Career
He was the first to beat English quiz legend, Kevin Ashman at the European championships individuals. In 2005 and 2006, Pattyn came in 3rd place on two occasions in the World Quizzing Championships. He has placed in the top twenty of the World Championships on every occasion.
Since 2007, countryman Ronny Swiggers has placed even higher than Pattyn ending 2nd in both 2008 and 2009 and 3rd in 2010.
His strongest subjects are history, geography and culture. Pattyn was raised in Langemark but now lives in Ghent.
He works as a psychologist. An interview with Nico Pattyn is available on the Norwegian Quiz Association website.