America's School Speedcubing II Huaraz 2024

A blistering 9.31-second winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube final by Leonardo José Hilario Cori set the standard at America's School Speedcubing II Huaraz 2024. The venue at America's School provided an energetic backdrop in Huaraz, Peru, as 61 competitors gathered on July 13, 2024, to test their skills across 8 rounds of head-to-head action. The single-day speedcubing tournament delivered sharp drama across three official disciplines, filling the competition hall with intense focus and fast-paced solving from the opening scrambles to the final podium presentations.

The 3x3x3 Cube event drew a large field of 53 competitors through three full stages of play. Leonardo José Hilario Cori led the way in the deciding round with his 9.31 average and an event-best single solve of 8.95 seconds to secure the gold. Pedro Giuseppe Garcia Milla pushed hard all the way to the finish, taking the second step on the podium with a 9.66 average. Piero Alessandro Laguna Obregon claimed third place with a 10.59 mark, wrapping up an all-Peruvian podium in the premier Rubik's Cube category.

The 2x2x2 Cube competition featured 27 competitors and delivered a thrilling battle at the top of the standings. Pedro Giuseppe Garcia Milla took the title with a winning average of 2.68 seconds and the round's top single of 2.28 seconds. Leonardo José Hilario Cori secured second place with an average of 3.70, while Daniel Leidulvstad Pereda finished third with a 4.59 mark. The fast-turning event saw all nine podium spots across the competition awarded to solvers representing Peru.

The Pyraminx bracket saw Leonardo José Hilario Cori return to the top step with a 3.00 winning average across two rounds of play. Hilario Cori also registered the fastest single solve of the event at 2.32 seconds. Pedro Giuseppe Garcia Milla earned another silver medal with a 4.84 average, and Piero Alessandro Laguna Obregon locked up the third-place position with a 5.78 average out of a starting field of 24 puzzle enthusiasts.

Behind the top podium spots, several competitors delivered remarkable performances that highlighted the depth of the field at America's School Speedcubing II Huaraz 2024. Max Mateo Andrè Figueroa Rosales took on three events, logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 6.77 seconds, improving his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 34.1 percent to 31.37 seconds, and trimming his Pyraminx personal best by 4.2 percent to 14.14 seconds. Sara Bjørk Leidulvstad Pereda competed in three events, achieving an 8th-place finish in Pyraminx with a personal best of 10.05 seconds that was 21.4 percent faster than before, while also cutting 11.2 percent on 2x2x2 Cube to reach 13.77 seconds and 10.7 percent on 3x3x3 Cube to finish at 38.83 seconds. Esteban Eduardo Sante Orellana achieved a 6th-place finish in 3x3x3 Cube, posting a personal best of 13.39 seconds that was 3.2 percent faster, alongside a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.92 seconds, which was 21.1 percent faster than his prior mark. Leonardo Cesar Gabriel Cochachin Perez finished 5th in 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 10.73 seconds, representing a 23.1 percent improvement.

The progress continued across the tournament roster as emerging talent found new speed on the stage. Adrian Jesus Quiroz Gomez secured 10th place in 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 14.57 seconds, cutting 15.6 percent off his previous record. Jhon Anderson Soto Bellido took on two events and recorded a 6th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube. Iker Joaquim Vera Ita made their first WCA competition appearance across three events, setting a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 22.58 seconds, a first Pyraminx solve of 10.44 seconds, and a first 3x3x3 Cube mark of 40.66 seconds. Edric Matías González Yabar also debuted at this cubing competition across three disciplines, logging a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 28.90 seconds, a Pyraminx single of 16.34 seconds, and a 2x2x2 Cube time of 14.81 seconds.

The official 3x3 results and compact schedule kept the tournament tables turning quickly throughout the afternoon. With three distinct disciplines and three rounds each for the two main cube formats, competitors remained actively engaged at every stage. Speed cubing in the region continues to show strong local participation, drawing a committed roster of participants to the school hall in Huaraz.

As the final timers were cleared, America's School Speedcubing II Huaraz 2024 concluded an eventful day of WCA competition in the Peruvian highlands. The blend of seasoned podium finishers and enthusiastic newcomers provided a full day of competitive racing, leaving participants and organizers ready for another exciting year on the circuit.

Un promedio ganador de 9.31 segundos en la final de 3x3x3 Cube corono a Leonardo José Hilario Cori como la gran figura en America's School Speedcubing II Huaraz 2024. El competidor peruano marco la pauta en la prueba reina con un mejor tiempo individual de 8.95 segundos, asegurando una de las actuaciones mas solidas vistas en la jornada y liderando una tabla principal completamente disputada de principio a fin.

El certamen se llevo a cabo el 13 de julio de 2024 en las instalaciones del colegio America's School en Huaraz, Peru. Durante esta intensa jornada de speedcubing, un total de 61 competidores se dieron cita para medir sus habilidades a lo largo de 8 rondas oficiales repartidas en 3 modalidades del cubo de Rubik, consolidando un encuentro deportivo de gran nivel tecnico en la region ancashina.

La definicion de 3x3x3 Cube conto con 53 competidores a traves de 3 rondas y reunio a varios de los mejores exponentes del pais. Pedro Giuseppe Garcia Milla se quedo con el segundo lugar con un promedio de 9.66 segundos, mientras que Piero Alessandro Laguna Obregon subio al tercer escalon del podio con una marca de 10.59 segundos, cerrando un podio íntegramente nacional tras series muy parejas.

La accion continuo con el 2x2x2 Cube, evento que registro 27 participantes y tres etapas eliminatorias completas. En esta prueba, Pedro Giuseppe Garcia Milla tomo el primer puesto con un promedio de 2.68 segundos y un mejor intento de 2.28 segundos, superando a Leonardo José Hilario Cori, quien culmino segundo con 3.70, y a Daniel Leidulvstad Pereda, tercero con 4.59 segundos.

En Pyraminx, Leonardo José Hilario Cori sumo su segunda victoria del torneo al imponerse sobre 24 participantes con un promedio final exacto de 3.00 segundos y una mejor resolucion de 2.32 segundos. Pedro Giuseppe Garcia Milla aseguro la segunda posicion con 4.84 segundos y Piero Alessandro Laguna Obregon completo el podio tras registrar una media de 5.78 segundos en la ronda definitiva.

Detras de los primeros lugares, una destacada delegacion de debutantes aprovecho el escenario para registrar sus primeros tiempos oficiales. Carlos Eduardo Flores disputo su primera WCA competition, participo en 3 pruebas y alcanzo el cuarto lugar en Pyraminx, registrando un primer intento de 7.28 segundos, ademas de 13.33 en 3x3x3 Cube y 4.11 en 2x2x2 Cube. Benjamin Anghelo Dextre Rivera tambien participo en 3 eventos en su debut, logrando el sexto puesto en Pyraminx con un primer intento de 5.84 segundos, 17.96 en 3x3x3 Cube y 3.68 en 2x2x2 Cube. Por su parte, Enrique Alejandro Calderón Lazo cerro su primer torneo oficial con un noveno puesto en Pyraminx e intentos iniciales de 12.85 en Pyraminx, 6.00 en 2x2x2 Cube y 21.32 en 3x3x3 Cube.

El grupo de nuevos competidores continuo sumando experiencia en multiples categorias a lo largo del dia. Joseph Adrian Córdova Cueva disputo 2 pruebas en su primera cita oficial con marcas iniciales de 4.79 en 2x2x2 Cube y 16.67 en 3x3x3 Cube. Cristopher Luis Henostroza Reyes afronto 3 modalidades con primeros registros de 20.46 en 3x3x3 Cube, 18.28 en Pyraminx y 6.85 en 2x2x2 Cube. Thiago Jeanmari Majer Calzado Peña inicio su trayectoria en 3 pruebas con tiempos de 32.80 en Pyraminx, 45.15 en 3x3x3 Cube y 13.45 en 2x2x2 Cube. Jhareck Samir Morales Osorio debuto en 3 categorias con 15.94 en Pyraminx, 1:23.60 en 3x3x3 Cube y 14.85 en 2x2x2 Cube, mientras que Jeik Yunior Bejar Romero firmo registros de 46.64 en 3x3x3 Cube y 25.44 en 2x2x2 Cube.

Las 9 posiciones de podio quedaron en manos de representantes peruanos al termino de America's School Speedcubing II Huaraz 2024. Con una participacion entusiasta en cada ronda y un cronograma cubierto con precision, esta cubing competition en Huaraz dejo marcas memorables para la comunidad local de cara a los proximos retos de la temporada.