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Skydiving Speedcubing Sensation Sets Record
2 May
Summary
- Tom Kopke set a new record for solving a Rubik's Cube during freefall.
- He completed the challenge in 23.333 seconds over Mossel Bay, South Africa.
- Kopke surpassed the previous record of 28.250 seconds set in 2023.
A 23-year-old medical student from Germany has achieved a remarkable world record by solving a Rubik's Cube during freefall. Tom Kopke successfully completed the challenge in an astonishing 23.333 seconds while skydiving over Mossel Bay, South Africa, in February.
This impressive feat shattered the previous record of 28.250 seconds, which was held by Australia's Sam Sieracki since 2023. Kopke, who learned to solve the cube at 18, has long been fascinated by combining his skills with extreme activities.
Kopke had previously explored unusual Rubik's Cube challenges, even tying a Guinness World Record for solving six cubes underwater. The desire to create more challenging skydiving videos inspired his record attempt, making the experience particularly meaningful for him.
