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CSWC Season 2023 BEST TIMES AND THEIR Impact on 2024 Qualifiers

CSWC Season 2023 brought about seismic shifts and unprecedented surprises, setting the stage for an exhilarating Qualifier Season 2024

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Turin Time Chase challangers in their first experience with CSWC competition

The Competitive Smoking World Championship (CSWC) Season 2023 brought about seismic shifts and unprecedented surprises, setting the stage for an exhilarating Qualifier Season 2024. With record-breaking performances, unexpected triumphs, and disappointments, the landscape of competitive smoking saw a significant reshuffle, leaving enthusiasts eagerly anticipating what the next season holds.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of CSWC Season 2023 was Klaudia Ide's groundbreaking achievement. Ide shattered Igor Kovacic's long-standing world record with an astonishing smoking time of 3 hours and 53 minutes, etching her name in history as the first woman to hold the CSWC world record. Her accomplishment not only demonstrated exceptional skill but also broke barriers in a historically male-dominated sport, inspiring aspiring competitors worldwide.

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Etan Patel from UK, gentleman who marked UK among slow smoking elite countries

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Ivan Zizic from Croatia, Club Mareva member, Croatian sensation who brought Croatia among the best ones

Another notable surprise came in the form of the Norwegian duo, Tormod Skaaraas and Rolf Broch, whose remarkable smoking times of 3 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours 10 minutes, respectively, stunned the smoking community. Tormod's subsequent performance in the Grand Final affirmed his prowess, solidifying Norway's presence as a force to be reckoned with in competitive smoking.

Ivan Zizic's emergence from Croatia added another layer of excitement to the season. His strong showing positioned Croatia among the top contenders in the CSWC, signaling a promising future for the country's smoking community.

The United Kingdom's ascent to the "big league" was epitomized by Etan Patel's outstanding performance, exceeding the two-and-a-half-hour mark and firmly establishing the UK as a formidable competitor in the CSWC circuit.

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Klaudia Ide, woman who wrote Cigar History with CSWC and amazing achievements

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Tormod Skaaraas from Norway, the biggest surprise of the season 2023

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Borys Sozdiak, World Champion 2022 didn't manage to keep success in 2023

Andrey Leonitev and Anastasiya Arsenova lived up to expectations, demonstrating their competitive prowess with high-ranking positions in the top 20. Conversely, American favorite Drew Emch found himself in the second half of the list, along with fellow countrymen Mose Ramiah and B. Jonson, falling short of expectations in 2023.

As CSWC Season 2023 unfolded with its unexpected surprises and impressive feats, anticipation mounts for the upcoming Qualifier Season 2024. With the bar set higher and the competition fiercer than ever, enthusiasts eagerly await the next chapter in the world of competitive smoking. Will new records be set? Will underdogs rise to the occasion once again? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Season 2024 promises to be an exhilarating journey filled with excitement and anticipation.

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Rolf Broch, another Norwegian slow smoker who suprised CSWC world in 2023

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Drew Emch slow smoking superstar from USA didn't fulfill expectations in 2023

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Hauke, Andrey and Anastasia proved with their times and positions on GF their superiority

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