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− | {{Infobox|NAME=Chris Hardwick|IMAGE=Chris Hardwick.jpg|IMAGEYEAR=2007|ALIASES=cmhardw|COUNTRY=USA|BIRTHDATE=December | + | {{Infobox |
+ | |NAME=Chris Hardwick | ||
+ | |IMAGE=Chris Hardwick.jpg | ||
+ | |IMAGEYEAR=2007 | ||
+ | |ALIASES=cmhardw | ||
+ | |COUNTRY=USA | ||
+ | |BIRTHDATE=6 December 1983 | ||
+ | |AGE={{Age|1983|12|6}} | ||
+ | |JOBS=Math Teacher | ||
+ | |YEARSACTIVE=2003-present | ||
+ | |ID=2003HARD01 | ||
+ | |FAMOUSFOR=[[Big cube]] [[BLD]]}} | ||
− | '''Chris Hardwick''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber from Orlando, | + | '''Chris Hardwick''' is an [[USA|American]] speedcuber from Orlando, Florida. He became well-known as the world's fastest [[OH]] cuber in 2003-4, and is now best known for his rankings in the [[4x4x4 Blindfolded]] and [[5x5x5 Blindfolded]] events. Chris was the first person in the world to complete a blindfold solve on the [[6x6x6 Cube]]. |
− | Chris has been a co-host of [[Speedcubing.com]] since 2002. He created the [[Yahoo! Speed Solving Rubik's Cube Group]] in July | + | Chris has been a co-host of [[Speedcubing.com]] since 2002. He created the [[Yahoo! Speed Solving Rubik's Cube Group]] in July 2000. |
− | == Media | + | Chris is also the co-proposer of the [[3-Style]] method for [[3x3x3 Blindfolded]]. It is currently one of the most used methods for solving the 3x3x3 blindfolded for world-class [[BLD]] solvers. |
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+ | He was on the [[WCA]] board from 2016-17. | ||
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+ | == Media appearances == | ||
Hardwick has made a number of television appearances demonstrating the Rubik's Cube, including MTV in 2002, Canada AM and Much Music in the fall of 2003, discussing the [[World Rubik's Games Championship 2003]], his first competition. His home videos have also appeared on numerous online video sites including CollegeHumor and Digg, and a video of Hardwick doing a one-handed solve appeared on VH1 in 2006 for Web Junk 20. Axe deodorant parodied another one of Hardwick's home videos in their 2006 South African "Get a Girlfriend" commercial campaign. | Hardwick has made a number of television appearances demonstrating the Rubik's Cube, including MTV in 2002, Canada AM and Much Music in the fall of 2003, discussing the [[World Rubik's Games Championship 2003]], his first competition. His home videos have also appeared on numerous online video sites including CollegeHumor and Digg, and a video of Hardwick doing a one-handed solve appeared on VH1 in 2006 for Web Junk 20. Axe deodorant parodied another one of Hardwick's home videos in their 2006 South African "Get a Girlfriend" commercial campaign. | ||
− | == Official | + | == Official results == |
Chris's personal best official times for the 3x3 are 12.19 seconds for the single solve and 14.35 seconds for an average of 5. In the past, Chris has set North American records in [[2x2]], [[3x3]], [[4x4]], and [[5x5]] speedsolve. He has also set the WR for 4x4 three times, twice for single and once for average. In fact, Chris was the first person to ever achieve a 4x4 single solve of under one minute in competition! Chris also set some of the first few world records for one-handed solving. | Chris's personal best official times for the 3x3 are 12.19 seconds for the single solve and 14.35 seconds for an average of 5. In the past, Chris has set North American records in [[2x2]], [[3x3]], [[4x4]], and [[5x5]] speedsolve. He has also set the WR for 4x4 three times, twice for single and once for average. In fact, Chris was the first person to ever achieve a 4x4 single solve of under one minute in competition! Chris also set some of the first few world records for one-handed solving. | ||
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== Achievements == | == Achievements == | ||
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− | {{S-ach| ach=World | + | {{S-ach| ach=World Titles}} |
{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }} | {{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }} | ||
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{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ryan Patricio]] | year=2005, 2007 }} | {{S-title-aft| after=[[Ryan Patricio]] | year=2005, 2007 }} | ||
− | {{S-title-bef| before= | + | {{S-title-bef| before=[[Dror Vomberg]] | year=2003 }} |
{{S-title| title=4x4 Blindfolded World Champion | year=2007 }} | {{S-title| title=4x4 Blindfolded World Champion | year=2007 }} | ||
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Kai Jiptner]] | year=2009 }} | {{S-title-aft| after=[[Kai Jiptner]] | year=2009 }} | ||
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{{S-title-bef| before=[[Rafał Guzewicz]] | year=2009 }} | {{S-title-bef| before=[[Rafał Guzewicz]] | year=2009 }} | ||
{{S-title| title=5x5 Blindfolded World Champion | year=2011 }} | {{S-title| title=5x5 Blindfolded World Champion | year=2011 }} | ||
− | {{S- | + | {{S-title-aft | after=[[Marcell Endrey]] | year=2013}} |
{{S-ach| ach=National Titles}} | {{S-ach| ach=National Titles}} | ||
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+ | === Records === | ||
+ | ==== World Records ==== | ||
+ | * 2 [[4x4x4 Cube]] WR [[single]]s (1:12.85 in 2004, 55.38 in 2005) | ||
+ | * 1 [[4x4x4 Cube]] WR [[average]] (1:15.54 in 2004) | ||
+ | * 3 [[3x3x3 One-Handed]] WR singles (44.98 in 2003, 42.09 in 2004, 25.95 in 2004) | ||
+ | *4 [[4x4x4 Blindfolded]] WR singles (12:12.00 in 2006, 8:04.90 in 2006, 6:20.96 in 2007, 4:46.19 in 2009) | ||
+ | * 6 [[5x5x5 Blindfolded]] WR singles (55:21.00 in 2006, 28.28.00 in 2006, 26:19.00 in 2006, 19:55.00 in 2007, 17:22.00 in 2008, and 15:22.00 in 2008) | ||
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+ | ==== Continetal Records ==== | ||
+ | * 2 [[3x3x3 Cube]] WR [[single]]s (15.85 in 2004, 12.87 in 2005) | ||
+ | * 3 [[3x3x3 Cube]] WR [[average]]s (17.91 in 2004, 16.86 in 2005, 15.96 in 2005) | ||
+ | * 1 [[2x2x2 Cube]] WR average (8.05 in 2005) | ||
+ | * 2 [[4x4x4 Cube]] WR singles (1:36.69 in 2003, 1:01.26 in 2005) | ||
+ | * 2 [[4x4x4 Cube]] WR averages (1:59.70 in 2003, 1:06.08 in 2005) | ||
+ | * 1 [[5x5x5 Cube]] WR single (2:36.85 in 2004) | ||
+ | * 1 [[5x5x5 Cube]] WR average (2:53.36 in 2004) | ||
+ | * 1 [[3x3x3 Blindfolded]] WR single (6:05.75 in 2004) | ||
+ | * 1 [[5x5x5 Blindfolded]] WR single (12:59.00 in 2011) | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | * [http://speedcubing.com/chris/ Chris Hardwick's Rubik's Cube Page] | + | * [http://speedcubing.com/chris/ Chris Hardwick's Rubik's Cube Page], speedcubing.com |
+ | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20010808075618/http://www.geocities.com:80/cmhardw/ Chris Hardwick's Rubik's Cube page] at the Internet Archive. (August 2001). | ||
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5310-Interview-with-Chris-Hardwick Interview with Chris Hardwick] | * Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5310-Interview-with-Chris-Hardwick Interview with Chris Hardwick] | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMGARiJ-FpY Axe deodorant commercial parodying Chris Hardwick's video] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMGARiJ-FpY Axe deodorant commercial parodying Chris Hardwick's video] |
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Chris Hardwick is an American speedcuber from Orlando, Florida. He became well-known as the world's fastest OH cuber in 2003-4, and is now best known for his rankings in the 4x4x4 Blindfolded and 5x5x5 Blindfolded events. Chris was the first person in the world to complete a blindfold solve on the 6x6x6 Cube.
Chris has been a co-host of Speedcubing.com since 2002. He created the Yahoo! Speed Solving Rubik's Cube Group in July 2000.
Chris is also the co-proposer of the 3-Style method for 3x3x3 Blindfolded. It is currently one of the most used methods for solving the 3x3x3 blindfolded for world-class BLD solvers.
He was on the WCA board from 2016-17.
Contents
Media appearances
Hardwick has made a number of television appearances demonstrating the Rubik's Cube, including MTV in 2002, Canada AM and Much Music in the fall of 2003, discussing the World Rubik's Games Championship 2003, his first competition. His home videos have also appeared on numerous online video sites including CollegeHumor and Digg, and a video of Hardwick doing a one-handed solve appeared on VH1 in 2006 for Web Junk 20. Axe deodorant parodied another one of Hardwick's home videos in their 2006 South African "Get a Girlfriend" commercial campaign.
Official results
Chris's personal best official times for the 3x3 are 12.19 seconds for the single solve and 14.35 seconds for an average of 5. In the past, Chris has set North American records in 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 speedsolve. He has also set the WR for 4x4 three times, twice for single and once for average. In fact, Chris was the first person to ever achieve a 4x4 single solve of under one minute in competition! Chris also set some of the first few world records for one-handed solving.
As for blindfolded events, Chris has broken the world record for 4x4 BLD three times, and the world record for 5x5 BLD six times however he no longer holds these titles.
By winning national and world championships, Chris has held the following titles: World Champion for OH (2003–05), 4x4 BLD (2007–2009), 5x5 BLD (2011–2013) and National Champion for 4x4 (2004–2006), 5x5 (2004–2006), 4x4 BLD (2006-2009 & 2010-2011), 5x5 BLD (2006–2008), Fewest Moves (2008–2009).
Achievements
Titles
World Titles | ||
Preceded by None |
3x3 OH World Champion 2003 |
Succeeded by Ryan Patricio 2005, 2007 |
Preceded by Dror Vomberg 2003 |
4x4 Blindfolded World Champion 2007 |
Succeeded by Kai Jiptner 2009 |
Preceded by Rafał Guzewicz 2009 |
5x5 Blindfolded World Champion 2011 |
Succeeded by Marcell Endrey 2013 |
National Titles | ||
Preceded by None |
3x3 OH US Champion 2004 |
Succeeded by Ryan Patricio 2006 |
Preceded by None |
3x3 Blindfolded US Champion 2004 |
Succeeded by Leyan Lo 2006 |
Preceded by None |
4x4 Speedsolve US Champion 2004 |
Succeeded by Frank Morris 2006 |
Preceded by None |
5x5 Speedsolve US Champion 2004 |
Succeeded by Frank Morris 2006 |
Preceded by None |
4x4 Blindfolded US Champion 2006, 2008 |
Succeeded by Timothy Sun 2009 |
Preceded by Timothy Sun 2009 |
4x4 Blindfolded US Champion 2010 |
Succeeded by Mike Hughey 2011 |
Preceded by None |
5x5 Blindfolded US Champion 2006 |
Succeeded by Mike Hughey 2008-2011 |
Preceded by Daniel Lo 2007 |
3x3 Fewest Moves US Champion 2008 |
Succeeded by David Woner 2009, 2010 |
Records
World Records
- 2 4x4x4 Cube WR singles (1:12.85 in 2004, 55.38 in 2005)
- 1 4x4x4 Cube WR average (1:15.54 in 2004)
- 3 3x3x3 One-Handed WR singles (44.98 in 2003, 42.09 in 2004, 25.95 in 2004)
- 4 4x4x4 Blindfolded WR singles (12:12.00 in 2006, 8:04.90 in 2006, 6:20.96 in 2007, 4:46.19 in 2009)
- 6 5x5x5 Blindfolded WR singles (55:21.00 in 2006, 28.28.00 in 2006, 26:19.00 in 2006, 19:55.00 in 2007, 17:22.00 in 2008, and 15:22.00 in 2008)
Continetal Records
- 2 3x3x3 Cube WR singles (15.85 in 2004, 12.87 in 2005)
- 3 3x3x3 Cube WR averages (17.91 in 2004, 16.86 in 2005, 15.96 in 2005)
- 1 2x2x2 Cube WR average (8.05 in 2005)
- 2 4x4x4 Cube WR singles (1:36.69 in 2003, 1:01.26 in 2005)
- 2 4x4x4 Cube WR averages (1:59.70 in 2003, 1:06.08 in 2005)
- 1 5x5x5 Cube WR single (2:36.85 in 2004)
- 1 5x5x5 Cube WR average (2:53.36 in 2004)
- 1 3x3x3 Blindfolded WR single (6:05.75 in 2004)
- 1 5x5x5 Blindfolded WR single (12:59.00 in 2011)
External links
- Chris Hardwick's Rubik's Cube Page, speedcubing.com
- Chris Hardwick's Rubik's Cube page at the Internet Archive. (August 2001).
- Speedsolving.com: Interview with Chris Hardwick
- Axe deodorant commercial parodying Chris Hardwick's video
- CubeCast Podcast: Episode 03 - Chris Hardwick