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Fastest spinning human-made object

The current fastest spinning human-made object record is 300 billion rpm, held by Purdue University team led by Tongcang Li, set on January 17, 2020. Last checked October 14, 2026.

300

billion rpm

Purdue University team led by Tongcang Li

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 2020

Holder
Purdue University team led by Tongcang Li
Record
300 billion rpm
Location
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Date set
January 17, 2020
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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