Teenage boy solves Rubik's cube in less than five seconds to set new record

World Cube Association confirms speedcuber Lucas Etter, 14, has beaten previous 3x3 record, with reported time of just 4.9 seconds

A 14-year-old boy has solved a Rubik's cube in under five seconds, beating the previous world record time by 0.35 seconds.

Lucas Etter was taking part in the River Hill Fall competition in Clarksville, Maryland, on Saturday when he managed to unmix the 3x3 cube in just 4.9 seconds.