Australian teen solves Rubik's Cube in 7.36 seconds
The teenager, Feliks Zemdegs, took an average of 8.18 seconds to solve the classic 3x3 Cube. His fastest time was 7.36 seconds. He also won the 4x4 and one-handed 3x3 contests.
Dutchman Mats Valk came in second with an average time of 8.65 seconds in the classic 3x3 competition. He is the world record holder with 5.55 seconds to solve a single cube. Sebastian Weyer of Germany finished third with an average time of 8.86 seconds.
Zemdegs came out on top following the tense, three-day event that attracted competitors from across the globe to the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The US took honours in the overall medal count by earning 14, including six gold, four silver, and four bronze. Australia and Poland followed close behind.
The fast-fingered Zemdegs scooped $3,000 (€2,262) in prize money and was also awarded a selection of Rubik’s Cube prizes.
“The secret to speed-cubing is no different than the secret to chess — or to cooking,” explained Tyson Mao, co-founder of the World Cube Association.
“It’s practice. It takes some innate talent to be one of the world’s best, but with time and dedication, I do believe that anyone can solve the Rubik’s Cube in under 30 seconds.”
Other speed events included solving the cube blindfolded; with one hand; and with one’s feet.
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