Harrison Whitaker

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.

Notable achievements 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 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.

• 2024 British Student Quiz Championships (BSQC): Won with Cambridge A (team: Harrison Whitaker, Sam Foo, Agnijo Banerjee, Oscar Despard), defeating Imperial A 270–265 in the final.

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.