Toby Mao

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Tobias "Toby" Mao
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Tobias "Toby" Mao
Background Information
Alias(es): goodxy2002
Country: USA
Born: 21 December 1988 (age 35)
Occupation(s): Consultant
Years Active: 2004-2013
WCA ID: 2004MAOT01
Claim to Fame: 3x3 WR, Will Smith's cubing teacher


Tobias "Toby" Mao (zh: 毛台立, pingying: máo tái lì) is a Taiwanese-American speedcuber from Hillsborough, California. He set the 3x3 single world record of 10.48 seconds in 2006. While no longer competitive, Toby was a regular volunteer for major competitions such as the US Nationals until 2013.

Trivia

  • In 2006, Toby was hired to teach Will Smith how to solve a Rubik's Cube for the film The Pursuit of Happyness.
  • Toby is the younger brother of Tyson Mao, also a well-known speedcuber.

Personal life

Toby graduated from Northwestern University in 2011 with a Bachelor's in mathematics. He currently works as a pharmaceutical consultant in the Bay Area.

Media Appearances

See also