Christopher Olson
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Christopher Yu Olson, usually referred to as simply Chris Olson, is an American speedcuber specializing in 2x2x2 Cube.
He was among the first in the world to use full EG. A 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.
He runs a YouTube channel by the username of cyotheking.
Chris is also the Chief Videographer at TheCubicle.us and the founder of Chris Olson Films.
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Achievements
Titles
| National Championship Titles | ||
| Preceded by Anthony Brooks 2011 |
U.S. 2x2x2 Cube Champion 2012, 2013 |
Succeeded by Lucas Etter 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Records
World Records
| Event | Result | Format | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2x2 Cube | 1.71 | average | Cubetcha 2013 | First |
| 2.02 | New Albany 2013 | Final | ||
| 2.08 | Dixon Winter 2013 | First |
Continental Records
| Event | Result | Format | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2x2 Cube | 2.00 | average | Indiana 2013 | Final |
| 2.16 | Minnesota Open 2012 | Second | ||
| 2.27 | First |
Championship Podiums
World Championship Podiums
| Event | Place | Result | Format | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2x2 Cube | 2nd | 1.77 | average | World Rubik's Cube Championship 2017 |
National Championship Podiums
| Event | Place | Result | Format | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2x2 Cube | 2nd | 3.10 | average | United States National Championships 2011 |
| 1st | 2.17 | United States National Championships 2012 | ||
| 1st | 3.05 | World Rubik's Cube Championship 2013 | ||
| 3rd | 2.41 | US Nationals 2014 | ||
| 2nd | 1.88 | US Nationals 2015 | ||
| 3rd | 2.54 | US Nationals 2016 |
