Imagination Station B 2026

Sujan Feist delivered a blistering 1.08-second winning average in the 2x2x2 Cube, punctuated by a 0.82 single, establishing a standard that defined the pace of the weekend. That remarkable showing set the tone for the entire gathering as solvers pushed their boundaries in every bracket. Held on January 4, 2026, the contest brought focused energy to Northwest Ohio. Competitors met for a fast-paced day of speedcubing action that featured three distinct puzzles and five rounds of intense solving.

Hosted at the Imagination Station science center in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Imagination Station B 2026 assembled a lineup of 38 competitors ready to test their precision. The venue provided a bright backdrop for an action-packed cubing competition that drew talent across multiple disciplines. Throughout the single-day schedule, solvers tackled the classic Rubik's Cube, the rapid-fire 2x2x2 Cube, and the mechanical challenge of Clock. The packed schedule generated a constant stream of new personal milestones and decisive podium finishes.

The 2x2x2 Cube event stood out as a hotbed of milestone times, generating a cascade of new personal marks throughout its two rounds of action. Feist took the gold with an average of 1.08 seconds, flanked on the podium by Connor Easley in second with a 2.57 average and Simon Poldi in third at 2.93. Across the field of 34 competitors, solvers locked in major breakthroughs, including Jovan Barnes Jr. with a 4.50 single and 4.73 average, Oliver St. Louis at 6.72 and 7.14, and Caedmon Weiler with marks of 3.86 and 6.04.

The record pace continued deeper down the 2x2x2 roster as solvers found optimal solutions under the competition timer. Dominic Burger logged a single of 2.74 and an average of 4.67, while Jason Vindvamara posted a 2.41 single and a 4.44 average. Benjamin Pamer earned marks of 6.47 and 7.66, Blake Hammond registered 16.20 and 30.58, and Croix Pierre Lomont delivered a 2.66 single alongside a 4.21 average. Each result illustrated the depth of execution across the bracket.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones away from the spotlight. Zachary Pamer delivered a standout performance in Clock, recording a personal best of 19.62 seconds, which was 37 percent faster than his prior mark of 31.14. Benjamin Pamer also posted substantial gains, cutting his 3x3x3 Cube best by 32.6 percent to 28.68 seconds and dropping his 2x2x2 mark to 6.47. Blake Hammond entered two events and slashed his 3x3x3 time by 28.8 percent down to 25.81 seconds while making his first ever official attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 16.20. Maria Jose Duran Golob improved her classic cube time by 24.8 percent to 31.80 seconds and took on the 2x2x2 for the first time, logging a 14.74 single.

Fresh faces and multi-event contenders continued to make significant progress throughout the tournament. Addison Faith Bettin took on Clock for the first time, finishing in 18th place with a 24.07 single while taking 23.7 percent off her 3x3x3 mark to hit 35.82 seconds. Andrew Sternberg contested three events, earning a 9th-place finish in Clock with a debut attempt of 7.37 seconds alongside double-digit percentage drops in both 2x2x2 and 3x3x3. Evaan Singh tackled three events, improving his Clock best by 22.1 percent to 17.25 seconds and his 2x2x2 time by 14.6 percent to 8.41. First-time competitor Laymen Matuska made an official debut across three separate puzzles, recording a 33.41 in the 3x3x3 Cube, a 16.98 in the 2x2x2 Cube, and a 39.28 in Clock.

In the main event, Jarrett Scheid claimed the title in the 3x3x3 Cube, putting together an 8.95-second average across the final round to secure first place. Scheid also recorded the best single of the event at 7.43 seconds, leading a competitive field of 37 participants over two rounds. Aaron Feng earned the silver medal with a steady 9.36 average, while Feist added to his medal collection by securing third place on a 9.48 average. The 3x3 results demonstrated sharp technical execution at the top of the standings.

The Clock division provided its own brand of drama across a single round of 24 entrants. Jacob Todd Wilson captured the victory with a 6.44 average, bolstered by a best single of 5.62 seconds. Simon Poldi took second place with an average of 6.72, and Jason Vindvamara rounded out the podium in third with a 7.21 average. The rapid gear adjustments demanded steady nerves, closing out a well-rounded display of speed cubing excellence in Toledo.

With all nine podium positions earned by solvers representing the USA, the event concluded as a successful celebration of skill and progress. From high-speed final rounds to individual milestones, Imagination Station B 2026 proved that every round offers a chance to raise the bar. As the 2026 calendar continues to unfold, this WCA competition in Ohio served as an inspiring showcase of precision and steady improvement for all involved.