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Ruihang Xu: Playing football is a way to relax, and so is solving the Cube
If you follow speedcubing, you’re probably already familiar with Ruihang Xu. On June 5, 2021, he broke the 3x3 average world record with an impressive time of 5.48 seconds — the first time a Chinese cuber had ever claimed this title. With one breakthrough performance, he was hailed as a genius. But beyond the “genius” label — who is the real, down-to-earth Xu Ruihang? When recalling his first impression of the Cube, Xu scratched his head. As far back as he could remember, there had always been a cube at home. He tried playing with it—from calm...
Xuanyi Geng: The New-Gen "Cube Prodigy"
Today, we’ve invited Xuanyi Geng, who recently broke the world record, to talk about his journey with the Cube. In September 2023, Xuanyi Geng first made his mark at the Singapore Cube Competition, and since then, he has consistently shattered records at major competitions, quickly earning attention across the cube community. Just recently, at the WCA Shenyang Spring Cube Competition, he set a new world record in the 3x3 single solve with a time of 3.057 seconds, becoming the youngest world record holder in the history of this event. Curious about how he achieved such speed? Let’s...
Cube Legend | Feliks: A Decade to Godhood, Passion Never Fades
Feliks Zemdegs — a name most cubing fans are well acquainted with, thanks to his remarkable achievements in speedcubing. But times have changed. Some say youth and passion never age; others claim his era has ended... What do you think? Maybe we can find the answer by looking back at his story. The beginning of the story Feliks Zemdegs, nicknamed Faz, was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1995. The story begins when Feliks was 12 years old. One day, he stumbled upon a video on YouTube where a creator was solving a Speedcube. That tiny cube, spinning rapidly in...
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3.71s WR Average & 2.80s AR Single: Geng Xuanyi Redefines Speed Limits with GAN16 Maglev MAX
𝐖𝐑 𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄: 𝟑.𝟕𝟏𝐬𝐀𝐬𝐑 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄: 𝟐.𝟖𝟎𝐬Xuanyi Geng shatters his own World Record once again, proving that he isn't just breaking records, he's defining the era. By dropping a legendary 2.80s Single, he officially joins the elite Sub-3 Club as only the second human in history to achieve the feat. History has a new pace, powered by GAN16 Maglev MAX. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXoSslbFs8F/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VXlhMRkBjlA ⚙️ The Engineering Behind the Speed: GAN16 Maglev MAX Breaking the 4-second barrier requires a Speedcube that offers absolute stability, zero friction, and extreme corner-cutting. The GAN16 Maglev MAX is the precision industrial masterpiece that powered this record-breaking run. Key Technical...
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3.36s Breakthrough! How 7-Year-Old Zong Yuze Shattered the National Record with Passion and Speed
Introduction: Talent or Grit? In the world of competitive speedcubing, every millisecond on the timer carries the weight of countless finger movements. Recently, at the CCA Wuxi Spring Open, 7-year-old Zong Yuze stunned the community by clocking a staggering 3.36 seconds, officially breaking the China National Record for the Smart 3x3 Cube category (Single). From discovering the cube at age 5 to standing at the pinnacle of national records at age 7, this young cuber from Yixing, Jiangsu, proves one thing: "Interest is the best teacher, and persistence makes passion incredibly cool." The Early Days: A Self-Taught Journey Before Learning...
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From Quitting to Rising: How a Russian Speedcubing Pro Was Made
Hello everyone, welcome to the GAN interview room. This time, we are joined by a 13-year-old cuber from Russia, GAN GURUS member Timofei Tarasenko. Who is Timofei? He is an all-round speedcubing talent from Russia, widely known by fans as “TT”. Self-taught for seven years, Timofei has built an impressive competitive record: 18 competitions, 9 records broken, and 111 podium finishes. How did he level up so fast in the world of speed cubes? Now, let’s follow GAN’s perspective and step into the rise of this Russian speedcubing prodigy A Tough Beginning, a Powerful Rise Looking at Timofei’s competition history,...
