6-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media say
Summary
A 6-year-old girl from China named Lian Yunzhi set a new women’s speed record for solving a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube in just over 4 seconds. She broke the record twice during official competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou.Key Facts
- Lian Yunzhi is 6 years old and from Chengdu, Sichuan province, China.
- She solved the Rubik’s Cube five times with average times of 4.52 and 4.27 seconds.
- These times set a new women’s world record for speedcubing, the fastest average under 4.5 seconds.
- Lian learned to solve Rubik’s Cubes through extracurricular classes alongside dance and music.
- She knows over 1,300 solving algorithms and practices 2 to 3 hours daily.
- Her mother said cubing helps improve focus, memory, logical thinking, and spatial awareness.
- The competitions were certified by the World Cube Association, an official group that oversees Rubik’s Cube events.
- Videos showed Lian happily celebrating her success after solving the cube.
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