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Harrison Whitaker is a former quizbowl player known for his contributions to the UK collegiate circuit while competing for the [[Cambridge University Quiz Society]] (CUQS). He played as a strong humanities-focused generalist, particularly in literature, film, history, and philosophy, and was a key member of Cambridge's dominant teams in the early 2020s.
He did not compete in organized quizbowl during high school or his undergraduate studies at NYU and Columbia. His quizbowl career began after starting his PhD in Film and Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge in late 2021.
Notable achievements
Whitaker helped Cambridge secure multiple major titles:

ACF Winter 2022 (online mirror): Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Abigail Tan, Krishnan Mulholland), defeating Oxford B 330–280 in the deciding game.
British Student Quiz Championships (BSQC) 2022: Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Abigail Tan, Michael Kohn/Delia Cropper per varying sources), defeating Edinburgh A 340–235.
Varsity Match 2023: Won with Cambridge A (team: Abigail Tan, Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Oscar Despard), defeating Oxford A 310–280 (Cambridge's first Varsity win since 2019).
British Student Quiz Championships (BSQC) 2024: Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Sam Foo, Agnijo Banerjee, Oscar Despard), defeating Imperial A 270–265 in the final. This made him a two-time BSQC champion, a rare achievement in recent UK quizbowl.

He consistently ranked among the top UK players in community polls (e.g., 5th in the 2023–24 UK Player Poll with 377 points) and was praised for high-powered buzzing in humanities categories and contributions to Cambridge's top-three finishes at BSQC nearly every year from 2022 onward.
For detailed statistics, see his profile on quizbowlstats.com or related QBWiki pages (e.g., Cambridge University). He transitioned out of active play after 2024, focusing on other quiz-related work including University Challenge.

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	He consistently ranked among the top UK players in community polls (e.g., 5th in the 2023–24 UK Player Poll) and was praised for high-powered buzzing in humanities categories and contributions to Cambridge's top-three finishes at BSQC nearly every year from 2022 onward.		He consistently ranked among the top UK players in community polls (e.g., 5th in the 2023–24 UK Player Poll) and was praised for high-powered buzzing in humanities categories and contributions to Cambridge's top-three finishes at BSQC nearly every year from 2022 onward.
	For detailed statistics, see his profile on quizbowlstats.com or related QBWiki pages (e.g., Cambridge University). He transitioned out of active play after 2024, focusing on other quiz-related work including University Challenge.		For detailed statistics, see his profile on quizbowlstats.com or related QBWiki pages (e.g., Cambridge University). He transitioned out of active play after 2024, focusing on other quiz-related work including University Challenge.
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 Whitaker helped Cambridge secure multiple major titles:
-[[2022 ACF Winter]] (online mirror): Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Abigail Tan, Krishnan Mulholland), defeating Oxford B 330–280 in the deciding game.
+*[[2022 ACF Winter]] (online mirror): Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Abigail Tan, Krishnan Mulholland), defeating Oxford B 330–280 in the deciding game.
-British Student Quiz Championships (BSQC) 2022: Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Abigail Tan, Michael Kohn or Delia Cropper per varying sources), defeating Edinburgh A 340–235.
-Varsity Match 2023: Won with Cambridge A (team: Abigail Tan, Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Oscar Despard), defeating Oxford A 310–280 (Cambridge's first Varsity win since 2019).
+*[[2022 British Student Quiz Championships]] (BSQC): Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Liam Hughes, Abigail Tan, Michael Kohn or Delia Cropper per varying sources), defeating Edinburgh A 340–235.
-British Student Quiz Championships (BSQC) 2024: Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Sam Foo, Agnijo Banerjee, Oscar Despard), defeating Imperial A 270–265 in the final. This made him a two-time BSQC champion.
 He consistently ranked among the top UK players in community polls (e.g., 5th in the 2023–24 UK Player Poll) and was praised for high-powered buzzing in humanities categories and contributions to Cambridge's top-three finishes at BSQC nearly every year from 2022 onward.
 For detailed statistics, see his profile on quizbowlstats.com or related QBWiki pages (e.g., Cambridge University). He transitioned out of active play after 2024, focusing on other quiz-related work including University Challenge.

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−	Harrison Whitaker is a former quizbowl player known for his contributions to the UK collegiate circuit while competing for the [[Cambridge]] University Quiz Society (CUQS). He played as a strong humanities-focused generalist, particularly in literature, film, history, and philosophy, and was a key member of Cambridge's ~~dominant~~ teams in the early 2020s.	+	Harrison Whitaker is a former quizbowl player known for his contributions to the UK collegiate circuit while competing for the [[Cambridge]] University Quiz Society (CUQS). He played as a strong humanities-focused generalist, particularly in literature, film, history, and philosophy, and was a key member of Cambridge's teams in the early 2020s.

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−	Harrison Whitaker is a former quizbowl player known for his contributions to the UK collegiate circuit while competing for the [[Cambridge University Quiz Society]] (CUQS). He played as a strong humanities-focused generalist, particularly in literature, film, history, and philosophy, and was a key member of Cambridge's dominant teams in the early 2020s.	+	Harrison Whitaker is a former quizbowl player known for his contributions to the UK collegiate circuit while competing for the [[Cambridge]] University Quiz Society (CUQS). He played as a strong humanities-focused generalist, particularly in literature, film, history, and philosophy, and was a key member of Cambridge's dominant teams in the early 2020s.

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 Harrison Whitaker is a former quizbowl player known for his contributions to the UK collegiate circuit while competing for the [[Cambridge University Quiz Society]] (CUQS). He played as a strong humanities-focused generalist, particularly in literature, film, history, and philosophy, and was a key member of Cambridge's dominant teams in the early 2020s.
-His quizbowl career began after starting his PhD in Film and Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge in late 2021.
 Notable achievements
 Whitaker helped Cambridge secure multiple major titles: