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==History==
 
==History==
 
Christopher got his first cube in Mid-August 2015, and finished learning how to solve it on August 14th, 2016. He learned first layer on his own, second layer from a friend, and third layer from RedKB's tutorial on YouTube. He went to his first competition in April 2017, ''Don't Mess With Texas 2017'' and even though he didn't compete, he still had a lot of fun. He competed for the first time later that year at ''Longhorn Cube Day 2017'' and met one of his closest friends, Cameron Burke, who he still talks to today. Since then, Christopher has competed in every event except for [[5x5 Blindfolded]].
 
Christopher got his first cube in Mid-August 2015, and finished learning how to solve it on August 14th, 2016. He learned first layer on his own, second layer from a friend, and third layer from RedKB's tutorial on YouTube. He went to his first competition in April 2017, ''Don't Mess With Texas 2017'' and even though he didn't compete, he still had a lot of fun. He competed for the first time later that year at ''Longhorn Cube Day 2017'' and met one of his closest friends, Cameron Burke, who he still talks to today. Since then, Christopher has competed in every event except for [[5x5 Blindfolded]].
On March 9, 2019, he set the [[OH]] Southern Record Single with an 8.74 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW2GE-A-k4s]. On June 1, he got a 38.26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVF-SYE6GQ] 3x3 with feet single, which was 2nd in Texas. On July 28, he got a 5.97 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhWvlyWdAg] [[3x3]] single, currently putting him 7th in Texas.
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On March 9, 2019, he set the [[OH]] Southern Record Single with an 8.74 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW2GE-A-k4s]. On June 1, he got a 38.26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVF-SYE6GQ] [[3x3 with feet]] single, which was 2nd in Texas. On July 28, he got a 5.97 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhWvlyWdAg] [[3x3]] single, currently putting him 7th in Texas.
  
 
Christopher also has a YouTube channel,
 
Christopher also has a YouTube channel,

Revision as of 14:59, 22 May 2020

Christopher Connolly
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Christopher Connolly in 2020
Background Information
Alias(es): PugCuber
Lil Pug
Country: South Africa
Canada
USA
Born: 10 February 2005 (age 19)
Occupation(s): High School Student
Years Active: 2016-present
WCA ID: 2017CONN04
Claim to Fame: Competition Luck, USA Southern Record OH Single, 3x3 Single, & 3x3 With Feet Single


Christopher Thomas Vuyo Connolly is a South-African-Born Canadian speedcuber living in Richmond, Texas, USA. His main events are 3x3 & OH.

He is wanting to get sponsored by TheCubicle in the near future, and also wants to become a WCA Delegate.

History

Christopher got his first cube in Mid-August 2015, and finished learning how to solve it on August 14th, 2016. He learned first layer on his own, second layer from a friend, and third layer from RedKB's tutorial on YouTube. He went to his first competition in April 2017, Don't Mess With Texas 2017 and even though he didn't compete, he still had a lot of fun. He competed for the first time later that year at Longhorn Cube Day 2017 and met one of his closest friends, Cameron Burke, who he still talks to today. Since then, Christopher has competed in every event except for 5x5 Blindfolded. On March 9, 2019, he set the OH Southern Record Single with an 8.74 [1]. On June 1, he got a 38.26 [2] 3x3 with feet single, which was 2nd in Texas. On July 28, he got a 5.97 [3] 3x3 single, currently putting him 7th in Texas.

Christopher also has a YouTube channel, [4], and a Twitch channel, [5].

Trivia

  • Christopher and both of his parents are Left Handed.
  • His mother, Pam, can also solve the cube, and has been cubing since the '80's.
  • Christopher comes from a very musical background. Both he and his parents are musicians, and Christopher aspires to go to the University of Houston to get a Music Performance Master's Degree in Percussion.
  • Christopher also likes learning other languages. He intends to become fluent in French, and learn many other languages as well. He aspires to be like one of his idols--Moses "Laoshu" McCormick--and possibly even meet him one day.
  • Christopher and his mom both have Perfect Pitch.

Style

Christopher is a color-neutral CFOP user.

Methods

External Links