The Business Press – June 30, 2023 at 06:19PM
Max Park, the US champion in cubing, shattered the long-standing record for solving a 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube. Park’s remarkable time of 3.13 seconds surpassed the previous benchmark of 3.47 seconds set by China’s Yusheng Du in 2018.
The exhilaration and excitement were palpable as this historic feat unfolded at the Pride in Long Beach 2023 event in California, cementing Park’s name in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records.
As the competitors and spectators gathered to witness the finals of the Pride in Long Beach 2023 event, no one anticipated witnessing a record-breaking moment in speedcubing history.
Max Park, at the young age of 21, appeared calm and composed as he stepped up to the challenge. The crowd gasped in amazement as Park swiftly manipulated the colored cube, solving it in an incredible time of 3.13 seconds.
Prior to Park’s exceptional feat, the record for completing a 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube was held by Yusheng Du, a talented cuber from China. Du’s record of 3.47 seconds stood unchallenged for several years, earning him tremendous admiration from the global cubing community.
However, Max Park’s extraordinary display of skill and mastery pushed the boundaries of what many thought was possible, leaving Du’s record in the dust.
As Max Park’s time was announced, the sheer magnitude of his achievement left spectators and fellow competitors in awe. The crowd erupted into thunderous cheers.
For Max Park, this moment marks a pivotal milestone in his already illustrious speedcubing career. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a young age, Park discovered solace and passion in the puzzles and algorithms of the Rubik’s Cube.
Max Park’s incredible feat in speedcubing has not only broken a long-standing record but has also redefined the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of cubing. His name now resides in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records, forever etching his mark in history.