In a performance that has stunned educators worldwide, four‑year‑old prodigy Nathan Serrao etched his name into the record books today by becoming the fastest person ever to write out a full 12×12 multiplication table. The feat—completed in just 27.42 seconds—was officially verified by Guinness World Records at the Dubai International Convention Centre during the Mathematics for All Summit.
Seated at a standard school desk and armed only with a whiteboard marker, Nathan calmly proceeded through each multiplication fact from 1×1 to 12×12 as a panel of three independent judges timed his efforts with precision digital stopwatches. When the final “12×12 = 144” appeared, a hush fell over the audience before an eruption of applause confirmed the new mark.
“I’ve adjudicated thousands of math attempts, but I’ve never seen concentration and speed like Nathan’s,” said Dr. Leila Al Mazrouei, head judge and senior education specialist. “His accuracy under pressure was simply flawless.”
Nathan’s parents, Rohan and Priya Serrao of Mumbai, beamed with pride at their son’s achievement. “Nathan has always been fascinated by numbers,” said Priya. “By age three he was identifying prime numbers; we’re amazed to see him break a world record at just four.”
Organizers of the Mathematics for All Summit hailed Nathan’s record as a powerful testament to the potential unlocked when young learners receive enthusiastic support and innovative teaching tools. Ahmed Bin Karam, director of the Mathematics for All Foundation, remarked, “Nathan represents the spirit of inquiry and joy that math can inspire in every child.”
Looking forward, the Serrao family has announced that Nathan will attempt another global milestone next month: the fastest verbal recitation of the first 100 digits of the Fibonacci sequence. If successful, he will not only hold the written multiplication record but also become the youngest record‑holder in numerical recitation.
As Dubai’s summit draws to a close, one thing is clear: Nathan Serrao’s lightning‑fast calculation skills have set a new standard for mathematical prowess—and the world will be watching to see what he conquers next.
