🧨 World Records & National Records: A Blaze of Glory at WCA Worlds 2025!
The Rubik’s WCA World Championship 2025 in Seattle wasn’t just about crowning champions—it was a record-breaking spectacle. With an atmosphere described as “electric”, the event saw World Records (WRs) and National Records (NRs) fall across multiple events, showcasing the relentless pursuit of excellence in the cubing community.
🏆 Highlights of the Records Set
🔹 5×5 Cube – World Record Average
- Athlete: Tymon Kolasiński 🇵🇱
- New Time: 34.31 seconds
- Context: Achieved in the final round, fulfilling a long-held dream after near misses in earlier rounds.
- Tymon Kolasiński
🔹 Clock – Canadian National Record Average
- Athlete: Jonathan Wong 🇨🇦
- New Time: 2.86 seconds
- Context: Earned him the top seed going into the finals, signaling Canada’s rising talent.
- Jonathan Wang
🔹 5×5 Blindfolded – Austrian National Record
- Athlete: Simon Praschl 🇦🇹
- New Time: 2:57.34
- Context: Secured silver in the opening event, marking a career highlight.
- Simon Praschl
🔹 3×3 Cube– Female World Record Average
- Athlete: Qixian Cao 🇨🇳
- New Time: 5.07 seconds
- Context: A standout solve on her fifth attempt, contributing to her strong 3×3 performance.
- Qixian Cao
🔹 Mega Mix – Oceanic Record Average (Semi-Finals)
- Athlete: Alexander Vujcich 🇳🇿
- New Time: 27.33 seconds
- Context: Set while playing it “safe,” surprising commentators with his calm execution.
- Alexander Vujcich
🔹 6×6 Cube – Singapore National Record Average (Semi-Finals)
- Athlete: Emmanuel Kao SG
- New Time: 1:14.45
- Context: Confirmed 6×6 as his strongest event, setting him up for a strong finals run.
- Emmanuel Kao
🔹 Square One – African Record Average
- Athlete: David Okoro-Sokoh
- New Time: 7.37 seconds
- Context: Reinforced his dominance in Square One, backed by strong community training.
- David Okoro-Sokoh
⚡ A Championship of Milestones
These record-breaking performances weren’t just numbers—they were moments of triumph, years of dedication, and history in the making. The 2025 World Championship will be remembered not only for its champions but for the new standards it set in competitive cubing.