Thanks to all the people who helped make this project possible!!
Voices:
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Jayden McNeill
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Kit Clement
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David Adams
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Albert you
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I met him at 2016 Euros and he was really nice to me even though everyone was asking him for autographs and pics. I remember that someone stole my Square-1 before the first round was about to start and I was looking for it desperately, he was around and he told me: "Hey, take this, you can give it back to me tomorrow", and he let me use his square-1 even though he had met me that very same day. I also got the opportunity to hang out with him and few other great speedcubers the night after the Euros ended. Apart from being the best speedcuber of all time, a lovely dude, I had a great night and a great experience back in 2016. I hope to meet him again.
Did you give it back?
Thats so awesome
Great story. Thank you for sharing. Many people will be touched by your comment. I certainly was.
@@memyselfandsteve4803 That's what everyone asks me when I tell the story hahaha and yes, I did
@@TheGoDoT96 Can he solve a square 1? what's his time I haven't really known him for a long time
When Feliks Zemdegs comes to a competition, everyone aims for 2nd place
Hahaha
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@@PepeCaspers Even Zemdegs himself!
3rd, first is Chuck Norris
@@lulwbruh chuck norris is just too good bro
He is basically the Arnold Schwarzenegger of cubing,started early while the community was still very young and small,became the best,created his own legacy and will forever be remembered as the most impactful member to have ever existed in the community
that tru tho
He's also somewhat a Michael Schumacher for the community, plus he even looks like him.
why did you steal my profile pic
@@antoniosergio9128 his account is older than yours lmao why did you steal his pfp
@@x8nis i was just joking dude
This dude probably has the world record for the most world records (with speedcubing)
Look up Ashrita Furman, not even close. Furman has set more than 600 official Guinness Records and currently holds 226 records, thus holding the Guinness world record for the most Guinness world records
@@AllenHanPR i meant with the rubiks cubes
@PyroSkitty no way! Feliks has 121 records in cubing
@Pulzanicus pulzanic he edited his comment
well Chris actually mentions that he has 4x times the WRs that the second best person has (37) so...
'Feliks' istead of Felix 'Rubiks' instead of Rubix coincidence, i think not
Nar520 lol
Instead instead of istead
Feliks Aleksander Zemdegs I think his parents hated the letter x
Lol
I'm that other Felix
Although he may not remember me as a great friend or anything special to him personally. He has effected my life in unmatched ways, he really reminds me that our idols are just normal people and the times that I’ve spoken to him have been some of the most fun conversations I’ve had, especially in the cubing community. Thank you Feliks for being an amazing and kind hearted example for our community.
I’m confused. What happened?
Jen5 Cubing nothing bad, it was his birthday, and he’s just a great cuber.
Hey, I know this has nothing to do with what you wrote, but what's your PB on the 3X3?
Golden State Warrior Around 8.7 for single and 14.3 for average, but I globally average around 17, what about you?
@@dylanulyssesjamesthomas6129 7.2 for single and average around 12, I globally average around 14.
whoa, the production value of this documentary is through the roof! Really just an amazing tribute to the world's best speedcuber. (also look on the left at 12:43, it's me haha)
true!
also you're lucky to see feliks zemdegs
@@bdhtubal yeah true
its BFDI man! also i like your speed cubing channel
@@heavenlyfloop yup he do he also had a cubing channel
Feliks was a monster back then, now he's an inspiration
What's amazing is, nobody dislikes Feliks. He will always be the greatest.
The people just disliked it for attention
Who cares about the dislikes. Nobody hates Feliks in real life, because he's too kind and nice to be hated by anyone.
JettYung then Max came into cubing
A beautiful tribute to an inspiring and humble man. I’m getting emotional watching this and I don’t fully know why! Thanks for the many hours you put into this work of art Chris.
Love u and ur vids
True tingman, true
hi tingman, i love your videos!
Lol it’s funny how literally every popular speedcuber has seen this
ur videos are also pretty sick
Feliks is not the Usain Bolt of cubing Usain Bolt is the Feliks Zemdegs of running. RESPECT
Delete the first sentence and it will be perfect. 😉
Feliks will always have the most WR in speedcubing because honestly, he’s nearly reached the limit of what’s possible, and that’s pretty awesome
@PyroSkitty By my comment I don’t mean he’s holding the WRs right now. I’m (and this video is) talking about how many wr he has broken in his career
Max currently has about 65 wrs. Considering that he has pretty much no one to compete with in big cubes (while feliks had Kevin) there is a good chance Max might actually beat the 121 world record tally.
He is just, in general, a good general role model too. Be like Feliks, kids. Just be a nice guy, be determined to do what you love, and don't be afraid to take on any challenge that comes your way.
Yeah
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That was very inspiring thanks
"feliks was 8 seconds ahead of anyone else on 5x5" stanley moment
Literally, stanley is way ahead of everyone in blind
He is 30 seconds ahead of second place for 5BLD average.
Stanley: Am i a joke to you?
@@Loggog tru
Yeah but it's blind, completely different events
0:11 it should be "usain bolt has been called the feliks zemdegs of sprinting."
Justin Cubing yeah
Nope
@@mahaveerkumar9078 yes usain bolt should be called feliks Zemdeges of sprinting
For sure yes ✅👍
mahaveer kumar yes bc Usain didn’t have his name known until olympics
The speed solving community seems like one of the nicest and most supportive communities out there
As someone who goes to a lot of the same competitions as Feliks, I can genuinely say he is such a good role model in the community. He's friendly with everyone, not just fast cubers and delegates. He has learned mine and my brother's names by about the third or fourth competition we'd been to, he doesn't shy away from volunteering at comps, he's super humble, and he's always happy to take photos with kids or sign their cubes or whatever. Plus, he's really useful since the younger kids are more likely to listen to him if their being to loud or disruptive
Amazing job on the video. Brings up lots of emotions, not just because of shared memories but also because Feliks was a big inspiration for me when I started cubing. King!
this is what I'm watching instead of studying for my AP Chemistry and Spanish test tomorrow
How did your test go mate?
Buena suerte
Same except I watched it at school with the whole class
What a harrowing story. I don't know how to solve a Rubik's Cube but I recently felt the urge to buy one and try to learn to solve it. I researched different kinds of cubes online and I discovered what speed cubing is. Then I stumbled across this video. By the end, I was literally crying my eyes out. Feliks Zemdegs... it will be a name I won't ever forget. For speed cubers I obviously see why Feliks is so revered but I was drawn to his genuinely kind nature and charitable smile. For me, what matters is that someone is a good person. Rich. Poor. Talented or not. It doesn't matter. Just be a good person. Not only do I bow to Feliks but I bow to his parents for raising such a fine young man. It's heartening to know that the world of cubing has this genuine and talented star sitting at its apex.
can we get more likes on this post please
@@brycem7498 exactly
If you enjoyed this mini documentary, I *highly* suggest watching two other great ones. "Why We Cube" is a KZhead documentary on this very same channel. It follows the story of about five famous speedcubers and how they got into it/what it means to them, etc. Then follow that one up with the Netflix documentary "The Speedcubers" which follows the friendship and competition between Feliks Zemdegs and Max Park. Hope you feel inspired to join our little weird hobby. Welcome to the club!
You're going to want to look up "harrowing" in the dictionary, mate.
@@YourLocalCafe I meant what I said. Feliks's world records are harrowing, akin to walking a tightrope across the Grand Canyon. Feliks is a Rubik's Cube natural but the "acute distress" and pressure in his body from these competitions is palpable. To be the best, there are obstacles to overcome and mountains to climb. We feel the sweat, the nerves, the tremors, the earthquakes, the failures and the victories. Cubing is not simply a kid's activity. It's a forceful and beautiful expression of mind and body. Look hard enough and the history of world is in a Rubik's Cube.
how do you manage to raise the bar even further every time??? production value through the roof
I never though you would be in the comments of this type of video. Hello!
woah you like cubing?
what are you doin' here?
@@shahanshahpolonium He's always on cubing videos for some strange reason.
@@dinocubing5680 yup
The Skewb God himself
Yes
Lol
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Player : WHEW! Finally broke that feliks guy's record... Feliks : Are you sure about that?
Feliks is the reason I started cubing, I tried to get good at it but only ever got one 42 second solve, and never got under a minute after that even with years of practice. I still pick up my cube and solve it from time to time but this man created a legacy he didn't even recognize
Cause you are Matt HICKS not VALK
Brilliant video as always! Feliks has always been my inspiration:)
Feliks Zemdegs is the best cuber!
Same
Same
Same to u leo :) I have been watching your videos and for me you and Sean are the best speedcubers here in the philippines! Wish I could be like you too...
Same
So many feels. Honored to have been a small part of this.
omg youre actually alive upload pls
@@ROEVOSS Maybe one day :)
me too bro
I learned look ahead from your video 7-8 years ago. I remember it was called F2l part 2 or something
this guy might not be the best now but he’s still the greatest in everyone’s heart
Feliks will always be the GOAT
FELIKS
IM NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING
no we
F1?
lol
Tyler "Skadoodle" Latham said these words at the historic win of cloud 9 at Boston 2018. Feliks is indeed the skadoodle of cubing.
why?
Feliks is such a likeable guy, very hard to hate, a good role model regardless of whether or not you're a cuber and above all he is and always will be the Greatest Cuber Of All Time. Honestly I'm glad you made this video it really inspired me, and I bet others too, to work harder to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potentials. Good job Chris!
I just learnt how to solve a 3x3x3 yesterday by the layers method, My best time is 2:29. I feel like I don't belong in this comments section but I'm very proud of myself and decided to share it anyways. It's really mind-boggling to think that someone can be that fast (and that consistent too). Great video and great Cuber!
You definitely belong here. Congrats well done 👏😁
You belong here if you try your hardest to cube fast
Good job
Nice its been 1 year whats your speed now?
Watch this guy be sub 10 now.
this guy was everything. whether it's intelligence, respect, kindness, creativity, absolute dominance. he had it all. no one will ever replace him ❤
Interstellar vibes got me emotional....
Hey Kian, Would it be possible if you would maybe do again some roux vids? I have kinda trouble with lse and first block, would appreciate it if you would respond Greetings from Germany
@@Johan-rt3lj check critical cubing and rouxers fb group
@Kort what is your average
@@Johan-rt3lj probably 11.02 ao100
@Kort which method, I switched fr sub 15 cfop and now average like 22 with roux
This proves, that Faz, truly rulz Hats off, Chris You have contributed a lot to the community Thank You
Aw, this blast to the past was the cherry on top to bring the peak of my emotions.
younger people really dont understand that someone with slower reaction times than these teenagers now with faster cubes is still almost on par with them is incredible, and the man has a fulltime job where he cant practice as much. he will forever be the best of all time
It's a genuine miracle that Feliks started when cubing was a relatively small community, which grew with him as he broke all those records and reached new and dazzling heights. His journey has inspired up and coming cubers young and old, and has had a direct impact on the blossoming of the community. We can't thank you enough Feliks, and thank you to this channel for celebrating his legacy ❤️
Met Feliks once at a comp and he was very gracious towards everyone. Truly a role model and inspiration!
And he also won most events i assume.
@@anonymousviewer2165 Not sure because Max was also there xD
@@KuIJohnQ *They* won most of the events I assume.
A well-deserved tribute for an incredible cuber and awesome human! Another incredible video chris :)
your such a great cuber too!
I asked my friend who had just learned how to cube and I asked him if he knew any good cubers out there. He said " Feliks " Feliks Zemdegs is truly the best cuber out there and no one can deny it.
This maybe have been the single greatest short-documentary I have ever watched! well done
I think that the reason that cubing community has achieved such recognition and still by inspiring more people to cube is because of all the amazing speedcubers we've had and Feliks has the greatest contribution towards that. I feel bad for all the people who don't know what a legend he is
11:43 You know someone is "The Greatest Speedcuber of All Time" when they get a 5 with a v perm.
His Z-perms are super fast too
JJ Sevins Z perms aren't bad though. Their definitely not even close to as good as all the other Eplls, but much better than things like v perms.
it takes me 3 secs for v perm 。。
Someone explain what a v perm or z perm thing is?
firebird213-_ V perm and Z perm are PLL algs. In CFOP method, the last step called PLL (permuting last layer). There are 21 possible states of PLL. Aa, Ab, E, F, Ga, Gb, Gc, Gd, H, Ja, Jb, Na, Nb, Ra, Rb, T, Ua, Ub, V, and Z perm. V perm is one of the hardest to execute
Thank you so much for making this. This is amazing. Thank you. And so so much respect to Feliks Zemdegs 🥇
This is one of the greatest video productions I have ever seen in my life You have created a masterpiece Feliks will always be the world's greatest cuber
One of the best videos I ever watched for sure! Feliks changed my life in a way that I can't express in words. Defnetly the best cuber that existed and will ever exist! Unbeliaveble job Chris!
Vicenzo Guerino Cecchini verdade Vicenzo, trueee
You’re alright too I suppose. 3 world records doesn’t quite rival 121 though so you should probably work on that! Jk, congrats on that recent wr!
@@tommy7467 I will try my best, but I will never get close to that! Thank you BTW!
you are my idol
Wule cubing if you were talking about me, thank you!!
Feliks let me into skewb finals, I missed my time because I had to do something and I came back to the scrambling tables to ask if I could redo my attempt but Feliks came to me and told the scramblers to give me a chance and we got our way and I feel proud to say it. Thanks Feliks
Rlly?
@@Aa-mi3we this did actually happen, he mightn't remember it but you can ask him
thats epic
Mousey & Panda Feliks is amaxing
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The Intro just gives me goosebumps every time, love the documentary, thank you for this masterpiece
he may someday disappear but his legacy and the people that he inspired will never forget him
it’s sad to think now he has got no world records but i believe he is gonna come back and smash some world records
Greatest thing to learn from fielks is discipline whenever he completes his 1 round he push the chair back to place. Even when he got 4.22 wr
Who is fielks?
Ikr!!! These are the little things you just can't avoid overlooking🙌♥️
@@rubikscubedude4207 fr
Legend, He changed the game completely He inspired the young ones He's definitely an Icon that we cubers need to look at
More than 4 months have passed since this video was uploaded. Still, sometimes it pops up in my recommended videos. And I watch it another time. And even thought this is probably the 8th time, it still makes me incredibly happy. Feliks has basically been my hero for years. And seeing that he receives so much love by the cubing community makes me really really happy.
It has now been more than 3 years ago since this video was released and I still watch it.
How did they do 7 second solves on Dayans from 2009/2010 XD
Skill, lmfao
I think the Dayan Zhanchi was invented in 2011...
@@codecraftercc Zhanchis weren’t the only Dayans that existed ya know?
This is the best documentary related to cubing out there, and I have seen many. Great Work. Awesome
@Alsamo Shelan Have seen that the day it came, this one is better, we need to market our legends like this. It's time to push Cubing as a Sport
Remarkable video. Truly the life of a legend, his mark on cubing will never be forgotten. Can not wait to see more like this!
Hi!
Amazing and inspiring video ! When I started cubing , Feliks was my inspiration , it's great to see he has come this far ! Definitely one of greatest videos I've watched, thank you so much Chris!
This documentary gives me chills every time I watch it
This video speaks to me emotionally on so many levels as someone who grew up cubing intensely, I literally had to stop the video 56 seconds into it because I just don't feel like crying like a bitch right now. The old cubing vids, footages of cubing competitions, everything is just too much to handle 😢
Me too
Economics exam can go to trash. Chris has uploaded about my idol and the GOAT. Gotta have priorities. Edit :-Dam i did great😂.
This guy knows what priority really is.... long live sir
So very true lol
Which state do you live in?
@@jackgregory7610 i did lol
Bye Economics Exam lol
No earbuds or songs, just total focus, and absolute greatness, love you man.
he might not be the best now but in my heart he is he started my speedcubing journey and he is the GOAT
Yes #feliksistheGOAT
amazing vid love your channel
OwenCubes how did you finish it? It was posted 3 minutes ago and the video is 15 minutes long... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
i didnt watched 3 mins and its rly good
The only barrier he hasn't broke yet is sub 4 (At competitions yeah I forgot he has gotten multiple sub 4 solves at homes)
His pb is a 3.01
Millar TV he has several sub 4s At home
Someone else did
@Poké Kid yes he did, search 3.01 feliks zemdeg
Am I the only one who literally I feel emotionless for many things, things like this make me almost tear up... just seeing a fellow human being peek on his / her field at this level... inspiring truly
that smile he has whenever he achieves something so great and deemed impossible is priceless. keep on going, sir! thank you for being countless cubers' inspiration and for changing cubing history.
Back in 2011, I was in grade 9 and honestly I was having a major identity crisis. Everyone I knew had something they were good at. Football, badminton, Violin, debating etc. Then I saw Feliks Zemdegs on KZhead with his 6.65 second WR in his green t-shirt! And I was like, man! This is inhuman! Till then, I thought I was one of the best solving it at a minute and a half! Soon enough ,I was just the kid with a geek tag because I was the only one in my school who solved the cube day in and day out. I had a funskool cube so the best I could get out of it is 35 seconds with 2 look oll/pll. So now, I was the cube kid! I was frustrated because my parents never bought a speedcube for me until the morning of my first competition in Nov 2012, Mumbai. Till then I was using a shengshou while everyone were using lubix or the new dayan cubes. I was in top 10 NR in my very first comp, though I didn't podium!😄 Feliks was God for nearly everyone of us back then. For me, he gave a hobby that would last a lifetime. I can safely say I'm his biggest fanboi, and have watched all of his KZhead videos since Thrawst vs Fazrulz1!❣️
He 'was' your God??? He still 'is' my God. Btw your story is lovely. I can totally understand that he could impact people's lives like that.😊
Hey u have to reply back what is ur personal best pb reply now man pls
Well said
@@nikitadas9671 Sorry that was a typo, "Is God" 😄
@@mansinghmane5528 4.03s😄 You can check my wca profile 2012mish01
Brilliant video about such an inspirational figure!
Cyo, you are the Feliks of filming... I have no words....I am so impressed.... so good! Love you buddy thank you.....this is like the 16 or 17th time im watching this and im still mindblown. Wow!
incredible documentary! thanks so much
I think if feliks never existed, neither would worlds in Australia, or many other Australian competitions. I live in Melbourne and it is great to have heaps of competitions in my area. Feliks is a very nice and approachable guy good to talk too, amazing what Feliks has done. And extremely well made video Chris
True. He contributed so much to the community. He inspired so many to start cubing. He is the reason the cubing community is so big right now. There is a fair chance some of the people watching this video would never have touched a cube in their life if he never existed.
This was so well put together! Keep up the fantastic work CYO
Every community deserves someone like feliks He’s an amazing cuber, and somehow an even better person
Rewatched this. Still so inspiring.
that was a really moving video, Chris. thank you for making videos like this.
This really puts Feliks' impact on speedcubing into perspective, outstanding video as always!
The best documentary ever seen...loved it❤
Such a great video. Explains his upcoming, learning, domination, records, kindness, in just 16 minutes!!!
and we got another upload from the greatest cubing cinematographer of all time
ROEVOSS yes
ROEVOSS please use smol words I cannot understand cinematogeapholgiycal
sorry
This has honestly one of the most inspirational vids if seen in a while, almost cried xD
The video is so amazing thanks so much for this!
I'm not that much into cubing, but seriously this is goosebumps stuff dude, thank you soo much for such an amazing video !!!
Haven’t watched it yet and already know it’s going to be amazing
Seriously can't stop crying..amazing job dude
this thumbnail is arguably the most iconic thing in cubing
Why did this video make me emotional
Oh boy, I love this even just by having this the first video I see today. I was thinking of a video on how FAZ is the best speedcuber of all time, but I don't need to now 😂 This takes the absolute cake. Thank you so much for this work of art Chris ❤️
His son is probably gonna be a reincarnation of albert Einstein
He's always been my idol, this video just made my day. Even though I can't see him in person as I live in India,I think of him as an idol, an inspiration and mentor
I remember these stories very well. I remember watching in 2013 as Mats got that +2 that rendered the Championship Feliks' and thinking that that was divine intervention. It was incredible to be there and see Feliks in his moment of vulnerability as he shed tears of happiness to clinch something that was written in his destiny. To congratulate him and be part of that surreal moment of his. These are the things that made my time in speedcubing something to remember. Thanks for making this video.
I would pay to see this in a movie theater
So would I :)
This is literally the story of Feliks life! What a story, really well made!❤😊
I come back to this video when I need inspiration. Makes me so happy every time
He’s the one that give me the cubing spirit.Thank you Feliks!
Feliks Zemdegs: the Greatest cuber of all time
Yeah this vid is better than mine. Do you think there's a way to quantify a speedcubers lifetime performance, and if so how much would Faz dominate? Like Don Bradman's 99.94 test batting average, but for cubes.
Hi
Hello!
I like the fact that u brought don bradman s batting average
Your video was awesome aswell, specially that little faz at the end
I don't think many people would know about Don Bradman
Such an inspiring video !! Great job Chris !!
my favourite video on youtube, and that's saying something, almost as good as the real thing! Thanks Chris
I love that little Feliks so much. His smile was soo cute
Too bad he grew up :p
"name any barrier" SUB 3
How abt sub 1?
"How about SUB 0"? Wait what?!?
Someone made a video saying why it’s almost impossible to solve a cube in less then 3 seconds and said the record was 3.74 who did the world record
@Aaron Liang [Student] I heard he got to 2.99 secs.
Feliks has always been my favourite cuber. He is really inspirational and what he does inspires me to keep cubing and get even better, and to never give up. He is a pure example of the fact that perseverance is important.
all these speedcubers have beautiful smiles. especially, feliks, he is special