A 6-year-old Chinese girl named Lian Yunzhi has set a new women’s world record for solving a 3×3 Rubik’s Cube in just over 4 seconds, as reported by state media. Lian, from Chengdu in Sichuan province, achieved this feat twice in three days at World Cube Association certified competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou, with averages of 4.52 and 4.27 seconds. She is the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds. Lian, nicknamed “Zhizhi,” was introduced to the Rubik’s Cube through a class her mother enrolled her in, alongside other activities like dance and music. Her mother, Lin Yangxi, recognized the benefits of cubing for developing comprehensive abilities and shifted focus to it. Lian has mastered over 1,300 solving algorithms and practices daily. Her achievements highlight the cognitive benefits of cubing, such as improved focus and logical thinking.
QUESTION: How might Lian Yunzhi’s achievements inspire other young people to pursue their interests and develop their skills?
6-year-old girl sets Rubik’s Cube speed record, Chinese state media say
