A six-year-old competitor, Lian Yunzhi, has broken the women's Rubik’s Cube world record twice in the space of three days, registering an average solve time of under 4.5 seconds.
Record-breaking runs
According to reports, Lian achieved the record on two separate occasions within three days, lowering the women's benchmark for speed in solving the 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. The reported average of under 4.5 seconds reflects the standard metric used in competitive speedcubing to evaluate overall performance.
Context and significance
Speedcubing records are closely followed by enthusiasts around the world and are typically categorized by gender and by single-solve and average times. An average time at this level places Lian among the fastest competitors globally and underscores continuing advances in technique, practice, and youth participation in the sport.
Reaction and outlook
The achievement has drawn attention for both the raw speed and the competitor's young age, highlighting a trend of very young athletes rising quickly in precision skill sports. Observers say such performances often spur renewed interest in competitive cubing and can prompt further record attempts from other competitors.