All Welcome Adelaide 2024

Ninety-one competitors gathered at the Goodwood Community Centre on March 9, 2024, setting the stage for a day of sharp turnarounds and intense solving across eight total rounds. The single-day WCA competition brought a packed schedule to Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, testing participants in three distinct disciplines. From the standard Rubik's Cube to high-speed mini puzzles and sightless solves, the action moved swiftly through each bracket as contenders pushed for top marks on the regional calendar.

The 2x2x2 Cube event generated an extraordinary wave of benchmark marks that defined the tempo of the entire meeting. Across multiple phases, solvers consistently reset their standards on the compact puzzle, highlighted by Adrian Oon delivering a 2.89 single and a 3.19 average. Aaron Mi laid down the fastest single mark in the event at 2.31, while Tess Karon posted a 2.69 single alongside a 4.40 average. Jonah Blakeley also stood out with a 2.99 single and a 3.84 average, and Cameron Pollard clocked a 3.13 single with a 3.90 average.

The depth of the short-puzzle contest continued with international representation making a strong impression on the charts. Trung Tran of Vietnam logged a 3.40 single and a 3.76 average, while Jaedon Ross of India delivered a 3.27 single and a 3.98 average. Further notable efforts came from Gus Friend with a 3.60 single, Quin Szilassy with a 3.69 single, and Charlie Fry recording a 4.14 single and a 4.80 average, demonstrating remarkable consistency across the field.

When the final round of the 2x2x2 Cube concluded at All Welcome Adelaide 2024, Adrian Oon stood atop the podium with a decisive winning average of 2.79, supported by a 2.54 best single. Cameron Pollard secured second place with an average of 3.42, while Aaron Mi took third place averaging 3.53. The event drew 71 competitors through three full rounds, showcasing tight margins from the preliminary heats all the way to the final solves of the day.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew the largest field of the gathering, featuring 86 competitors battling through three rounds of classical speedcubing. The 3x3 results culminated in another victory for Adrian Oon, who secured the double by winning the final with an average of 10.06 and a best single of 8.95. Vietnam's Trung Tran pushed hard to claim the second step on the podium with a 10.29 average, while Jonah Blakeley earned third place with an average of 11.49.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across their individual schedules. Dylan Geytenbeek recorded dramatic drops, cutting his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 48.5 percent to 5.12 and improving his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 28 percent to 21.01. Toby Allington showed similar progress, taking 47.3 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube record to finish in 6.64 and lowering his 3x3x3 Cube best by 34.5 percent to 19.64. Tanish Sharma advanced significantly with a 4.38 personal best on the 2x2x2 Cube, a 36.5 percent improvement, alongside a 16.21 on the 3x3x3 Cube. Meanwhile, Gianna Kow took on two events, registering personal bests of 6.20 on the 2x2x2 Cube and 16.58 on the 3x3x3 Cube.

First-time appearances and new event debuts also brought great energy to the tournament floor. Caylan Liew took on their first ever attempt at the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a 4.51 while setting a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 17.54. Sarah Mandica entered three events and recorded a debut 2x2x2 Cube time of 12.64 in addition to a 27.05 personal best on the standard cube. Ari James Williams made their official debut at this speed cubing meet, recording initial marks of 19.45 on the 3x3x3 Cube and 4.94 on the 2x2x2 Cube. Theodore Egan also stepped up for their first appearance, registering 29.10 on the 2x2x2 Cube and 1:15.71 on the 3x3x3 Cube.

The 3x3x3 Blindfolded event rounded out the program, requiring pure memorisation and flawless execution across two rounds. Felix Williams captured first place among the 15 competitors, delivering a winning single of 34.80. Carlo Malagar claimed the second spot on the podium with a successful single of 58.08, while Jonah Blakeley added another medal to his tally by placing third in 1:13.64. Williams produced the only sub-minute solve of the final round, capping off a demanding test of mental discipline.

With Australia capturing eight podium places and Vietnam securing one, the single-day gathering concluded with exceptional depth across all brackets. All Welcome Adelaide 2024 proved to be an efficient showcase of skill at the Goodwood Community Centre, bringing together seasoned finalists and ambitious newcomers alike. As the 2024 cubing competition schedule advances, the marks set in South Australia establish a strong baseline for the athletes looking ahead to their next competitive challenges.