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Back to WSC Player Information WSC Player Information: Joel Wapnick [ Finals update: Nigel Richards wins the first game 484-427. Andrew Fisher wins the second 520-406. Nigel wins the third 459-359. Andrew wins the fourth 562-420. Nigel wins the deciding game 477-334 to become the first ever two-time World Champion! ] Given name(s): Joel Surname(s): Wapnick Home: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 78 WSC Record: Placed in 2011. Placed 9th in 2009. Placed 4th in 2007. Placed 33rd in 2005. Placed 17th in 2003. Placed 2nd in 2001, as defending Champion. Won in 1999. Placed 36th in 1997. Placed 15th in 1995. Placed 2nd in 1993. Placed 27th in 1991. Awards: first place WSC 1999; USA, 1983; CNSC, 1998 and 2011 Hobbies: Writing Occupation: University Professor

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