Agoura Summer 2026

Lindero Canyon Middle School was alive with the hum of turning plastic as 120 competitors arrived for a full day of puzzle action on June 20, 2026. Timers flashed across multiple stations as the gathering got underway in Agoura Hills, California, USA. Enthusiasts from throughout the region unpacked their gear, warmed up their hands, and prepared for intense head-to-head racing across 11 rounds of scheduled play. From the early stages of morning check-ins to the late-afternoon finals, the venue delivered a vibrant speedcubing atmosphere for newcomers and seasoned competitors alike.

When the final rounds concluded, the host nation had achieved complete dominance over the award ceremonies at Agoura Summer 2026. Competitors representing the United States claimed all 15 available top-three positions across the five scheduled disciplines. This total sweep capped off an extraordinary day of competitive speed cubing, highlighting depth across small cubes, large cubes, and unconventional puzzles. No matter the format or puzzle geometry, American solvers took command of every single step on the podium.

Max Park stood at the heart of this comprehensive medal run, capturing titles in three separate events. In the premier 3x3x3 Cube, which drew 119 competitors through three rounds of racing, Park posted a winning average of 5.58 seconds alongside the best single time of 4.88 seconds. The classic Rubik's Cube final saw Brendyn Dunagan secure second place with a 7.12 average, while Brody Lassner completed the podium in third place averaging 7.24 seconds. The final 3x3 results confirmed Park at the top of a stacked lineup.

Park expanded his winning tally in the big cube categories, securing two additional first-place finishes. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Park captured victory with a 20.42 average and a round-best single of 17.77 seconds, besting Dunagan who placed second with a 27.43 average and Dan Tran who took third with a 29.16 average across two rounds. Moving on to the 5x5x5 Cube, Park recorded a 36.14 winning average and a 32.06 single to claim gold. Dunagan again secured second place with 45.29, followed by Kate Grahame in third with 49.44.

The remaining events brought different champions into the spotlight. In the fast-paced 2x2x2 Cube, Dominic Shoji earned the title with a swift 1.78 winning average and a best single of 1.23 seconds across 94 competitors. Lassner followed in second with 2.20, and Dunagan picked up third with 2.37. Meanwhile, Clock featured 48 entrants across two rounds, where Sean Abutan took first place with a 3.49 average and a top single of 3.17 seconds. Dunagan added yet another second-place finish with a 3.75 average, while Gavin Sillifant took third place averaging 4.75.

Beyond the championship battles, the cubing competition provided plenty of remarkable breakthroughs for participants building their tournament careers. Jovan Radenkovic logged a major leap on the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a personal best of 2.45 seconds that improved on a previous mark by 63 percent, while also dropping his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 10.38 seconds, which was 44.9 percent faster, and making a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 3:37.15. Kamron Bahrami dropped his 2x2x2 personal best to 3.00 seconds for a 57.1 percent improvement, lowered his 3x3x3 best to 18.55 seconds, and tackled his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:32.15.

Other solvers embraced heavy event schedules and celebrated dramatic milestone drops. Preston Triner tackled five disciplines, setting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 5.05 seconds to go 43.4 percent faster while logging his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 3:14.68 and Clock in 34.09. Tomas Kim registered a 2x2x2 personal best of 3.32 seconds, improving by 46.5 percent, lowered his 3x3x3 best to 13.05, and made a first 4x4x4 Cube attempt in 1:07.69. Lucas Einstein cut 34.3 percent off his 3x3x3 personal best to reach 31.17 seconds and tried 2x2x2 for the first time with a 9.12 single.

The progress continued with several competitors taking on brand-new puzzles alongside their personal records. Arthur Kukuryan posted a 2x2x2 personal best of 4.87 seconds, gaining 28.6 percent, while registering first attempts in Clock at 12.15 and 5x5x5 Cube at 2:08.79. Austin Boyd improved his 4x4x4 best by 16.2 percent to 2:02.23 and completed debut attempts in Clock at 21.12 and 5x5x5 at 5:10.76. Elliot Perero entered five events, earning a best finish of 12th in 2x2x2 with a personal best 2.12, while clocking first attempts in Clock at 10.04 and 5x5x5 Cube at 1:55.01.

The packed schedule of 11 rounds showed the vibrant depth of the regional solving community. From first-time puzzle entries to triple-event triumphs, the WCA competition delivered memorable moments across all skill tiers. As participants packed their cubes and left Lindero Canyon Middle School, the United States podium sweep and the widespread personal gains stood as a testament to the talent on display at Agoura Summer 2026.