Six-Year-Old Chinese Girl Breaks Rubik’s Cube Record Twice
Six-Year-Old Chinese Girl Breaks Rubik’s Cube Record Twice
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Lian, nicknamed “Zhizhi,” was introduced to cubing through a children’s class, alongside extracurricular lessons in dance and music.
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Footage released by CCTV showed Lian wearing a red gingham bow while solving; after finishing, she clapped and raised a fist in celebration.
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Photos published by Chengdu’s Red Star News showed Lian’s collection of competition trophies displayed on a shelf at her home.
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Her mother emphasized that speedcubing involves more than memorizing formulas, saying it requires logical reasoning to identify optimal solutions and can foster a healthy attitude toward winning and losing.
Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi from Sichuan province has broken the women's 3×3 Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days. She improved the average time from 4.52 seconds to 4.27 seconds across five solves at World Cube Association competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou. Lian became the first female speedcuber to post an official average below 4.5 seconds, according to Pakistan Times.
The young speedcuber, nicknamed "Zhizhi," practices two to three hours daily and has mastered more than 1,300 solving algorithms. India Today reports that her mother credits speedcubing with developing Lian's focus, memory, logical reasoning, and spatial awareness.
How a Child Prodigy Learned to Solve in Seconds
Lian was introduced to cubing through a children's class in her neighborhood. The activity joined her extracurricular schedule alongside dance and music lessons. CCTV footage shows Lian wearing a red gingham bow while solving the cube. After finishing, she clapped and raised her fist in celebration.
Breaking a Record Twice in Three Days
Lian first broke the women's average record at a World Cube Association certified competition in Wuhan. She solved five cubes with an average time of 4.52 seconds. Just three days later, at a competition in Guangzhou, she improved again. Her new average dropped to 4.27 seconds, shattering her own previous mark.
Colombia One reports that Lian is the first female speedcuber ever to post an official average below 4.5 seconds. This milestone puts her among the fastest cubers in the world, regardless of gender or age.
More Than Just Memorizing Formulas
Lian's mother emphasized that speedcubing involves far more than memorizing algorithms. The activity requires logical reasoning to spot the fastest solutions and spatial awareness to rotate pieces efficiently. According to her mother, the sport fosters a healthy attitude toward winning and losing.
Photos published by Chengdu Red Star News show Lian's collection of competition trophies displayed on a shelf at her home. The growing collection reflects her rapid rise in the speedcubing world.
Practice and Dedication Behind the Record
Lian practices speedcubing two to three hours every single day. She has invested countless hours learning more than 1,300 solving algorithms. BBC reports this dedication has helped her develop exceptional focus and memory skills. Her commitment at such a young age sets her apart from most competitors.
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