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Cube records were once largely held by teenagers and people in their early 20s.
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Rubik's Cube records were historically held primarily by teenagers and individuals in their early 20s.
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- September 25, 2026 at 3:27 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 25, 2026 at 3:27 AM (2 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/world/asia/rubiks-cube-record-lian-yunzhi.html
Lian Yunzhi, a 6-year-old from China, set a new women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube, averaging 4.27 seconds over five attempts. This achievement highlights a growing trend of preteens dominating competitive speedcubing.
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