Blindfolded Rubik’s Cube Record Falls as 21-Year-Old Tommy Cherry Sets New World Best in 11.56 Seconds
A 21-year-old competitive speedcuber from New Jersey has achieved another remarkable milestone after setting a new world record for solving a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded.
Tommy Cherry, a resident of Ledgewood in Morris County, completed the blindfolded Rubik’s Cube solve in just 11.56 seconds, establishing a new world-best performance. The achievement came during a championship event held in Branchburg in late June, where Cherry surpassed the previous world record by 0.11 seconds.
The accomplishment marks Cherry’s 15th world record in competitive speedcubing, adding another major achievement to his already impressive career. It also ends a two-year stretch since he last set a world record, making this latest success especially meaningful for the young competitor.
Speaking about the achievement, Cherry said the record was the result of years of dedication and persistence. According to him, reaching this point required thousands of hours of practice and a commitment to improving his performance over time. He said the experience of working toward the record taught him valuable lessons through perseverance.
Cherry has been involved in competitive speedcubing since he was 10 years old. Over the years, he has taken part in hundreds of competitions, steadily building experience in one of the world’s most challenging puzzle-solving sports.
Beyond competitions, Cherry also shares his speedcubing journey online. His YouTube channel, where he documents his practice sessions and competition experiences, has attracted more than 20,000 subscribers, allowing fans of the puzzle-solving community to follow his progress.
Blindfolded Rubik’s Cube solving is considered one of the most demanding events in speedcubing because competitors must first memorize the cube’s scrambled state before putting on a blindfold and completing the solve entirely from memory. Success depends on exceptional concentration, memory, and precision under time pressure.
Cherry’s latest record highlights the rewards of long-term dedication and consistent training. After years of competing and refining his skills, the 21-year-old has once again secured his place among the top performers in the sport by delivering the fastest blindfolded Rubik’s Cube solve ever recorded.
Sources
- World Cube Association (Official)