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6-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record

Six-year-old Chinese girl Lian Yunzhi has broken the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube twice within three days at a World Cube Association certified competition in Wuhan province, achieving an average time under 4.5 seconds. The young competitor established her place in speedcubing history by shattering the previous benchmark across consecutive appearances at the official event. Speedcubing organizations track these regulated tournaments to validate official milestones set by competitors globally.

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  • ✓ Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women's Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
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Additional reporting confirms that Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice over the span of three days.

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  1. Six-Year-Old Lian Yunzhi Sets Rubik's Cube Record

    Six-year-old Chinese girl Lian Yunzhi has broken the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube twice within three days at a World Cube Association certified competition in Wuhan province, achieving an average time under 4.5 seconds. The young competitor established her place in speedcubing history by shattering the previous benchmark across consecutive appearances at the official event. Speedcubing organizations track these regulated tournaments to validate official milestones set by competitors globally.

    Why it matters

    The World Cube Association oversees official competitions and certifies global milestones for puzzle solvers. Speedcubing records are heavily scrutinized by international organizations to ensure fair timing conditions during regulated events.

    What is confirmed

    • Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women's Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
    • Lian Yunzhi achieved the record at a World Cube Association certified competition in Wuhan province.

    What to watch next

    • Official rating updates from the World Cube Association regarding the final average times
    • Future speedcubing competitions featuring Lian Yunzhi
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  2. 6-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record

    Lian Yunzhi, a six-year-old Chinese girl, has broken the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube at a World Cube Association certified competition in Wuhan province.

    Why it matters

    The World Cube Association is the governing body for competitive speedcubing, and its certified competitions are the standard for setting official records. Speedcubing has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many young competitors emerging as talents in the field. Lian Yunzhi's achievement is notable for her young age and the difficulty of solving the Rubik's Cube quickly.

    What is confirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi is a six-year-old Chinese girl.
    • She broke the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube.
    • The record was set at a World Cube Association certified competition.

    What to watch next

    • The official World Cube Association's confirmation of Lian Yunzhi's record.
    • Details of the competition in Wuhan province.
    • Any subsequent attempts to break Lian Yunzhi's record.
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  3. 6-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record

    Lian Yunzhi, a six-year-old Chinese girl, has broken the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube at a World Cube Association certified competition in Wuhan province.

    Why it matters

    The record was set at a certified competition, adding credibility to the achievement. Previously, Xuanyi Geng had set an overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds. Speedcubing has gained popularity globally, with many young competitors emerging in recent years.

    What is confirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi is a six-year-old Chinese girl.
    • She broke the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube.
    • The record was set at a World Cube Association certified competition in Wuhan province.
    • Xuanyi Geng set an overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of Lian Yunzhi's record time.
    • Reactions from Lian Yunzhi and her team.
    • Upcoming competitions where Lian Yunzhi will participate.
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  4. 6-year-old Chinese girl sets Rubik's Cube world record

    A six-year-old Chinese girl has broken the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube at a World Cube Association certified competition held in China's Wuhan province. The young speedcuber, Lian Yunzhi, had previously averaged under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube, becoming the first female competitor to do so. Xuanyi Geng had set an overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026.

    Why it matters

    The achievement has garnered significant attention, with the young speedcuber gaining local celebrity status and receiving frequent autograph requests from classmates. Speedcubing has become increasingly popular, with many young competitors emerging in China. The World Cube Association certifies competitions and tracks records globally.

    What is confirmed

    • A six-year-old Chinese girl has broken the women's world record for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube.
    • Lian Yunzhi averaged under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube in September 2026.
    • Xuanyi Geng set an overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of Lian Yunzhi's official record time
    • Reactions from the speedcubing community
    • Upcoming competitions where Lian Yunzhi will participate
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  5. 6-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record

    Lian Yunzhi, a six-year-old Chinese speedcuber, averaged under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube in September 2026, becoming the first female competitor to do so. Xuanyi Geng set an overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026. The young speedcuber gained local celebrity status and received frequent autograph requests from classmates.

    Why it matters

    Speedcubing has gained popularity globally, with many young competitors achieving remarkable results. Lian Yunzhi's achievement is significant as she broke a barrier for female competitors. The Rubik's Cube world records continue to be pushed by talented speedcubers.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of new Rubik's Cube records
    • Upcoming speedcubing competitions
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  6. Speedcuber Lian Yunzhi Sets Record

    Six-year-old Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi achieved a major milestone during September 2026 competitions by becoming the first female competitor to average under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube. Her accomplishment brought her local celebrity status and frequent autograph requests from classmates. Meanwhile, Xuanyi Geng established a separate overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026, surpassing a previous mark set earlier that year.

    Why it matters

    Speedcubing competitions test competitors on their speed and efficiency in solving puzzle cubes under strict time constraints. Achievements by young competitors like Lian Yunzhi and Xuanyi Geng highlight the increasingly young demographic driving performance records in the sport.

    What is confirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi is a six-year-old Chinese speedcuber.
    • Lian Yunzhi became the first female competitor to average under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube during September 2026 competitions.
    • Xuanyi Geng established a new overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Future speedcubing competitions featuring Lian Yunzhi and Xuanyi Geng
    • Official verification of subsequent speedcubing records
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  7. Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi sets female Rubik's Cube average record

    Lian Yunzhi, a six-year-old Chinese speedcuber, became the first female competitor to average under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube during September 2026 competitions. Her performance has earned her local celebrity status and frequent autograph requests from classmates. In a separate event, Xuanyi Geng established a new overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026, beating a mark set earlier that year.

    Why it matters

    These records highlight a trend of extreme speed in the 3x3 Rubik's Cube category. The achievements by Yunzhi and Geng represent the current peak of female and overall competitive solving.

    What is confirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi is a six-year-old Chinese speedcuber.
    • Lian Yunzhi is the first female competitor to average under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube.
    • Xuanyi Geng set an overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Official verification of new average records by the World Cube Association
    • Further competition results from the 2026 Guangzhou Grand Open
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  8. Six-Year-Old Speedcuber Lian Yunzhi Sets World Rubik's Cube Record

    Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi has set a world record by becoming the first female competitor to average under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 Rubik's Cube. The milestone was achieved during competitions in September 2026, propelling the six-year-old to local celebrity status where classmates frequently ask for her autograph. Additionally, fellow competitor Xuanyi Geng established an overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026, surpassing the previous mark set earlier in the year.

    Why it matters

    Competitive speedcubing continues to scale new heights as younger participants achieve unprecedented times. The rapid progression of records highlights an increasingly competitive environment among youth competitors in China. These achievements expand the boundaries of the sport, particularly in female divisions.

    What is confirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi is the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi set the women's 3x3 average world record twice during September 2026 competitions.
    • Xuanyi Geng established a new overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Future speedcubing tournaments where Lian Yunzhi or Xuanyi Geng might attempt to break their records again.
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  9. Speedcubing Records Shattered by Young Competitors

    Six-year-old Chinese speedcuber Yunzhi Lian set the women's 3x3 average world record twice during September 2026 competitions. Lian became the first woman to average under 4.5 seconds on the puzzle, earning local celebrity status where school peers request her autograph. Additionally, fellow Chinese competitor Xuanyi Geng established a new overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026. Geng lowered the previous mark that had been set earlier in the year.

    Why it matters

    Recent competitions have seen major milestones in the competitive speedcubing community, particularly with unprecedented achievements by very young athletes in China. These performances pushed boundaries for both gender-specific and overall 3x3 average records. The rapid progression of solvers highlights an evolving competitive standard.

    What is confirmed

    • Yunzhi Lian set the women's 3x3 average world record twice during September 2026 competitions.
    • Yunzhi Lian is the first woman to average under 4.5 seconds on the 3x3 puzzle.
    • Xuanyi Geng set a new overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Future official speedcubing competitions featuring Yunzhi Lian and Xuanyi Geng
    • Official verification of subsequent attempts to break the 2.51 second overall mark
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  10. Six-Year-Old Speedcuber Sets Rubik's Cube Records

    Chinese speedcuber Yunzhi Lian established the women's 3x3 average world record twice during September 2026 competitions. Lian became the first woman to average under 4.5 seconds on the puzzle. Her accomplishments at age six have drawn widespread attention, including local celebrity status where school peers request her autograph. Meanwhile, fellow Chinese speedcuber Xuanyi Geng separately set a new overall 3x3 world record of 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026, lowering the previous mark set earlier in the year.

    Why it matters

    Competitive speedcubing continues to see rapid performance milestones achieved by younger competitors. The discipline relies on official events governed by organizations such as the World Cube Association to validate record times. Mastery at this level requires rigorous training regimens involving thousands of memorized movement sequences and daily practice.

    What is confirmed

    • Yunzhi Lian became the first woman to average under 4.5 seconds solving a 3x3 cube.
    • Yunzhi Lian set the women's 3x3 average world record twice within a few days in September 2026.
    • Xuanyi Geng solved the 3x3 cube in 2.51 seconds at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026 in Guangzhou, China.
    • Xuanyi Geng took 0.25 seconds off Teodor Zajder's 2.76-second world record set earlier in 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Further official competitions hosted by the World Cube Association to see if the new records are broken.
    • Additional tournament appearances by young speedcubers Yunzhi Lian and Xuanyi Geng.
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  11. 6-Year-Old Speedcuber Lian Yunzhi Sets New Record

    Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi set a new women's Rubik's Cube world record with an average time of 4.27 seconds during a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province. The six-year-old prodigy broke the record twice across three days, securing individual attempts of 4.27 seconds and 3.54 seconds. Her training regimen demands specialist coaches, a minimum of two hours of daily practice, and 1,300 memorized movement sequences. This rapid success has generated local celebrity status for the young competitor, with school peers now seeking her autograph.

    Why it matters

    Speedcubing records continue to drop as younger participants enter official competitions governed by the World Cube Association. Exceptional achievements at a young age highlight how intensive training routines, including thousands of memorized sequences and hours of daily practice, produce elite competitive results in puzzle events.

    What is confirmed

    • Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi set a new women's Rubik's Cube world record with an average time of 4.27 seconds.
    • The record was achieved at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province.
    • Lian broke the record twice in three days, recording individual attempts of 4.27 seconds and 3.54 seconds.

    What to watch next

    • Official rating updates from the World Cube Association
    • Future competition schedules for Lian Yunzhi
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  12. Chinese Speedcuber Sets New Rubik's Cube Record

    Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi has set a new women's Rubik's Cube world record with an average time of 4.27 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province. The six-year-old prodigy broke the record twice in three days, recording individual attempts of 4.27 seconds and 3.54 seconds. Her routine involves specialist coaches, at least two hours of daily practice, and 1,300 memorized movement sequences. The achievement has brought local celebrity, with fellow students now requesting her autograph.

    Why it matters

    The rise of young competitors in structured events highlights ongoing discussions regarding elite training regimens and youth participation in competitive fields. Child prodigies as young as 11 have previously won gold at the Asian Games, raising questions about youth pressures in sports competition. Such achievements require intense daily preparation and specialized coaching.

    What is confirmed

    • Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi set a new women's Rubik's Cube world record with an average time of 4.27 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province.
    • The six-year-old prodigy broke the record twice in three days, recording individual attempts of 4.27 seconds and 3.54 seconds.
    • Her routine involves specialist coaches, at least two hours of daily practice, and 1,300 memorized movement sequences.
    • Child prodigies as young as 11 have won gold at the Asian Games, raising questions about youth participation and pressures in elite sports competition.

    What to watch next

    • Further official verification from the World Cube Association regarding the records
    • Future tournament entries by Lian Yunzhi
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  13. Six-Year-Old Lian Yunzhi Smashes Rubik's Cube World Record

    Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi has set a new women's Rubik's Cube world record with an average time of 4.27 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province. The six-year-old prodigy broke the record twice in three days, recording individual attempts of 4.27 seconds and 3.54 seconds. Her routine involves specialist coaches, at least two hours of daily practice, and 1,300 memorized movement sequences. The achievement has brought local celebrity, with fellow students now requesting her autograph.

    Why it matters

    Competitive speedcubing relies on rigorous daily training schedules and complex algorithm memorization. Achieving elite status at such a young age highlights the growing depth of youth talent within China's competitive puzzle community. Official recognition requires performance under World Cube Association certification standards.

    What is confirmed

    • Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi set a women's Rubik's Cube world record with an average time of 4.27 seconds.
    • The record-setting performance occurred at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province.
    • Her individual attempts included times of 4.27 seconds and 3.54 seconds.
    • She practices at least two hours a day with specialist coaches and has memorized 1,300 movement sequences.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi now receives autograph requests from fellow students following her record.

    What to watch next

    • Official rankings updates from the World Cube Association
    • Future competition entries by Lian Yunzhi
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  14. 6-year-old Chinese girl sets women's Rubik's Cube world record

    Lian Yunzhi, a 6-year-old girl from China, has set a new women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube with an average time of just over 4 seconds. She achieved this at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province. Her times include 4.27 seconds and 3.54 seconds in individual attempts.

    Why it matters

    This record-breaking achievement showcases Lian Yunzhi's exceptional puzzle-solving skills at a very young age. The World Cube Association is the governing body for competitive Rubik's Cube solving, making her record a significant accomplishment in the speedcubing community. Her achievement has garnered international attention, highlighting the growing interest in speedcubing and puzzle-solving competitions.

    What is confirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi is 6 years old.
    • She set the women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube.
    • Her average solving time is just over 4 seconds.
    • She achieved the record at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, Hubei province.
    • One of her solving times was 4.27 seconds.
    • Another solving time was 3.54 seconds.
    • She broke the record twice within a three-day period.

    What to watch next

    • Official World Cube Association confirmation
    • Details on upcoming competitions featuring Lian Yunzhi
    • Reaction from the speedcubing community
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  15. 6-Year-Old Chinese Girl Sets Women's Rubik's Cube World Record

    Lian Yunzhi, a 6-year-old girl from China, established a new women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube. She completed the puzzle in under 4.5 seconds, with some reports specifying the time as just over 4 seconds. The achievement occurred during a World Cube Association-certified competition held on September 13, 2026, in Wuhan, Hubei province. One report indicates she broke the world record twice within a three-day period.

    Why it matters

    Speedcubing competitions are governed by the World Cube Association to ensure standardized timing and verification. Records are often categorized by age and gender. This event highlights the rising competitiveness of young solvers in China.

    What is confirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi is 6 years old.
    • Lian Yunzhi set a new women's Rubik's Cube world record.
    • The record-setting solve took place at a World Cube Association-certified competition in Wuhan, China.
    • The event occurred on September 13, 2026.
    • The puzzle was solved in under 4.5 seconds.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Lian Yunzhi broke the world record twice in three days.
    • The solve time was just over 4 seconds.

    What to watch next

    • Official verification of the record by the World Cube Association
    • Reports on the previous women's record time for comparison
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