Aarnav Mattu of Patiala, Punjab, set an elite record for being the fastest to solve a 3 x 3 Rubik’s cube at a young age. He solved a 3x3 Rubik’s cube in mere 17 seconds and 440 milliseconds, at the age of 11 years, 3 months and 12 days. This elite record was acknowledged on January 17, 2024, in recognition of his attempt.