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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
'''Leyla Hasso''' is a female Super Mario Kart ([[SMK]]) (SNES) player from London, UK and is the niece of [[Sami Cetin]]. Leyla is currently the undefeated UK Women's Champion of Super Mario Kart Time Trial on both PAL and NTSC modes (former Women's World Champion from 18th March 2012 - 9th February 2015*); she is also ranked the 2nd fastest PAL Time Trial player in the UK. Leyla is however still current Women's World Champion on the Multiplayer World Championship results since 2012. She was historically known for defeating top [[MKDD]] player [[Vincent van der Fluit]] in a SMK Grand Prix 150cc Mushroom Cup tournament for karters around their skill level in 2007. Her latest Time Trial videos are uploaded on her youtube channel and co-managed by Sami. Leyla Hasso has been featured in the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2013 for her Women's World Title at the time on Super Mario Kart SNES and also on pages 216 and 177 of the the Guinness World Records 2014 and 2015 main books respectively. Outside of Super Mario Kart, she was also a keen Mario Kart Super Circuit player (Gameboy Advance), where she also holds a UK Women's title and made a good entry into Mario Kart 64 Time Trials. Leyla has completed her GCSEs and has advanced to six form College.
'''Leyla Hasso''' is a female Super Mario Kart ([[SMK]]) (SNES) player from London, UK and is the niece of [[Sami Cetin]]. Leyla is currently the undefeated UK Women's Champion of Super Mario Kart Time Trial on both PAL and NTSC modes (former Women's World Champion from 18th March 2012 - 9th February 2015*); she is also ranked the 2nd fastest PAL Time Trial player in the UK. Leyla is however still current Women's World Champion on the Multiplayer World Championship results since 2012. She was historically known for defeating top [[MKDD]] player [[Vincent van der Fluit]] in a SMK Grand Prix 150cc Mushroom Cup tournament for karters around their skill level in 2007. Her latest Time Trial videos are uploaded on her youtube channel and co-managed by Sami. Leyla Hasso has been featured in the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2013 for her Women's World Title at the time on Super Mario Kart SNES and also on pages 216 and 177 of the the Guinness World Records 2014 and 2015 main books respectively. Outside of Super Mario Kart, she was also a keen Mario Kart Super Circuit player (Gameboy Advance), where she also holds a UK Women's title and made a good entry into Mario Kart 64 Time Trials.
== Her first years ==
== Her first years ==
Leyla Hasso was born in May 1999 as the first daughter of Ayla Hasso (née Cetin) and Karim Hasso. When she was 1 day old, her Uncle [[Sami Cetin]] was asked to tell her all about his SMK World Records at the time, and that one day when she grew older he could teach her how to play. At the time this seemed far fetched but as they say, no one knows what the future may bring. She initially didn't play any games except for a few applications on the PC (e.g. Baby Type) with her Uncle [[Sami Cetin]]. She once assisted Sami with an SMK Time Trial site update in November 1999 when she was just five months old. Suffice to say she wasn't able to type too well at the time but she was an excellent assistant for her age.
Leyla Hasso was born in London, UK. When she was 1 day old, her Uncle [[Sami Cetin]] was asked to tell her all about his SMK World Records at the time, and that one day when she grew older he could teach her how to play. Her first gaming experiences were with a few applications on the PC (e.g. Baby Type). She also assisted Sami with Time Trial site updates in late 1999.
After Leyla turned 5, Sami was visiting back one summer from University. Leyla then asked if Sami remembered that game they once played "Super Mario Cartoon" a long time ago. Sami at first didn't realise what she meant, but then clocked on that it was infact Super Mario Kart and corrected her on this. Keen to give her a try they played together for a little while and she was able to drive cleaner with Toad this time. During that summer, Sami decided to get her her own SNES with Super Mario Kart and Super Mario All Stars. Shortly after putting together a full timeset on Super Mario Kart, she then officially joined the [http://www.mariokart64.com/smk/ Super Mario Kart Time Trial World Records Site] in Summer of 2004 at 5 years old. Six months later, her initial competitor on Time Trials was 6 year old Tanja Huber of Germany (the younger sister of Former German Champion, Armin Huber). Tanja was a good contender and both karters exchanged ranks several times. Leyla eventually overtook her on Time Trials and passed a few more karters till she stopped playing for a while.
After Leyla turned 5, she asked if Sami about Super Mario Kart. Keen to give her a try they played together for a little while and she was able to drive cleaner with Toad this time. During that summer, Sami decided to get her her own SNES with Super Mario Kart and Super Mario All Stars. Shortly after putting together a full timeset on Super Mario Kart, she then officially joined the [http://www.mariokart64.com/smk/ Super Mario Kart Time Trial World Records Site] in Summer of 2004. Six months later, her initial competitor on Time Trials was 6 year old Tanja Huber of Germany (the younger sister of Former German Champion, Armin Huber). Tanja was a great contender and both karters exchanged ranks several times. Leyla eventually overtook her on Time Trials and passed a few more karters till she stopped playing for a while.
== Comeback to SMK in 2007 with Bowser ==
== Comeback to SMK in 2007 with Bowser ==
During 2007 Leyla returned to SMK trying out Bowser on certain tracks (mainly Mushroom Cup) to make some faster times, she became the fastest female SMK player in London and 2nd fastest in the UK. She switched to Toad on a few tracks, then one day after several attempts she managed to drive a Women's British record on the fastlap of Choco Island 2, beating the time of Sue Cladingboel by a few hundredths. One of her proudest achievements was reaching 1'03" on Mario Circuit 1 Time Trial that year, close to the record of her father Karim. Leyla also regularly played 150cc Grand Prix where she picked up some skills there.
During 2007 Leyla returned to SMK trying out Bowser on certain tracks (mainly Mushroom Cup) to make some faster times, she became the fastest female SMK player in London and 2nd fastest in the UK. She switched to Toad on a few tracks, then one day after several attempts she managed to drive a Women's British record on the fastlap of Choco Island 2, beating the time of Sue Cladingboel by a few hundredths. She reached 1'03" on Mario Circuit 1 Time Trial that year. Leyla also regularly played 150cc Grand Prix where she picked up some skills there.
== Leyla Hasso vs Vincent van der Fluit ==
== Leyla Hasso vs Vincent van der Fluit ==
A Tournament was organised on the 25th Birthday weekend of Leyla's Uncle [[Sami Cetin]] on Saturday 6th October 2007 and was also the day of Leyla's most important break in her SMK career. The Tournament included karters of the Intermediates to Beginners on [[SMK]]. Leyla joined 'Team UK' (as established by [[Jonathan Sifleet]]) and wore her own t-shirt with 'London Women's Champion' for Super Mario Kart written on the back. 8 players entered which would be set on 150cc Grand Prix mode of Mushroom Cup.
A Tournament was organised by Leyla's Uncle [[Sami Cetin]] on Saturday 6th October 2007 and was also a big day for Leyla's SMK career. The Tournament included karters of the Intermediates to Beginners on [[SMK]]. Leyla joined 'Team UK' (as established by [[Jonathan Sifleet]]). 8 players entered which would be set on 150cc Grand Prix mode of Mushroom Cup.
Leyla had an early match vs Lindsay Molenaar of the Netherlands, advancing to the later rounds. [[Vincent van der Fluit]] defeated the remainder of UK players including John Barber, placing Leyla and Vincent in the final. After some epic races Leyla won the cup. The races were recorded and can be seen on youtube. Here is the Final video of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZBCJdrqK0 Leyla Hasso vs Vincent van der Fluit]. Shortly after this Tournament she took a break from SMK, and played some Mario Kart DS on the side for fun plus some PC games.
== Super Mario Kart Foundation Match Race Mini Tournament October 2009 ==
== Super Mario Kart Foundation Match Race Mini Tournament October 2009 ==
Despite a long retirement and little practice, Leyla made a small comeback to SMK to attend a small Tournament with UK and European karters on a Foundation level on Match Race. Two leagues were constructed and Leyla had to face off on a few races vs each player in her group. This included her first French rival Claire Leviach, the wife of Guillaume Leviach (current PAL and NTSC Time Trial World Champion). Leyla made quick work of the match and later defeated all in her group except for one 1-1 tie. She was however able to net the top seed in the group for the bracket stage.
Despite a long retirement and little practice, Leyla made a small comeback to SMK to attend a small Tournament with UK and European karters on a Foundation level on Match Race. Two leagues were constructed and Leyla had to face off on a few races vs each player in her group. She was able to net the top seed in the group for the bracket stage. Leyla reached the Semi-Final with a close 4-3 win and should have expected a slightly easier final. On the other side of the bracket Biff had advanced past Lindsay which came as a surprise. The final between Leyla and Biff took place. Leyla was comfortably advancing by outdriving Biff with top speed. However 3 lightnings acquired by Biff cost Leyla some races and she ended up in a 5-4 loss to her UK team mate. Leyla was awarded a Silver medal.
== Super Mario Kart UK Championships 2010 & 2011 ==
== Super Mario Kart UK Championships 2010 & 2011 ==
Leyla participated in the one time only UK Championships for Super Mario Kart. On 2nd October 2010 there was a huge event in Fairfield Halls, Croydon South London which had 28 competitors from all over the UK, even as far as Scotland. Leyla placed 16th overall in this event with the Time Trial one try mode being her strongest placing at 14th. The 2011 Championship was a much smaller event held at her Uncle [[Sami Cetin]]'s; it consisted of a focus group of 10 players only, a blend of Champion level UK players, intermediate and casual level. Leyla placed in 6th Place overall at this event. She has expressed interest at attending a World Championship in future although she had limited experience in all areas of mutliplayer modes in SMK at this time.
Leyla participated in the one time only UK Championships for Super Mario Kart. On 2nd October 2010 there was a huge event in Fairfield Halls, Croydon South London which had 28 competitors from all over the UK, even as far as Scotland. Leyla placed 16th overall in this event with the Time Trial one try mode being her strongest placing at 14th. The 2011 Championship was a much smaller event held at her Uncle [[Sami Cetin]]'s; it consisted of a focus group of 10 players only. Leyla placed in 6th Place overall at this event. She has expressed interest at attending a World Championship in future although she had limited experience in all areas of multiplayer modes in SMK at this time.
Another comeback in 2012 led Leyla to improve more of her weaker records in Time Trial. Eventually she managed to reach her first Women's World Record on 7th January 2012 on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsWfXy3htYI Choco Island 1 lap with 0'12"78 ].
Another comeback in 2012 led Leyla to improve more of her weaker records in Time Trial. Eventually she managed to reach her first Women's World Record on 7th January 2012 on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsWfXy3htYI Choco Island 1 lap with 0'12"78 ].
Following this she continued to Time Trial between January to March working through all the weaker tracks, learning new strategies including platform jumps on Ghost Valley 1 and 3 and many Women's World Records were hit. Next, she challenged the records of the fastest female player in the UK at the time, Sue Cladingboel (who is now 4th Worldwide on PAL Version). On 11th March 2012 Leyla Hasso passed Sue to become the UK's Fastest Female Super Mario Kart player and ranked 2nd fastest female in the World on PAL. One week later Leyla's continued records helped her to pass Tanja Bronnecke (Germany) to become the fastest Female Super Mario Kart Player in the World for PAL version. This was achieved prior to her 13th Birthday.
Following this she continued to Time Trial between January to March working through all the weaker tracks, learning new strategies including platform jumps on Ghost Valley 1 and 3 and many Women's World Records were hit. Next, she challenged the records of the fastest female player in the UK at the time, Sue Cladingboel. On 11th March 2012 Leyla Hasso passed Sue to become the UK's Fastest Female Super Mario Kart player and ranked 2nd fastest female in the World on PAL. One week later Leyla's continued records helped her to pass Tanja Bronnecke (Germany) to become the fastest Female Super Mario Kart Player in the World for PAL version.
Leyla made her debut on NTSC Time Trials in Autumn 2012 and within a short period of time put together a solid Non-NBT time set to land within the Top 75 on NTSC. She stopped it after that to return back to PAL. Her rank on NTSC got her ahead of the Female Japanese Champion, Yukiko Takada to become the NTSC and PAL Women's World Champion of SMK as of November 2012.
Leyla made her debut on NTSC Time Trials in Autumn 2012 and within a short period of time put together a solid Non-NBT time set to land within the Top 75 on NTSC. She stopped it after that to return back to PAL. Her rank on NTSC got her ahead of the Female Japanese Champion, Yukiko Takada to become the NTSC and PAL Women's World Champion of SMK as of November 2012.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF9KDpaxj1Q PAL NBT Ghost Valley 1 Course - 1'02"72]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF9KDpaxj1Q PAL NBT Ghost Valley 1 Course - 1'02"72]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBSV7JD5K8s PAL NBT Ghost Valley 1 Lap - 0'12"26]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBSV7JD5K8s PAL NBT Ghost Valley 1 Lap - 0'12"26]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NehRacE91M PAL NBT Bowser Castle 1 Course - 1'29"78]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BawLGCC0XpQ PAL NBT Bowser Castle 1 Course - 1'28"91]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdUIURoFv2A PAL NBT Bowser Castle 1 Lap - 0'17"61]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1uucikG_ts PAL NBT Bowser Castle 1 Lap - 0'17"55]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmQ7bmxYwzk PAL NBT Mario Circuit 2 Course - 1'13"13]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmQ7bmxYwzk PAL NBT Mario Circuit 2 Course - 1'13"13]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPhSJMh1_6k PAL NBT Mario Circuit 2 Lap - 0'13"69]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPhSJMh1_6k PAL NBT Mario Circuit 2 Lap - 0'13"69]
