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

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Lian Yunzhi of China solved five Rubik’s Cubes in an average of 4.27 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition last week.

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  • Lian Yunzhi of China solved five Rubik’s Cubes in an average of 4.27 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition last week.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:40:00 UTC.

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