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Nationality
  
Dutch

Years active
  
2005-present

Name
  
Erik Akkersdijk


Erik Akkersdijk

Born
  
October 7, 1989 (age 34) (
1989-10-07
)

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Erik Akkersdijk (born 7 October 1989 in Enschede, The Netherlands) is a Dutch Rubik's Cube speedsolver.

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In 2008, he set several Rubik's Cube world records.

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He started cubing in August 2005. He is globally known as one of the best speedcubers in the world. Akkersdijk graduated as Bachelor of Applied Science on Environmental Science at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Deventer.

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Media appearances

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After he set the world record of 7.08 seconds Akkersdijk appeared on a show in The Netherlands called 'Ik wed dat ik het kan' (I bet I can do it) where he solved a cube with his feet in 1 minute 30 seconds and won €1000. In 2016 Akkersdijk reappeared in the show, this time solving three Rubik's cubes blindfolded in 3 minutes, winning another €1000. He also appeared on the German Stern TV hosted by the well-known Günther Jauch. On his YouTube channel, frk17, videos are uploaded by Akkersdijk explaining or showing his speedcubing skills. There is also a YouTube video of him solving the 3x3x3 in 7.08, filmed by his friend.


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References

Erik Akkersdijk Wikipedia