95-Year-Old Frank Zieminski Breaks 3 Rubik's Cube Records

Frank Zieminski walked into Two Buffalo Cube Days 2026 with five decades of practice behind him and made history in under six minutes.

The 95-year-old from West Seneca, New York, broke three world records at the competition, becoming the oldest person to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in the senior category. His winning time of 5 minutes and 49 seconds earned him the fastest senior solve on record.

"I was relieved," Zieminski said after his record-breaking performance. "It's different doing it by yourself and under pressure like that against the clock."

But Zieminski wasn't done. He went on to set two additional records in the 2x2 cube category, claiming both the fastest single solve and the best average time across three solves.

His daughters, Mary Metz and Kathy Wentlang, watched their father make history with tears in their eyes. "When he puts his mind to something, he gives it 100% and sees it through," they said, calling the event "our dad's Super Bowl."

Zieminski's cubing journey began in the 1970s when the colorful puzzle first captured the world's attention. After decades away from the hobby, he rediscovered his passion when he found the Buffalo Speed Cube Club, which meets regularly at the Orchard Park Library.

His cubing teammates competed alongside him and cheered him on throughout the competition. The support from friends, family, and fellow competitors made the high-pressure event feel less daunting.

Sunny's Take

In a world obsessed with youth, Frank Zieminski just showed us that age is simply a number on a birth certificate. His story reminds us that it's never too late to pursue what lights you up inside, whether that's speed cubing, painting, or learning a new language.

What makes this story even sweeter is how Zieminski found his community. The Buffalo Speed Cube Club gave him more than just practice partners—they gave him friendship, purpose, and a reason to keep sharpening his mind.

When asked how he felt about setting three world records in one day, Zieminski kept it simple: "Feels great. It was easier than I thought it was gonna be, really."

He's already planning his next competition, proving that champions don't retire—they just keep solving the next puzzle in front of them.