117-6-2023 (CALIFORNIA) In a mind-boggling display of speed and skill, Max Park, the legendary speedcuber, shattered the record for the fastest time to solve a 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube. The remarkable feat took place on Sunday (Jun 11) at the Pride in Long Beach 2023 event in the United States.
According to the Guinness World Records, the 21-year-old American prodigy completed the cube in an astonishing 3.13 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by China’s Yusheng Du in 2018 by a remarkable 0.34 seconds.
Park, already celebrated for his lightning-fast solves, had previously achieved his fastest single solve in 3.63 seconds. However, his recent triumph left spectators in awe and the cubing community elated.
Speaking to the Guinness World Records in a recent interview, Park’s father described the electric atmosphere at the event, saying, “Everybody knew that he broke the record, and I think partially everybody was in shock… When Max did it, I think everybody was very happy for him.”
For avid cubers, the 3x3x3 record holds unparalleled significance. Park’s father explained, “It’s like the creme de la creme… When that record gets broken, the whole cubing community knows.”
Beyond his remarkable achievements, Park’s journey is an inspiring tale of personal triumph. Diagnosed with autism, cubing has served as a therapeutic outlet for him. His parents shared that while there was a time when Max struggled with simple tasks like opening water bottles, his fascination with solving Rubik’s Cubes became a turning point.
Recognizing the therapeutic benefits, Park’s parents embraced cubing as a means to teach him essential social cues such as pointing, waiting in line, and taking turns, as reported by The Guardian.
Park’s influence in the world of cubing extends far beyond a single record. As an official ambassador for Rubik’s, he holds numerous speedcubing records, earning him a well-deserved place in the annals of the Guinness World Records.
“He holds both the single solve and average solve world records for the 4x4x4 cube, 5x5x5 cube, 6x6x6 cube, and 7x7x7 cube,” stated the Guinness World Records website.
Park’s remarkable achievement in setting the 7x7x7 single record with a time of 1 minute and 40 seconds left even experienced cubers astounded. Erik Akkersdijk, a veteran in the cubing community, described it as the most impressive feat he had ever witnessed.
Following Park’s latest record-breaking accomplishment, his father shared the overwhelming support from his fans, many of whom had seen him in “The Speed Cubers,” a Netflix documentary released in 2020. Their heartfelt messages of congratulations flooded in, with some even expressing tears of joy.
