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== Talang ==
 
== Talang ==
In 2011, Simon was the winner of the Swedish television show Talang (Sweden's Got Talent). As the winner, Simon was given 55,000 Euros ($80,000), the most money any cuber has ever won from cubing.
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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.
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
 
* 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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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talang_(TV_show) Wikipedia article on Talang]
  
 
[[Category:Notable Megaminx Solvers|Westlund, Simon]]
 
[[Category:Notable Megaminx Solvers|Westlund, Simon]]

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Simon Westlund
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Simon Westlund in !
Background Information
Alias(es):
Country: Sweden
Born: 07/29/1994 (age 17)
Occupation(s): !
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 and once for average, 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.

External Links