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George Scholey, a British speedcuber, completed a mile in 5:09.25 while solving four Rubik’s Cubes in Toronto. He posted the result on Instagram, awaiting Guinness confirmation. Scholey’s best single solve is 4.91 seconds, ranking him seventh in the U.K.
Scholey has previously solved cubes during marathons, achieving 520 at the 2024 London Marathon. His most notable record is solving 6,931 cubes in 24 hours in 2022. Guinness must confirm his latest attempt as a world record. Read more racing coverage.
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British speedcuber George Scholey aims for Guinness confirmation after solving four cubes in 5:09.25. George Scholey, a British speedcuber, completed a mile in 5:09.25 while solving four Rubik’s Cubes in Toronto. He posted the result on Instagram, awaiting Guinness confirmation. Scholey’s best single solve is 4.91 seconds, ranking him seventh in the U.K.
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Runner World published this brief on October 15, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 15, 2026.
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