Chinese Children Set New World Record for Solving Rubik's Cube as a Team

Two children in China have set a new world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in pairs, completing it in just 8.57 seconds. The feat took place during a competition at an elementary school in Yan'an County, in Jiangsu Province, where the young duo impressed the crowd with near-perfect coordination.

Witnesses and reports from the event said the children moved their hands so quickly they seemed like blurred shadows. The performance was widely shared online and quickly went viral, drawing enthusiastic reactions from viewers.

The record is notable not only for the speed, but for the level of synchronization and concentration required. The article says the achievement highlights the power of human coordination and exceptional focus at a very young age.

The previous paired Rubik's Cube record was 10.72 seconds, set in November 2024 by Cao Qixian and Geng Shuanyi, both also from China.