Interview with Feliks Zemdegs

When and why did you startd with rubik’s cube?
I started cubing in April, 2008, after browsing youtube. I saw there were youtube awards for different categories, and the award for best instructional video was Dan Brown’s “How to solve a Rubik’s Cube” I didn’t have one at home, so I went to the shops and bought a cheap one, and solved it within a few hours of first watching the video.

What your family and friends think about rubik’s cube and speedsolving?
My family and friends think it’s pretty interesting, some more so than others. But they’re generally supportive of my cubing.

How do you feel now that you are one of the best recordman of rubik’s cube history with only 15 years? Are your family and friends proud of it?
I don’t really think about it, but I guess it’s pretty nice to have a world record in something. And yes, my family and friends are proud of it.

Readers questions
Who is your favorite female cuber and tell us why? Maria Oey
Well as Maria asked the question, I can’t say her. :p:p I would probably have to say Andrea Javier from Melbourne. She is the president of the RMIT Rubik’s cube club, which organises competitions here in Melbourne. She’s really cool too.

How are you going to spend all the money you will win the World Championship?
Well firstly, I have to do well. But if I win anything, I’ll probably just save it.

What do you think will be your best record ever?
I don’t know at this stage, I don’t really see myself breaking any current world records, especially not 5.66

Did you start trying it directly as a neutral color or in the beginning you had a fixed cross color?
I started colour neutral, and the reason for this, is because Dan Brown, in his video did offer a good tip, which was to solve the easiest cross.

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