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Hacker Olympics, the Un-Hackathon: Guest Post by Aidan Feldman

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Jonathan Gottfried
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534
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English
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Summary

Hackers gathered for the Hacker Olympics, an unconventional hackathon with a mysterious format, anonymous organizers, and challenging puzzles that required coding skills. The event featured a series of absurd challenges, including disassembling an old computer, participating in a Goldeneye tournament, and creating a tower using red Solo cups. While some tasks involved actual coding, others were designed to be humorous and distracting, such as communicating with a team member via Twilio while being bombarded by karaoke. The Hacker Olympics offered a refreshing change of pace from traditional hackathons, showcasing the creativity and diversity of its participants.

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