterofthebass Dan Cohen's profile on the Speedsolving Forums]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/ CubeCast Podcast]
* [[Andrew Nelson]]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Square-1 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:4x4x4 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Big Cube solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Cohen, Dan]]

Dan Cohen

2013-11-16T01:29:54Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Dan Cohen
|IMAGE=Dan Cohen.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=2008
|ALIASES=masterofthebass, dankoen
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=October 25, 1989
|AGE=24
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|ID=2007COHE01
|FAMOUSFOR=Big cube WRs, Co-Inventor of the famed 'samwhich'
}}

'''Dan Cohen''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. Since 2007, he has consistently ranked among the top big cube solvers in the world. He has held the world record in 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 at multiples times between 2008 and 2011. In particular, this makes him one of the few viable rivals to [[Feliks Zemdegs]] in those categories.

Dan studied Music Technology as an undergrad at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently studies acoustics at the Peabody Institute, a renowned conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University.

== Speedcubing ==
=== Rise and World Domination (2007-2009) ===
Dan started cubing in 2007 as a result of influence by Jon Choi.[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen]

=== Struggle for Top (2009-current) ===
Once labeled the uncontested king of big cubes, Dan's times, while still very fast,are no longer world dominating. Americans Kevin Hays and Kevin Costello III have successfully stripped Cohen of all national records. Still Cohen is a very relevant cuber today. His sum of all average ranks places him second, only behind Japan's Yu Nakajima.

== Fame, Influence, and Perception by the Community ==
Dan is a moderator on the [[Speedsolving Forums]]. Dan has appeared twice on the [[CubeCast Podcast]], in Episodes 13 and 20.

== Achievements ==

=== Notable Competition Appearances ===
* [[WC2011#5x5 Speedsolve|WC2011 5x5 Final]]: Second place behind [[Feliks Zemdegs]] after world-record singles by both.

=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Mátyás Kuti]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Piotr Michał Padlewski]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Square-1 World Champion | year=2011}}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Ruzhen Ye]] | year=2013}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009, 2010 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Andrew Ricci]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2010, 2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jonathan Choi]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2008-2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Sam Boyles]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic US Champion | year=2010 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernie Pulchny]] | year=2011 }}

{{S-end}}

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen Interview with Dan Cohen]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/member.php?373-masterofthebass Dan Cohen's profile on the Speedsolving Forums]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/ CubeCast Podcast]
* [[Andrew Nelson]]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Square-1 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:4x4x4 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Big Cube solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Cohen, Dan]]

Kevin Hays

2013-11-15T23:53:39Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Kevin Hays
|IMAGE=Kevin Hays.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES=Kevin "Purple" Hays
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=
|AGE=19
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009HAYS01
|FAMOUSFOR=6x6 WRs
}}

'''Kevin Hays''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber from White Rock, [[Canada]]. He specializes in big cubes and has, since 2010, been one of the top [[6x6x6]] and 7x7x7 solvers in the world. Hays currently holds the world record single and mean for 6x6x6.

== Trivia ==
Kevin and David Adams were born in the same hospital, the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, Canada, several months apart. Apparently they have a bromance (see article history).

== Achievements ==
=== Milestones ===
Kevin was the first cuber to achieve the following milestones in official competitions:
* 6x6 speedsolve: sub-1:50 single; sub 1:40 single; sub-2 mean
* Setting a world record while at the same time achieving a +2 penalty on the solve.

=== Titles ===
=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2010, 2011 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2012 }}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Kevin Costello III]] | year=2013}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2008-2011 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2012-2013 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2011 }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2012-2013 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Myles Casanas]] | year=2010 }}
{{S-title| title=7x7 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2011-2013 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-end}}

== See also ==
* [[List of World Records/6x6x6]]
* [[List of World Records/7x7x7]]

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?36734-Kevin-Hays-1-49.46-6x6x6-WR-single&p=741400#post741400 Kevin Hays 1:49.46 6x6x6 WR single]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?36803-6x6-MO3-WR-1-55.13-5x5-AVG5-NAR-1-05.01 6x6 MO3 WR - 1:55.13, 5x5 AVG5 NAR - 1:05.01]

[[Category:World champions|Hays, Kevin]]
[[Category:World record holders|Hays, Kevin]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Hays, Kevin]]
[[Category:Cubers|Hays, Kevin]]

{{Stub}}

Dan Cohen

2013-11-15T23:50:25Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Dan Cohen
|IMAGE=Dan Cohen.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=2008
|ALIASES=masterofthebass, dankoen
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=October 25, 1989
|AGE=24
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|ID=2007COHE01
|FAMOUSFOR=Big cube WRs, Co-Inventor of the famed 'samwhich'
}}

'''Dan Cohen''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. Since 2007, he has consistently ranked among the top big cube solvers in the world. He has held the world record in 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 at multiples times between 2008 and 2011. In particular, this makes him one of the few viable rivals to [[Feliks Zemdegs]] in those categories.

Dan studied Music Technology as an undergrad at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently studies acoustics at the Peabody Institute, a renowned conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University.

== Speedcubing ==
=== Rise and World Domination (2007-2009) ===
Dan started cubing in 2007 as a result of influence by Jon Choi.[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen]

=== Struggle for Top (2009-current) ===
Once labeled the uncontested king of big cubes, Dan's times, while still very fast, his times are now longer world dominating. Americans Kevin Hays and Kevin Costello III have successfully stripped Cohen of all national records. Still Cohen is a very relevant cuber today. His sum of all average ranks places him second, only behind Japan's Yu Nakajima.

== Fame, Influence, and Perception by the Community ==
Dan is a moderator on the [[Speedsolving Forums]]. Dan has appeared twice on the [[CubeCast Podcast]], in Episodes 13 and 20.

== Achievements ==

=== Notable Competition Appearances ===
* [[WC2011#5x5 Speedsolve|WC2011 5x5 Final]]: Second place behind [[Feliks Zemdegs]] after world-record singles by both.

=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Mátyás Kuti]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Piotr Michał Padlewski]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Square-1 World Champion | year=2011}}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Ruzhen Ye]] | year=2013}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009, 2010 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Andrew Ricci]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2010, 2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jonathan Choi]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2008-2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Sam Boyles]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic US Champion | year=2010 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernie Pulchny]] | year=2011 }}

{{S-end}}

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen Interview with Dan Cohen]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/member.php?373-masterofthebass Dan Cohen's profile on the Speedsolving Forums]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/ CubeCast Podcast]
* [[Andrew Nelson]]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Square-1 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:4x4x4 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Big Cube solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Cohen, Dan]]

Dan Cohen

2013-11-15T23:48:41Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Dan Cohen
|IMAGE=Dan Cohen.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=2008
|ALIASES=masterofthebass, dankoen
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=October 25, 1989
|AGE=24
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|ID=2007COHE01
|FAMOUSFOR=Big cube WRs, Co-Inventor of the famed 'samwhich'
}}

'''Dan Cohen''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. Since 2007, he has consistently ranked among the top big cube solvers in the world. He has held the world record in 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 at multiples times between 2008 and 2011. In particular, this makes him one of the few viable rivals to [[Feliks Zemdegs]] in those categories.

Dan studied Music Technology as an undergrad at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently studies acoustics at the Peabody Institute, a renowned conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University.

== Speedcubing ==
=== Rise and World Domination (2007-2009) ===
Dan started cubing in 2007 as a result of influence by Jon Choi.[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen]

=== Struggle for Top (2009-current) ===
Once labeled the uncontested king of big cubes, Dan's times, while still very fast, are not as competitive as before. Americans Kevin Hays and Kevin Costello III have successfully stripped Cohen of all national records. Still Cohen is a very relevant cuber today, his sum of all average ranks places him second, only behind Japan's Yu Nakajima.

== Fame, Influence, and Perception by the Community ==
Dan is a moderator on the [[Speedsolving Forums]]. Dan has appeared twice on the [[CubeCast Podcast]], in Episodes 13 and 20.

== Achievements ==

=== Notable Competition Appearances ===
* [[WC2011#5x5 Speedsolve|WC2011 5x5 Final]]: Second place behind [[Feliks Zemdegs]] after world-record singles by both.

=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Mátyás Kuti]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Piotr Michał Padlewski]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Square-1 World Champion | year=2011}}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Ruzhen Ye]] | year=2013}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009, 2010 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Andrew Ricci]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2010, 2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jonathan Choi]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2008-2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Sam Boyles]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic US Champion | year=2010 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernie Pulchny]] | year=2011 }}

{{S-end}}

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen Interview with Dan Cohen]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/member.php?373-masterofthebass Dan Cohen's profile on the Speedsolving Forums]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/ CubeCast Podcast]
* [[Andrew Nelson]]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Square-1 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:4x4x4 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Big Cube solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Cohen, Dan]]

Dan Cohen

2013-11-15T23:48:13Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Dan Cohen
|IMAGE=Dan Cohen.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=2008
|ALIASES=masterofthebass, dankoen
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=October 25, 1989
|AGE=21
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|ID=2007COHE01
|FAMOUSFOR=Big cube WRs, Co-Inventor of the famed 'samwhich'
}}

'''Dan Cohen''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. Since 2007, he has consistently ranked among the top big cube solvers in the world. He has held the world record in 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 at multiples times between 2008 and 2011. In particular, this makes him one of the few viable rivals to [[Feliks Zemdegs]] in those categories.

Dan studied Music Technology as an undergrad at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently studies acoustics at the Peabody Institute, a renowned conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University.

== Speedcubing ==
=== Rise and World Domination (2007-2009) ===
Dan started cubing in 2007 as a result of influence by Jon Choi.[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen]

=== Struggle for Top (2009-current) ===
Once labeled the uncontested king of big cubes, Dan's times, while still very fast, are not as competitive as before. Americans Kevin Hays and Kevin Costello III have successfully stripped Cohen of all national records. Still Cohen is a very relevant cuber today, his sum of all average ranks places him second, only behind Japan's Yu Nakajima.

== Fame, Influence, and Perception by the Community ==
Dan is a moderator on the [[Speedsolving Forums]]. Dan has appeared twice on the [[CubeCast Podcast]], in Episodes 13 and 20.

== Achievements ==

=== Notable Competition Appearances ===
* [[WC2011#5x5 Speedsolve|WC2011 5x5 Final]]: Second place behind [[Feliks Zemdegs]] after world-record singles by both.

=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Mátyás Kuti]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009}}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Piotr Michał Padlewski]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Square-1 World Champion | year=2011}}
{{S-title-aft | after=[[Ruzhen Ye]] | year=2013}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009, 2010 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Andrew Ricci]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2010, 2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jonathan Choi]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2008-2011 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kevin Hays]] | year=2012 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Sam Boyles]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic US Champion | year=2010 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernie Pulchny]] | year=2011 }}

{{S-end}}

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5347-Interview-with-Dan-Cohen Interview with Dan Cohen]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/member.php?373-masterofthebass Dan Cohen's profile on the Speedsolving Forums]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/ CubeCast Podcast]
* [[Andrew Nelson]]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Square-1 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:4x4x4 solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Big Cube solvers|Cohen, Dan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Cohen, Dan]]

Rowe Hessler

2013-11-15T23:41:57Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Rowe Hessler
|IMAGE=RoweHessler.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=2009
|ALIASES=rowehess
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=February 27, 1991
|AGE=22
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|ID=2007HESS01
|FAMOUSFOR=[[2x2]], [[3x3]], [[BLD]] WRs
}}

'''Rowe Hessler''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber from [[New York]] known for his achievements first in 3x3 [[BLD]] and [[multi-BLD]] in 2008, and more recently in 2x2 speedsolve, 3x3 speedsolve, and 3x3 [[OH]]. Since 2009, he has been considered among the fastest 3x3 speedsolvers in the world.

Rowe first made his name as a world-class 3x3 BLD solver, setting the North American multi-BLD records in 2007 and 2008 and the single world record of 52.27 seconds in 2008. Moving on to other events, he set the world record for 2x2 single and average. Since setting the North American 3x3 average record in 2009, he has been considered one of the fastest 3x3 solvers in North America and in the world. He was the 3x3 Speedsolve US Champion for 2009 and 2010, and is the first person to have successfully defended the title.

Rowe is famous for his tps. He has inspired the phrase "ROWE SPEED!"

== Notable Results on Video ==
See also [http://www.youtube.com/user/rowehess Rowe's YouTube channel].

=== 3x3x3 BLD ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?3222-Rowe-Hessler-1-17-BLD-official-solve Rowe Hessler 1:17 BLD official solve]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?3060-Rowe-s-51-solve-reconstructed Rowe's 51 solve reconstructed]

=== 2x2 Speedsolve ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?18985-Rowe-Hessler-2x2x2-3.15-average-(former-WR) Rowe Hessler 2x2x2 3.15 average (former WR)]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?17633-Rowe-Hessler-2.45-2x2-World-Record-Average Rowe Hessler 2.45 2x2 World Record Average]

=== 3x3x3 Speedsolve ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33926-Rowe-Hessler-s-NAR-Average-8.27 Rowe Hessler's NAR Average- 8.27]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkzcGEAkq1g Rowe Hessler World Rubik's Championship 2011 Final]

== Achievements ==

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Łukasz Ciałoń]] | year=2007 }}
{{S-title| title=2x2 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2009 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Feliks Zemdegs]] | year=2011}}

{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Andrew Kang]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2009, 2010 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2011}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Leyan Lo]] | year=2006, 2007 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Blindfolded US Champion | year=2008 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Alexander Yu]] | year=2009 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Timothy Sun]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=2x2 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2009 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[David Woner]] | year=2010 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Michael Gottlieb]] | year=2008 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve US Champion | year=2009 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2010, 2011 }}

{{S-end}}

== Media Appearances ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35364-Rowe-Hessler-solving-the-cube-on-ABC-s-quot-The-Chew-quot Rowe Hessler solving the cube on ABC's "The Chew"]

== External links ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?18286 Interview with Rowe Hessler]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/rowehess Rowe Hessler's YouTube channel]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 04 - Rowe Hessler]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35870-RLS-My-new-last-slot-OLL-experiment RLS: My new last slot/OLL experiment]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:Former world champions|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:3x3x3 solvers|Hessler, Rowe]]
[[Category:EG users|Hessler, Rowe]]

Christopher Olson

2013-11-15T23:40:36Z

Jack johnston:

Christopher Olson

2013-11-15T23:38:28Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Christopher Olson
|IMAGE=Christopher Olson.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=
|AGE=17
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009OLSO01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2 ranking
}}

'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. He is the current WR holder in the 2x2 event with an average of 1.71, making him the second person to average under 2 seconds in official competition.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]

Christopher Olson

2013-11-15T23:37:53Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Christopher Olson
|IMAGE=Christopher Olson.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=
|AGE=16-17
|JOBS=
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009OLSO01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2 ranking
}}

'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. He is the current WR holder in the 2x2 event with an average of 1.71, making him the second person to average under 2 seconds in official competition.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]

Christopher Olson

2013-08-30T12:19:13Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Christopher Olson
|IMAGE=Christopher Olson.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=!
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=
|AGE=16-17
|JOBS=
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009OLSO01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2 ranking
}}

'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. Olson held the WR average from January 2013 to August 2013, breaking his own world record on one occasion. Currently, Olson is ranked 2nd in the world with an average of 2.00.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]

Feliks Zemdegs

2013-07-06T21:48:52Z

Jack johnston:

{{Infobox
|NAME=Feliks Zemdegs
|IMAGE=FeliksZemdegs.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=faz
|COUNTRY=Australia
|BIRTHDATE=20 December 1995
|AGE=17
|JOBS=Student
|YEARSACTIVE=2009-present
|ID=2009ZEMD01
|FAMOUSFOR=2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 3x3OH and 4x4BLD WRs
}}

'''Feliks Zemdegs''' is an [[Australia]]n speedcuber from Melbourne, Australia. He is the current world record holder for 3x3 average and 5x5 single and average. He is widely considered to be the most successful competitive cuber in history. Even though he is fast, Feliks is starting to lose world records, because he got very quick before anyone else, now other people are caching up to him, like [[Mats Valk]], that broke his 3x3 single(5.55), Sebastian Weyer, that broke his 4x4 average(29.17), and Christopher Olson, that broke his 2x2 average(2.02).
== Style ==
Feliks is a color-neutral CFOP user. His meteoric rise in 2009, together with [[Rowe Hessler]]'s earlier success, were the catalysts for the current popularity of [[Color neutrality]] in 3x3 speedsolving. (Also, str8baq) For the 2x2 cube, he uses CLL.

== Achievements ==
=== Milestones ===
Feliks was the first cuber to achieve the following milestones:

=== Official ===
* 3x3 speedsolve average: sub-10, sub-9, sub-8
* 3x3 speedsolve single: sub-7, sub-6
* 4x4 speedsolve average: sub-40, sub-35
* 4x4 speedsolve single: sub-35 (in fact almost sub-30)
* 5x5 speedsolve sub-1min average of 5
* 5x5 speedsolve single: sub-1:00
* 3x3 one-handed average: sub-15, sub-15

=== World Records ===
Feliks currently holds 4 world records; 2 single records and 2 average records.

'''Single'''
*4x4x4 cube: 25.34
*5x5x5 cube: 51.09

'''Average'''
*3x3x3 Cube: 7.53
*5x5x5 Cube: 57.64

=== Titles ===
{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rowe Hessler]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=2x2 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Syuhei Omura]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=4x4 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=5x5 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011 }}
{{S-inc}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dan Cohen]] | year=2009 }}
{{S-title| title=6x6 Speedsolve World Champion | year=2011 }}
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== See also ==
* [[Color neutrality]]

== External links ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feliks_Zemdegs Wikipedia entry for Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/fazrulz1 Feliks Zemdegs's YouTube channel]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 02 - Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?34267-7.34-avg-12 7.34 avg 12]
=== Interviews ===
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/entry.php?23-The-Faztest The Faztest]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24929 Interview with Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/entry.php?21-Interview-with-Jessica-Fridrich-and-Zbigniew-Zborowski-about-Feliks-Zemdegs Interview with Jessica Fridrich and Zbigniew Zborowski about Feliks Zemdegs]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgbNYznXxEE Feliks Zemdegs Exclusive Interview - Rubik's Cube record holder]

=== Tribute Videos ===
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35848-video-My-name-is-Feliks-Zemdegs (video) My name is Feliks Zemdegs]
* Youtube.com: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWRVUWEaOQo My name is Feliks Zemdegs]

[[Category:World record holders|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:World champions|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:Big Cube solvers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:OH cubers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:3x3x3 solvers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:4x4x4 solvers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]
[[Category:Cubers|Zemdegs, Feliks]]

Christopher Olson

2013-07-06T21:47:10Z

Jack johnston:

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'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. Olson currently holds the 2x2 WR average at just 2.02 seconds.
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[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]

Christopher Olson

2013-07-06T21:46:07Z

Jack johnston: WR update

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'''Christopher Olson''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]]. Olson holds the 2x2 WR average. His WR average is currently 2.02.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]

Christopher Olson

2013-07-06T21:43:42Z

Jack johnston: Now holds WR

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'''Christopher Olson''' is a [[USA|American]] speedcuber. He was among the first in the world to use full [[EG]] for 2x2 and holds the WR average at 2.02 set at New Albany 2013 in Ohio.
[[Category:2x2x2 solvers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:EG users|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Olson, Christopher]]
[[Category:Cubers|Olson, Christopher]]