Shane Hendrixson also known by the pseudonym

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 Rapha, is a professional electronic sports

Electronic sports

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 Quake III Arena

Quake III Arena

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 and QuakeLive player.

Biography

Shane 'Rapha' Hendrixson is one of the most successful Quake players of all time. He has won over US$

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100,000 in cash and prizes from professional competitions, in both the United States and European electronic sports

Electronic sports

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events in his first 3 years of competition.

Interesting Facts

• Though a top Quake3 player, Rapha came to real prominence following the release of id Software's online shooter QuakeLive.
• Rapha earned the nickname "5 steps ahead" due to his outstanding ability to predict his opponents moves.
• Rapha is proud to be a Christian and often has a Bible on the desk during tournaments.

Notable accomplishments

All winnings listed are in USD

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Quake III Arena

• 3rd ESWC USA 2008
• 13th ESWC Masters Paris, 2008
• 3rd ESWC Grand Final, 2008 ($4,000)
• 1st ESWC Masters Athens, 2008 ($7,500)

QuakeLive

• 4th Quakecon, 2008
• 1st Quakecon, 2009 ($14,000)
• 1st Gamescom, 2009 ($1,000)
• 1st IEM4 Global Challenge Dubai, 2009 ($3000)
• 2nd IEM4 American Championship Finals, 2009 ($1500)
• 1st IEM4 World Championship Finals, 2009 ($10000)
• 1st ESWC 2010, 2010 ($8000)
• 1st Big Bang 2010 2010 ($800)
• 5th Quakecon, 2010
• 2nd Gamescom, 2010 ($1700)
• 3rd ASUS Summer, 2010 ($500)
• 1st IEM V American Championship Finals, 2010 ($3000)
• 1st BEAT IT Quake Live, 2010 ($6000)
• 5/8th Dreamhack Winter, 2010
• 1st IEM5 World Championship Finals, 2011 ($8500)
• 2nd Ultimate Gaming Championship, 2011 ($1600)
• 2nd Dreamhack Summer, 2011 ($1570)
• 1st Quakecon, 2011 ($8000)

External links

• SK Gaming's official website