Rowe Hessler a two-time reigning U.S. Champion as of 2010, is the fastest "speedcuber" in the United States due to his acquired title and records. He holds both North American records for the Rubik's Cube

Rubik's Cube

Rubik's Cube is a 3-D mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.Originally called the "Magic Cube", the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Ideal Toy Corp. in 1980 and won the German Game of the Year special award for Best Puzzle that...

: 6.94 seconds for a single solve and 8.91 seconds for an average of 5 solves. As of December 2010, these times rank him second in the world in both categories. Hessler is also known for his expertise in the 2x2x2 event, having set the former world record in 2009 with an average time of 2.45 seconds. In October 2009, he attended the World Championships in Germany and was crowned World Champion in the 2x2x2 event.

Hessler is currently a junior at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, New York

Patchogue, New York

-Notable citizens:* Franc D'Ambrosio, Broadway Actor, best known for being the longest running Phantom in Phantom of the Opera. Graduated Pat-Med HS 1981* Michael Fagan, professional bowler...

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World records

Event	Result	Competition
3x3x3 Blindfolded	52.27 seconds	Westchester Fall 2008
2x2x2 single	0.96 seconds	U.S. Nationals 2010
2x2x2 average	2.45 seconds	Brown Cubing Day 2009
	3.15 seconds	Cumberland Valley Open 2009

North American Records

Event	Result	Competition
3x3x3 single	6.94 seconds	MIT Fall 2010
	8.72 seconds	Washington D.C. Open 2010
	8.91 seconds	Newark Open 2008
	9.13 seconds	US Nationals and Open 2008
3x3x3 average	8.91 seconds	Liberty Science 2010
	9.39 seconds	MIT Fall 2010
	9.96 seconds	Harvard Fall 2010
	10.39 seconds	Washington D.C. Open 2009
	11.04 seconds	Brown Cubing Day 2009
2x2x2 single	1.03 seconds	Brown Cubing Day 2009
	2.90 seconds	Cornell Spring 2008
2x2x2 average	3.35 seconds	Virginia Open 2008
3x3x3 Blindfolded	59.66 seconds	Niagara Open Summer 2008
3x3x3 One-handed single	11.41 seconds	MIT Spring 2011
	16.21 seconds	Toronto Open Winter 2008
3x3x3 One-handed average	15.97 seconds	MIT Fall 2010
	16.24 seconds	Harvard Fall 2010
	17.42 seconds	Long Island 2010
	19.11 seconds	MIT Fall Competition 2009
3x3x3 Multiple Blindfolded	4/4, 18:34	Kearny Kardinal 2008
	5/8, 59.20	US Open 2007