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    "source": "Official WCA competition results export",
    "source_url": "https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/export/results",
    "source_type": "WCA official competition data",
    "export_date": "2026-08-03",
    "export_format_version": "v2.0.2",
    "attribution": "This information is based on competition results owned and maintained by the World Cube Assocation, published at https://worldcubeassociation.org/results as of August  3, 2026.",
    "last_updated": "2026-08-04",
    "publication_status": "published",
    "title": "Official 3×3 world-record progression",
    "sample_size": 85,
    "date_range": [
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      "2026-08-03"
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    "definition": "Official 3×3 single and average result rows carrying the WCA world-record marker.",
    "methodology": "Filters results to event 333 and regional record marker WR, then joins competition date and primary competitor record.",
    "inclusion_rules": [
      "Event 333",
      "Positive best or average",
      "WCA WR marker"
    ],
    "exclusion_rules": [
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      "Unofficial practice results"
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