In a jaw-dropping display of speed, focus, and brilliance, an 11-year-old prodigy has won the 2025 Rubik’s Cube World Championship, setting a new record with an astonishing 4.23-second average solve time.
The young cuber, whose name is now being celebrated around the globe, outpaced seasoned competitors from more than 50 countries to claim the title during the finals held in Tokyo, the host city for this year’s world championship.
The record-breaking solve average was measured over five official solves, with the fastest being just 3.89 seconds, and the slowest still under 5 seconds. The feat not only earned the champion the world title, but also set a new world record for the fastest average time in competition history.
- Champion’s Age: 11 years
- Average Solve Time: 4.23 seconds
- Fastest Individual Solve: 3.89 seconds
- Event: 3×3 Speedcubing – Finals
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Year: 2025
Spectators were left stunned as the young cuber handled the iconic puzzle with robotic precision, lightning reflexes, and calm under pressure—qualities usually seen in elite athletes.
Judges and organizers from the World Cube Association (WCA) praised the performance as “historic”, noting that never before has someone so young dominated the field at this level of competition.
The new world champion, beaming with pride, told reporters,
“I just love solving cubes. I practice every day, and I didn’t expect to win, but I gave it my best.”
The victory has ignited a wave of excitement among young cubers worldwide, and sparked renewed interest in speedcubing as a global sport. Analysts are already calling the win one of the most significant breakthroughs in Rubik’s Cube competition history.
With this win, the 11-year-old champion has not only rewritten the record books but has also become a symbol of youth talent and global inspiration—proving once again that age is no limit when passion meets dedication.
