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[[Image:Clemens.jpg|thumb|David Clemens]]

[[Image:Clemens.jpg|thumb|David "True Faith" Clemens]]

'''David Clemens''' is 21 years old and resides in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He is presently the [[Goldeneye]] Champion.  

'''David Clemens''' is 30+ years old and resides in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest [[Goldeneye]] players of all time. Becoming the champion of the game in February 2008 and staying first until January 2013 where he got passed by [[Rayan Isran]] (he did get passed by [[Rayan Isran]] before that, and was ranked 2nd from June to October 2008, and was passed again  for a few days in June 2010). Clemens briefly took the #1 spot again in 2016 for a few weeks before ending up in the Top 5, where he remains to this day.

== Before The Elite ==

== Before The Elite ==

David first became interested in speedrunning Goldeneye in 2006 after watching many World Record videos at [[Speed Demos Archive]]. Later that year he completed [[Depot]] Agent 0:26 and subsequently joined [[The Elite]] in November.

David first became interested in speedrunning [[Goldeneye]] in 2006 after watching many [[World Record]] videos at [[Speed Demos Archive]]. Later that year he completed [[Depot]] Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpUY3jdgqBM 0:26] and subsequently joined [[The Elite]] in November.

== Early Goldeneye Career ==

== Early Goldeneye Career ==

Shortly after becoming a member, David achieved more of the common World Records such as [[Runway]] Secret Agent 0:23, [[Surface 1]] A 1:03 and [[Archives]] A 0:16. This was quickly followed by a pair of 55s on SA/00 difficulty.  

Shortly after becoming a member, David achieved more of the common World Records such as [[Runway]] [[Secret Agent]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ol3eAP4lCQ 0:23], [[Surface 1]] Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS-7QVijizw 1:03] and [[Archives]] Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LaP0vjzV9M 0:16]. This was quickly followed by a pair of 55s on the two harder difficulties.  

The first sign that he was destined to push beyond the more widely obtained Records was after he completed [[Bunker 1]] 00 1:08 in January 2007. Only two other players ([[Jim Barrett]] and [[Ilari Pekkala]]) had posted this time previously, and only [[Bryan Bosshardt]] and [[Wouter Jansen]] had better. A month later he had tied Bryan and Wouter with 1:07.

The first sign that he was destined to push beyond the more widely obtained Records was after he completed [[Bunker 1]] 00A 1:08 in January 2007. Only two other players ([[Jim Barrett]] and [[Ilari Pekkala]]) had posted this time previously, and only [[Bryan Bosshardt]] and [[Wouter Jansen]] had better. A month later he had tied Bryan and Wouter with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC6h_Fy8lLw 1:07].

== Rapid Improvement ==

== Rapid Improvement ==

In April of 2007, David achieved his first untied World Record, [[Surface 2]] 00 1:28, which remained unmatched for most of the year. Following this success, he went on to tie many of Bryan's personal records over the spring and summer, eventually obtaining several more untied WRs including Surface 2 SA 0:53 and Bunker 1 00 1:04.  

In April of 2007, David achieved his first untied World Record, [[Surface 2]] 00A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifNEe2u5wmc 1:28], which remained unmatched for most of the year. Following this success, he went on to tie many of Bryan's personal records over the spring and summer, eventually obtaining several more untied WRs including [[Surface 2]] [[Secret Agent]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL9ZkaUrJMo 0:53] and [[Bunker 1]] 00A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvxir-i5Br8 1:04].  

After matching still more existing records towards the end of the year, David went on a spree in the winter, lowering times all over the place. He got a pair of Archives 54s on SA/00, [[Bunker 2]] SA 0:46 (2 second untied at the time), [[Aztec]] SA 1:38 (though he eventually got 1:36), Aztec 00 1:43 (no longer a WR or his PR), [[Control]] SA 4:10 (now 4:07), [[Caverns]] SA 1:20 and 00 1:37, [[Dam]] 00 1:57, Surface 2 00 1:26 and Bunker 1 SA 0:21.  

After matching still more existing records towards the end of the year, David went on a spree in the winter, lowering times all over the place. He got [[Archives]] Secret Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilohiIKOaCw 0:54], 00 Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9GEgHdEsKs 0:54] [[Bunker 2]] Secret Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ_01emK95w 0:46] (2 second untied at the time), [[Aztec]] Secret Agent 1:38 (though he eventually got [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8yidDzYDiw 1:36]), [[Aztec]] 00 Agent 1:43 (no longer a WR or his PR), [[Control]] Secret Agent 4:10 (now [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1nYs-e6CeE 4:07]), [[Caverns]] Secret Agent 1:20 and 00 Agent 1:37, [[Dam]] 00 Agent 1:57, [[Surface 2]] 00 Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RViwt3bHZ3s 1:26] and [[Bunker 1]] Secret Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEzDQ9-ILIs 0:21].  

By this time he was closing in on Bosshardts Number 1 ranking.

By this time he was closing in on Bosshardt's Number 1 ranking.

== Goldeneye Champ ==

== Goldeneye Champ ==

The most accepted date on which David passed Bryan for first place is February 9th, 2008, when Boss made a [http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/topic/13452 topic] about this achievement.  It is believe that the record which was completed to give Clemens the upper edge was either [[Facility]] 00 Agent 0:54 or Surface 1 Agent 1:02, however since neither player was fully ranked during a large span of time due to their proof issues, it could have been any of Clemens' Personal Records between January 1 and March 1, 2008, which gave him first place.

The most accepted date on which David passed Bryan for first place is February 9th, 2008, when Boss made a [http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/topic/13452 topic] about this achievement.  It is believed that the record which gave Clemens the upper edge was either [[Facility]] 00 Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChF2351d67E 0:54] or [[Surface 1]] Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH5RQUO-g9k 1:02], however since neither player was fully ranked during a large span of time due to their proof issues, it could have been any of Clemens' Personal Records between January 1 and March 1, 2008, which gave him first place.

David continued to rise past Bryan, but so did [[Rayan Isran]]. These two are in constant competition, obtaining untied world records frequently, to which the other player will tie the record in a only a few days. Some examples of this phenomenon are [[Silo]] Agent 1:02, [[Control]] 00 Agent 4:11, Control Secret Agent 4:07 and [[Surface 1]] Agent 1:02.  

Whilst David continued to rise past Bryan, so did [[Rayan Isran]]. These two are in constant competition, obtaining untied world records frequently, to which the other player will tie the record in only a few days. Some examples of this phenomenon are [[Silo]] [[Agent]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEId2lGAxu8 1:02], [[Control]] 00 Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVwjCSfTG_M 4:11], Secret Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1nYs-e6CeE 4:07] and [[Surface 1]] Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH5RQUO-g9k 1:02].

David remains the Number 1 ranked Goldeneye player.

David continued to set ridiculous records on other levels such as [[Egypt]] Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz7lUSaca_k 0:45]. He remained the Number 1 ranked [[Goldeneye]] player for a very long time and set amazing untieds such as [[Silo]] 00 Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1MGWKUaIn0 1:22] and [[Aztec]] Agent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Ow6qXOI5s 1:26]. [[Rayan Isran]] eventually regained his champ status in early 2013, but David is still on an extremely solid 2nd spot, holding a few insane untieds such as [[Surface 2]] 00A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPGMN3clwas 1:25] and [[Bunker 2]] SA [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feVS7NON8AA 0:44]. The latter is considered one of, if not the best, untied in the game.

 

 

 

David's magnificent PD untieds are: [[Investigation]] SA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U25HAV9c9Jo 1:54], [[Investigation]] PA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggIA7rS0QMM 2:26], [[G5]] SA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozWTQTtHueQ 0:38] and [[Villa]] PA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzVHsZUj7o 1:22]. Many, if not all, of David's PD untieds are considered some of the very best in the game. David also had a total of 4 amazing Untieds sweeps (Rescue 1:25 / 2:17 / 2:41, Extraction 0:48 / 1:18 / 1:31, Pelagic 2 0:46 / 1:41-1:40 / 1:57 and Chicago 0:14 / 0:25 / 0:26).

== Outside Gaming ==  

== Outside Gaming ==  

Outside of The Elite, David has a strong interest in meteorology, music, movies and nature. His favorite bands are New Order, Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Assemblage 23 and Christian Death. His favorites movie series is Indiana Jones and he also has a small scale interest in archaeology.

Outside of [[The Elite]], David has a strong interest in meteorology, music, movies and nature. His favorite bands are New Order, Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Assemblage 23 and Christian Death. His favorites movie series is Indiana Jones.

 

 

In May of 2011 David and [[Alex Anderson]] flew to Sweden to meet [[Henning Blom]], [[Eise Smit]], [[Marc Rützou]], [[Illu]] and [[Patrik Nilsson]]. It was the most epic meet in Elite History.

David has met fellow eliter [[Bryan Bosshardt]] several times, one occasion while the pair were the top two ranked Goldeneye players in the world.

David has also attended several Virginia Meets. While there, he impressively won the GE Multiplayer tournament.  

== External Links ==

== External Links ==

* [http://www.geocities.com/rozzy1334/index.html Clemens' Goldeneye Times]

* [http://rankings.the-elite.net/~David+Clemens/goldeneye Clemens' GE Times and Videos]

* [http://quentin.meunier.free.fr/gewrs/rankings.php?only=clemens Clemens' GE World Records]

* [http://quentin.meunier.free.fr/gewrs/players.php?player=david_clemens Clemens' GE World Records]

* [http://rankings.the-elite.net/~David+Clemens/perfect-dark Clemens' PD Times and Videos]

* [http://pdwrs.free.fr/players.php?player=david_clemens Clemens' PD World Records]

* [http://thengamer.com/xstats/elite/ranks.php?name=Clemens Clemens' Elite Contest History]

* [http://thengamer.com/xstats/elite/ranks.php?name=Clemens Clemens' Elite Contest History]

{{2008 Elite Summer Contest}}

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