Dan Cohen
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Dan Cohen is an 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 used to make him one of the few viable rivals to Feliks Zemdegs in those categories. However, more recently, he has declined in the rankings and is currently not even in the top 100 for 4x4, 6x6, and 7x7.
Dan studied Music Technology as an undergraduate at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently studies acoustics at the Peabody Institute, a renowned conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University.
Contents
Speedcubing
Rise and World Domination (2007-2009)
Dan started cubing in 2007 as a result of influence by Jon Choi.[1]
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.
Fame, Influence, and Perception by the Community
Dan is a former moderator on the Speedsolving Forums. Dan has appeared twice on the CubeCast Podcast, in episodes 13 and 20.
Achievements
Notable Competition Appearances
- WC2011 5x5 Final: Second place behind Feliks Zemdegs after world-record singles by both.
Titles
| World Titles | ||
| Preceded by Mátyás Kuti 2007 |
5x5 Speedsolve World Champion 2009 |
Succeeded by Feliks Zemdegs 2011 |
| Preceded by None |
6x6 Speedsolve World Champion 2009 |
Succeeded by Feliks Zemdegs 2011 |
| Preceded by Piotr Michał Padlewski 2009 |
Square-1 World Champion 2011 |
Succeeded by Ruzhen Ye 2013 |
| National Titles | ||
| Preceded by Rowe Hessler 2009, 2010 |
3x3 Speedsolve US Champion 2011 |
Succeeded by Andrew Ricci 2012 |
| Preceded by Rowe Hessler 2009 |
4x4 Speedsolve US Champion 2010, 2011 |
Succeeded by Kevin Hays 2012 |
| Preceded by Jonathan Choi 2007 |
5x5 Speedsolve US Champion 2008-2011 |
Succeeded by Kevin Hays 2012 |
| Preceded by Sam Boyles 2009 |
Master Magic US Champion 2010 |
Succeeded by Ernie Pulchny 2011 |
