-- Germany's Philipp Weyer - Rubik's Cube World Champion 2019

Rubik's Brand Ltd. (www.rubiks.com) presents the World Cube Association (WCA) 
World Championship Event from July 11-14, 2019. Global competitors from over 52 
countries gathered in Australia to challenge each other and earn the title of 
fastest Cube solver. 

Rubik's Brand is excited to announce the world champion Philipp Weyer from 
Germany, winning with an impressive time averaging at only 6.74 seconds! Second 
place was awarded to Sean Patrick Vilanueva from the Philippines with the time 
of 6.78 seconds, and Germany's Sebastian Weyer placed third with 6.81 seconds. 

The iconic 3x3x3 Cube challenged competitors with speed and precision, and 
after multiple intense rounds, Philipp Weyer came out on top! Twins Philipp and 
Sebastian Weyer from Germany have both successfully held records for their 
solving and accuracy skills over the past few years. 

Entertainment and excitement exploded beyond the competition itself with 
Rubik's Cube artist Giovanni Contardi creating Rubik's Cube murals on-site, and 
surrounding the event locally in Melbourne. The attendees also celebrated the 
creator of the Rubik's Cube, Erno Rubik's birthday at the event on July 13 with 
a giant Rubik's Cube cake! 

About Rubik's:

Created by Professor Erno Rubik, as a tool to teach his architectural students, 
Rubik's Cube has evolved into the world's most successful toy, a puzzle 
perceived globally as an art form and the ultimate symbol of intelligence and 
problem solving. Today the Rubik's Cube has become a global consumer brand, 
merchandising and licensing company that is now heading to expand into vast new 
areas. The Rubik's Cube has become one of the most instantly recognized symbols 
of fun, aptitude and creative endeavor due to its iconic, colorful 
multidimensional design that continues to appeal to people of all ages and 
cultures.

SOURCE  ChizComm Ltd.

Media Contact: Stephanie Crowley | +1.416.551.0822 x 337 | scrowley@chizcomm.com