Aidan Granger, a student from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, has etched his name into the annals of speedcubing history by securing his first-ever record.
The milestone was achieved before Christmas when Aidan clinched the national and European titles for the Megaminx, a dodecahedron puzzle that stands as a distinguished member of the Rubik’s cube family.
Aidan’s remarkable record boasts an average time of 31.41 seconds, not only cementing his status as a European record holder but also earning him the position of the 9th fastest speedcuber globally.
The entire school is celebrating his triumphant win, particularly as he competed against over 200,000 speedcubers in the official World Cube Association competition.
Expressing his elation, Aidan shared, “I’m really proud to achieve this record because it is something I have been trying to achieve for a long time now. It is such a joy and relief after so many fails in competitions and I’m hoping in the future that I can further improve this record and break the world record. With my exams coming up, I may need to practice a little less, however, it does relax me, and it helps to think so I will just keep it up.”
Anita Ellis, the Headteacher at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, applauded Aidan’s exceptional feat, acknowledging the uniqueness of his accomplishment. She commented, “When we received the email, I felt it important to champion Aidan’s efforts, especially when so many like me would not even know what it is. I had to research Megaminx and I was doubly impressed. All of us at Royal Wootton Basset Academy are incredibly proud of Aidan for the hard work and dedication to receive his title.”
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