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− | Andy Lundeen
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− | Andy Lundeen is relatively new to Mario Kart, having taken up Mario Kart Wii in early 2008. He has played the game ever since, enjoying every moment of the intense competition and rivalries at every turn. Currently ranked 29th in MKWii, and in the 170's in MKDS, he lives a life of relative Mario Kart obscurity. | + | '''Andy Lundeen''' is known as '''Shock''' on the forums, although for a while his username was NStride. He is the MKSC world champion. |
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− | Some of his main accomplishments include:
| + | Andy is/was a news writer for the [[MKWii]] player's page and a times updater as well. More recently he was added on as staff for the MKSC page as news writer and times updater there as well. Although he tries to be humorous and do a good job from time to time, sometimes college studies can be a bit... time consuming. Andy has been a member of the message board since early 2009 and is a regular poster in the General, [[MKSC]], and MKWii sections. From time to time you'll probably catch him in the chatroom too. |
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− | - 21 regionals in mid-2008 in Mario Kart Wii
| + | Andy is a former MKWii player before his retirement from the game in August 2010, but the highlight of his career in kart definitely lies in MKSC. He climbed from #39 to #3 in 7 months in 2011. It was another burst of play in early 2012 that sent him past Sebastian Stellmacher to claim #1 overall. Since then he's continued to play and now has created a significant gap between himself and second place. |
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− | - 2 American records (GCN Waluigi Stadium; first American sub 2:00 and SNES Mario Circuit 3)
| + | === About === |
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− | - 1 Worldwide Top 10 (Mario Circuit 3)
| + | Andy is currently studying physics and math and hopes to become a successful theoretical physicist/cosmologist. He's got a ways to go though as he's only 19 years old and a sophomore/junior in college. On the side, he really enjoys reading philosophy and playing MKSC time trials as well as occasional head to the gym or play tennis or racquetball. Fun fact: he was given a unicycle as a Christmas gift while a young child, and since then has conquered riding it and knows how to juggle at the same time as well. Andy is also a marathon finisher (3'46) and has traveled around the world. |
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− | - And a 13th place time in Rainbow Road in MKDS
| + | === The Meet === |
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− | Although his Mario Kart hey-day may be over, Andy is accomplishing several things outside of it. Although nothing he is doing right now is WR quality, he does what he can. He took up running a couple of months ago, and is trying to accomplish one of his life goals: run a sub 5 minute mile. He's also played tennis for 4 years, and is hoping for a scholarship for college.
| + | Andy is also a familiar face from the meetup with former MKSC #1 [[Terrence Fenner]]. On July 5th 2011, he traveled over to Fenner's home and watched him play live while live streaming to the rest of the community. Since then, the community has learned and harnessed the power of the ironing board, and many PRs owe their performance to the ironing board (even PRs involving eating contests). |
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− | Andy spends his time these days trying to do his best in everything. Whether that be working, doing homework, playing MK, updating times, or playing in the Karter Contest 2010, he tries to succeed in all. | + | === Summary === |
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| + | Andy is in general a soft-spoken individual. Always willing to be a friend and offer a listening ear to others' perspectives and thoughts, his insights generally carry decent value on the MB. |
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| + | {{2012 Karter Contest}} |
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