dmwright
The big cheese. The head honcho. The top gun. The dictionary defines a favorite as "a competitor judged most likely to win". And win is exactly what the favorites have done so far in their TopCoder careers, as all of the favorites are among the top-25 in all-time room wins. Let's take a deeper look at the four coders who have earned the distinction as favorites...full story
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ante
Every competition has them. The 1980 "Miracle on Ice" US Mens Ice Hockey Team, Buster Douglas, Rocky Balboa, the New England Patriots, and most recently Sarah Hughes. They're what make tournaments fun, interesting and compelling. They also provide a ton of emotional drama. It's the American way; everyone loves the underdog...full story
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milhouse
These are the coders that the top-seeds fear the most. They are either TopCoder veterans, TopCoder tournament tested, those who had outstanding performances with top scores in the Regional Quarterfinals and/or Regional Semifinals, or all of the above...full story |
