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CSWC WORLD RAKING LIST OF ALL TIMES UPDATE : Dominance and Diversity in the Top 20
World Raking list of all times filtered the best of the best after decade and half of CSWC
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Hauke Walter from Germany World Champion 2023 and 5th on World Raking list of all times
The Cigar Smoking World Championship is a monument to perseverance, expertise, passion and a focus for the art of appreciating a quality cigar in the world of cigar smoking throught slow smoking global challange. The most recent ALL TIME WORLD ranking reflect an eclectic mix of worldwide challengers, with Klaudia Ide of Poland emerging as the incumbent record holder and Igor Kovacic of Sweden taking second place in the renowned Top 20 all time world raking list
Klaudia Ide from Poland - World Record Holder
Igor Kovacic from Sweden on 2nd position
Klaudia Ide (Poland) - Record Holder: 1st on the TOP 20
Setting the bar high, Klaudia Ide's remarkable feat has positioned her as the World Record Holder of the Cigar Smoking World Championship. Her dedication and mastery in the competition are nothing short of extraordinary. First woman in history which achieved this miracle.
Igor Kovacic (Sweden) - 2nd on the TOP 20
Hailing from Sweden, Igor Kovacic claims the second spot, after held the 1st position for longest time ever in history of CSWC. Igor is showcasing the global nature of this championship. His prowess in cigar smoking demonstrates the diverse range of talent that converges in this international event.
Biggest suprise on the list are definitely incredible Norwegian duo:
Tormod Skaaraas (Norway) - 4th place (210min,41sec): Skaaraas' impressive placement on the list is a testament to the unexpected talent emerging from Norway.
Rolf Broch (Norway) - 12th place (190min,00sec): Broch's presence in the top ranks further solidifies Norway's unexpected prowess in the world of cigar smoking.
The inclusion of Skaaraas and Broch as notable surprises in the Top 20 list adds an exciting dynamic to the championship, showcasing that talent can emerge from unexpected corners of the globe.
Add to this surprising list is definitely Andrey Leontiev from Russia who placed him as 2nd best Russian time holder just after legendary Oleg Pedan. He keeps 7th place
Rolf Borch from Norway one of top competitors from Norway
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Tormod Skaaraas from Norway - the biggest surprise on World Raking List
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Andrey Leonitev provided huge surprise also
The Top 20 list further highlights the global appeal of the championship, featuring competitors from the USA, Norway, Germany, Russia, and Austria, among other countries. Noteworthy mentions include:
Darren Cioffi (USA) - 3rd place (225min,55sec): An American CSWC legend -one of the biggest of all time
Several Polish participants also make a strong showing in the rankings:
Borys Szkodziak (Poland) - 8th place (200 min,03sec)
Tomasz Zolodkiewich (Poland) - 10th place (192min,00sec)
Marcin Sakowski (Poland) - 16th place (183min,18sec)
The list showcases the diverse range of contenders, each bringing their unique flair to the competition. From the seasoned smokers like Henrik Kristensson from Sweden to more new ones like Drew Emch from USA, the championship celebrates the rich tapestry of cigar aficionados worldwide.
Let's take a closer look at the country standings and the ratio between participants:
Country Standings:
Poland: 1st, 8th, 10th, 15th, 16th (Total: 5 representatives)
Russia: 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 17th (Total: 5 representatives)
USA: 3rd, 9th, 20th (Total: 3 representatives)
Sweden: 2nd, 18th (Total: 2 representatives)
Norway: 4th,12th (Total: 2 representative)
Germany: 5th (Total: 1 representative)
Austria: 11th (Total: 1 representative)
Latvia: 19th (Total: 1 representative)
Ratio Between Participants:
Poland: 5 representatives
Russia: 5 representatives
USA: 3 representatives
Sweden: 2 representatives
Norway: 2 representatives
Germany, Austria, Latvia: 1 representative each
Some of the biggest legends of CSWC of all times - from left: Alexander Shagai(Russia), Darren Cioffi (USA) and Oleg Pedan (Russia)