Feliks Zemdegs | The Greatest Speedcuber of All Time 

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.

When Feliks Zemdegs comes to a competition, everyone aims for 2nd place

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

This dude probably has the world record for the most world records (with speedcubing)

'Feliks' istead of Felix 'Rubiks' instead of Rubix coincidence, i think not

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.

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)

Feliks is not the Usain Bolt of cubing Usain Bolt is the Feliks Zemdegs of running. RESPECT

The Skewb God himself

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.

Feliks was a monster back then, now he's an inspiration

0:11 it should be "usain bolt has been called the feliks zemdegs of sprinting."

"feliks was 8 seconds ahead of anyone else on 5x5" stanley moment

What's amazing is, nobody dislikes Feliks. He will always be the greatest.

this is what I'm watching instead of studying for my AP Chemistry and Spanish test tomorrow

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

Interstellar vibes got me emotional....

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!

The speed solving community seems like one of the nicest and most supportive communities out there

Feliks will always be the GOAT

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.

IM NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING

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

Player : WHEW! Finally broke that feliks guy's record... Feliks : Are you sure about that?

how do you manage to raise the bar even further every time??? production value through the roof

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

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.

this guy might not be the best now but he’s still the greatest in everyone’s heart

So many feels. Honored to have been a small part of this.

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!

The Greatest Speedcubing Video of All Time.

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!

Brilliant video as always! Feliks has always been my inspiration:)

11:43 You know someone is "The Greatest Speedcuber of All Time" when they get a 5 with a v perm.

he may someday disappear but his legacy and the people that he inspired will never forget him

this guy was everything. whether it's intelligence, respect, kindness, creativity, absolute dominance. he had it all. no one will ever replace him ❤

Met Feliks once at a comp and he was very gracious towards everyone. Truly a role model and inspiration!

A well-deserved tribute for an incredible cuber and awesome human! Another incredible video chris :)

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.

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

This proves, that Faz, truly rulz Hats off, Chris You have contributed a lot to the community 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

How did they do 7 second solves on Dayans from 2009/2010 XD

I would pay to see this in a movie theater

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

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

This documentary gives me chills every time I watch it

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 ❤️

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!

Economics exam can go to trash. Chris has uploaded about my idol and the GOAT. Gotta have priorities. Edit :-Dam i did great😂.

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.

The Intro just gives me goosebumps every time, love the documentary, thank you for this masterpiece

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 RU-vid 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 RU-vid videos since Thrawst vs Fazrulz1!❣️

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)

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

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

Legend, He changed the game completely He inspired the young ones He's definitely an Icon that we cubers need to look at

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

Rewatched this. Still so inspiring.

Remarkable video. Truly the life of a legend, his mark on cubing will never be forgotten. Can not wait to see more like this!

This is the best documentary related to cubing out there, and I have seen many. Great Work. Awesome

This maybe have been the single greatest short-documentary I have ever watched! well done

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

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 😢

Brilliant video about such an inspirational figure!

He’s the one that give me the cubing spirit.Thank you Feliks!

"name any barrier" SUB 3

This really puts Feliks' impact on speedcubing into perspective, outstanding video as always!

9:13 why is this my first time seeing this clip

It's sad to know that maybe in a few years, the new cubers might not even know who he is

Thank you so much for making this. This is amazing. Thank you. And so so much respect to Feliks Zemdegs 🥇

amazing vid love your channel

and we got another upload from the greatest cubing cinematographer of all time

Every community deserves someone like feliks He’s an amazing cuber, and somehow an even better person

The best documentary ever seen...loved it❤

This was so well put together! Keep up the fantastic work CYO

that was a really moving video, Chris. thank you for making videos like this.

Such a great video. Explains his upcoming, learning, domination, records, kindness, in just 16 minutes!!!

I love rewatching this video

*FELIKS ZEMDEGS IS THE BEST CUBER OUT THERE!!!*

Haven’t watched it yet and already know it’s going to be amazing

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!

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!

I love that little Feliks so much. His smile was soo cute

Seriously can't stop crying..amazing job dude

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.

This kid is a beautiful human being. The Netflix doc brought him to my attention and I’m so glad to know of him.

Especially now that feet will be gone

This has honestly one of the most inspirational vids if seen in a while, almost cried xD

Best documentary I have seen in a while

Why did this video make me emotional

Feliks Zemdegs: the Greatest cuber of all time

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 ❤️

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.

all these speedcubers have beautiful smiles. especially, feliks, he is special

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

Anyone get emotional watching this? I've looked up to him for years and he has had such a huge impact on the community. It's crazy to think other cubers have caught up to him now. But regardless, Felix will always be our hero!

I come back to this video when I need inspiration. Makes me so happy every time

Feliks is an inspiration. He inspires me to be a great human being to be a better speedcuber. He motivated me to get back into cubing after one year. My PB is 10.91 on the 3x3 and I average 16 - 20 secs back then. I now average like 30 - 35 secs because I stopped. I am going to break my 10.91 soon. :)