Quick overview of Academiathlon

1st stage Swim and Rubik’s cube

  • Basically, any swimming styles are accepted (e.g. breath stroke and back stroke). In some races, Organizer has authority to limit the swimming style.
  • If the race is held in swimming pool, the Rubik’s cube should not be turned within 2 seconds after Academiathlete touches wall or floor.  In other words, Academiathlete cannot turn his cube while standing on the pool.
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Academithlete switches his solved cube with unsolved cube

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Academiahlete solves his cube by both hands

2nd stage: Bike and Blindfolded Rubik’s cube

  • Only stationary bike (e.g. exercise bike in gymnasium) should be used for the race. This is to consider the safety of Academiathlete and others.
  • The load setting of the stationary bike should be determined by Organizer.
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Academiathlete memorizes his scrambled cube

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Academiathlete solves his cube in the blindholded manner

3rd stage: Run and One-handed Rubik’s cube

  • Only running machine (e.g. treadmill) should be used for the race. Also, Academiathlete should support his/her body by one hand with the shoulder of running machine. This is to consider the safety of Academiathlete and others.
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Academiathlete support his body by right hand

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Academiathlete runs on treadmill.

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