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'''Simon Westlund''' is a [[Sweden | Swedish]] [[cuber | speedcuber]]. He set the World Record for Megaminx three times in 2011, twice for single (46.81 and 42.28) and once for average, (49.90) and currently still holds these records. Westlund has the Swedish National Record for almost every event he has participated in.
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'''Simon Westlund''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[cuber|speedcuber]]. He set the World Record for Megaminx three times in 2011, twice for single (46.81 and 42.28) and once for average, (49.90) and currently still holds these records. Westlund has the Swedish National Record for almost every event he has participated in.
  
 
== Talang ==
 
== Talang ==
 
In 2011, Simon was the winner of the Swedish television show ''Talang'' (Swedish version of ''America's Got Talent''). As the winner, Simon was given 55,000 Euros ($80,000), the most money any cuber has ever won from cubing.
 
In 2011, Simon was the winner of the Swedish television show ''Talang'' (Swedish version of ''America's Got Talent''). As the winner, Simon was given 55,000 Euros ($80,000), the most money any cuber has ever won from cubing.
  
== See Also ==
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== See also ==
 
* [[List of World Records/Megaminx]]
 
* [[List of World Records/Megaminx]]
  
== External Links ==
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== External links ==
 
* [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Westlund Wikipedia article on Simon Westlund (in Swedish)]
 
* [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Westlund Wikipedia article on Simon Westlund (in Swedish)]
 
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?28556-Simon-on-Swedish-national-TV Simon on Swedish national TV]
 
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?28556-Simon-on-Swedish-national-TV Simon on Swedish national TV]
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Simon Westlund
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Background Information
Alias(es):
Country: Sweden
Born: 07/29/1994 (age 17)
Occupation(s): Student
Years Active: 2008-present
WCA ID: 2008WEST02
Claim to Fame: Megaminx world records


Simon Westlund is a Swedish speedcuber. He set the World Record for Megaminx three times in 2011, twice for single (46.81 and 42.28) and once for average, (49.90) and currently still holds these records. Westlund has the Swedish National Record for almost every event he has participated in.

Talang

In 2011, Simon was the winner of the Swedish television show Talang (Swedish version of America's Got Talent). As the winner, Simon was given 55,000 Euros ($80,000), the most money any cuber has ever won from cubing.

See also

External links