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Revision as of 09:30, 16 May 2013

Mats Valk
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Mats Valk in !
Background Information
Alias(es):
Country: Netherlands
Born: May 4, 1996 (age 17)
Occupation(s): Student
Years Active: 2007-current
WCA ID: 2007VALK01
Claim to Fame: 3x3 WR, 4x4 WR


Mats Valk is a Dutch speedcuber. He has been one of the fastest 3x3 and 4x4 solvers in the world since 2009. He has set 4x4 single and average world records in 2011 and 2011 and the 3x3 single in 2013. He has also set European records in 3x3, 4x4, 2x2, and 3x3 OH.

Mats was the first significant Dutch challenger Erik Akkersdijk. Their rivalry since 2009 has been compared to that of French cubers Jean Pons and Edouard Chambon during 2005-2007.

Achievements

World Records

Mats currently holds 1 world record.

Single

  • 3x3x3 cube: 5.55

Titles

Continental Titles
Preceded by
Giovanni Contardi
2010
4x4 Speedsolve European Champion
2012
Incumbent

Notable Videos

See also

External links