Man solves Rubik’s Cube in 23 seconds while skydiving to win world record
German YouTuber Tom Kopke has set a new Guinness World Record by solving a Rubik’s Cube in 23.333 seconds while skydiving. The 23-year-old medical student achieved the feat during a freefall in Mossel Bay, South Africa, breaking the previous record of 28.250 seconds. Kopke, who is relatively new to skydiving, adapted his technique to reduce wind resistance and avoid dropping the cube.
- ▪Tom Kopke solved a Rubik’s Cube in 23.333 seconds during a skydive in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
- ▪He broke the previous record of 28.250 seconds set by Australia's Sam Sieracki in 2023.
- ▪Kopke used a back-flying technique to reduce wind resistance despite having only recently obtained his skydiving license.
- ▪He has also solved six Rubik’s Cubes underwater and can solve one in as little as nine seconds without challenges.
- ▪Kopke’s next goal is to solve a Rubik’s Cube while running a marathon.
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World News Man solves Rubik’s Cube in 23 seconds while skydiving to win world record By Angela Barbuti Published May 2, 2026, 3:48 p.m. ET He really knows how to multitask. A German YouTuber solved a Rubik’s Cube in freefall — cracking the puzzle in a mind-boggling 23.333 seconds while hurtling toward Earth to shatter the Guinness World Record. Tom Kopke set the record for the fastest time to solve a rotating puzzle cube during a skydive, beating the previous mark while most people can barely solve one on solid ground. The 23-year-old medical student accomplished the impressive feat in February, while falling 100 mph in Mossel Bay, South Africa. German YouTuber Tom Kopke earned a Guinness World Record title for solving a Rubik’s Cube while skydiving.
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