Blandede Bolsjer i Lejre 2023

Twenty-eight competitors gathered in Lejre, Denmark on July 22, 2023, stepping into the venue at Domus Felix for a packed single-day cubing competition. For newcomers and developing solvers alike, walking up to an official tournament table brings a distinct blend of anticipation and nervous energy. Taking that initial seat under the timer, adjusting the mat, and watching the judge lift the cover reveals what the speedcubing community is truly about. Blandede Bolsjer i Lejre 2023 provided an immediate proving ground across eight distinct disciplines, giving every participant a full slate of competitive opportunities.

The 2023 contest delivered action across 3x3x3 Cube, 2x2x2 Cube, big cubes, side events, and complex blindfolded disciplines. While seasoned tournament veterans chased podium finishes and personal milestones, the energy on the floor reflected the broader appeal of the craft. Every round gave competitors a chance to test their practice routines against official conditions. Across the entire program, speed cubing enthusiasts found an inviting stage that rewarded dedication, offering both direct head-to-head racing and the quiet focus required for memory-intensive challenges at this memorable WCA competition.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several competitors delivered massive personal breakthroughs that highlighted the depth of the field. Kalle Rasch Jensen entered four events and posted huge improvements, trimming his 2x2x2 Cube mark to 4.17 seconds, which was 52.2 percent faster than his previous best of 8.72. Jensen also delivered a Skewb personal best of 13.22 seconds, cutting 28.5 percent off his earlier 18.49 mark, along with a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube that yielded a time of 2:44.93 and a 17th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube. Meanwhile, Linus Alstrup Palm took on two events and dropped his 2x2x2 Cube best down to 4.06 seconds, taking 47.9 percent off his previous 7.79.

The surge of new milestones continued across the floor as solvers embraced unfamiliar categories and shaved down their previous marks. Sofia Have Manor took on six events, securing fifth place in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind while logging her first ever attempt at Megaminx with a time of 3:21.46 and her first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 4:21.35, in addition to improving her 2x2x2 Cube best to 5.33 seconds, 15.1 percent faster than before. Eddie Lunau Petersen entered two events, cutting his 3x3x3 Cube time to 21.78 seconds, 24.2 percent faster than his old 28.72, and improving his 2x2x2 Cube time to 6.59 seconds, a 19.3 percent drop. Asger Kunuk Alstrup Palm recorded his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a mark of 17.54, while Pelle Engberg Eiriksson tackled three events, finishing 16th in 2x2x2 Cube and posting a personal best of 4.00 seconds, 16.1 percent faster than his former 4.77.

At the front of the pack, Martin Vædele Egdal established complete authority across almost the entire schedule at Blandede Bolsjer i Lejre 2023. In the flagship classic Rubik's Cube category, he took first place with a winning average of 6.87 seconds, backed by a best single of 5.68 seconds over a field of 28 contenders. Lukas Shelley secured the runner-up position in the event with an average of 7.03 seconds, while Rasmus Stub Detlefsen took third place on the podium with an average of 7.82 seconds in the final 3x3 results.

The 2x2x2 Cube event saw another commanding display, with Martin Vædele Egdal securing the victory behind an average of 1.61 seconds and a rapid single of 1.12 seconds among 24 competitors. Rasmus Stub Detlefsen claimed second place with an average of 1.76 seconds and a best single of 1.51 seconds, while Daniel Vædele Egdal rounded out the top three with an average of 2.07 seconds and a best single of 1.52 seconds in a remarkably tight field.

Big cubes and complex geometric puzzles added further variety to the schedule in Lejre. In 5x5x5 Cube, Martin Vædele Egdal took first place with a 54.44-second average and a 52.50 single, finishing ahead of Magnus Søndergaard Byrne at 56.56 and Rasmus Stub Detlefsen at 57.53. The 7x7x7 Cube contest went to Martin Vædele Egdal as well with an average of 2:27.68, while Magnus Søndergaard Byrne placed second in 2:37.93 and Daniel Vædele Egdal finished third in 2:54.77. In Megaminx, Martin Vædele Egdal captured the title in 44.40 seconds, followed by Karina Grandjean Beck at 51.91 and Daniel Vædele Egdal at 52.81.

The lone event where the top spot changed hands was Skewb, where Daniel Vædele Egdal earned first place with a winning average of 2.70 seconds and a single of 2.20 seconds across 18 competitors. Martin Vædele Egdal took second place with an average of 3.62 seconds, just ahead of Rasmus Stub Detlefsen in third at 3.67 seconds. The memory disciplines concluded with Martin Vædele Egdal winning 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a 19.35 single ahead of Elvin Thorsen and Adam Marcellus Kelly, before capping his run by solving 21 out of 29 cubes in 58:14 to take 3x3x3 Multi-Blind.

By the time the final scores were tallied, Denmark led the overall standings with 21 podium places, joined by two podium finishes for the United States and one for Sweden. Blandede Bolsjer i Lejre 2023 wrapped up having delivered a comprehensive showcase of speedcubing talent, where first-time event entries and massive personal milestones shared the spotlight with world-class winning times at Domus Felix.

Martin Vædele Egdal leverede en overvældende præstation med et vindende gennemsnit på 6.87 sekunder i den klassiske 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube og tog sejren i syv ud af otte discipliner. Scenen for denne bemærkelsesværdige bedrift var Domus Felix i Lejre, Denmark, hvor rammerne skabte en intens og fokuseret ramme om turneringen den 22. juli 2023. Salen summede af koncentration fra tidlig morgen, mens 28 deltagere indtog borde og måtter til en tætpakket éndagsdyst i moderne speedcubing.

Kulturhuset Domus Felix dannede det perfekte samlingspunkt for Blandede Bolsjer i Lejre 2023, hvor arrangementet forløb over otte intense runder. Med en overskuelig men yderst kompetent deltagerliste var stemningen i hallen præget af tæt samvær mellem deltagerne, mens stopurene tikkede fra første færd. Det kompakte format gav plads til alt fra de lynhurtige sideevents til de mest krævende langdistance-discipliner.

Hovedbegivenheden 3x3x3 Cube bød på flot spil i toppen af tabellen, hvor Martin Vædele Egdal sikrede sig førstepladsen foran Lukas Shelley, der sluttede på andenpladsen med et gennemsnit på 7.03 sekunder. Tredjepladsen gik til Rasmus Stub Detlefsen med 7.82 sekunder. Martin Vædele Egdal satte også stævnets hurtigste enkeltforsøg i disciplinen med en tid på 5.68 sekunder i et felt bestående af 28 deltagere.

I de øvrige klassiske terninger fortsatte dominansen ufortrødent. I 2x2x2 Cube sejrede Martin Vædele Egdal med et gennemsnit på 1.61 sekunder og et bedste forsøg på 1.12 sekunder, tæt forfulgt af Rasmus Stub Detlefsen med 1.76 sekunder og Daniel Vædele Egdal med 2.07 sekunder. Blandt de store terninger triumferede Martin Vædele Egdal i 5x5x5 Cube med 54.44 sekunder foran Magnus Søndergaard Byrne på 56.56 sekunder, og i 7x7x7 Cube vandt han med tiden 2:27.68.

Blandt de mere usædvanlige udfordringer demonstrerede Martin Vædele Egdal enorm alsidighed. I Megaminx tog han førstepladsen med 44.40 sekunder foran Karina Grandjean Beck, der opnåede 51.91 sekunder. I blindeløsning imponerede han med en hurtigste tid på 19.35 sekunder i 3x3x3 Blindfolded, mens han i 3x3x3 Multi-Blind sikrede sejren med 21 ud af 29 terninger løst på 58:14. Den eneste disciplin, der snublede fra hans greb, var Skewb, som Daniel Vædele Egdal vandt med et gennemsnit på 2.70 sekunder foran Martins 3.62 sekunder.

Bag de velkendte navne på medaljepladserne bød denne cubing competition på en række markante personlige triumfer, som resultatlisten let overser. Asbjørn Brummer Birkelund leverede en enorm fremgang i Megaminx, hvor en tid på 1:36.83 barberede 26.8 procent af den tidligere personlige rekord på 2:12.29, samtidig med at han deltog i alle 8 discipliner og opnåede en femteplads i 3x3x3 Multi-Blind. Albert Alstrup Palm kastede sig over 4 discipliner, debuterede med sit første officielle forsøg i Skewb på 9.76 sekunder og forbedrede sin Megaminx-rekord med 10.5 procent til 2:02.12.

Flere andre deltagere markerede sig stærkt i det alsidige program. Ida Exner stillede op i samtlige 8 discipliner og opnåede en flot fjerdeplads i 3x3x3 Multi-Blind. Malte Oliver Bøgh Kjøller gennemførte 7 discipliner ved stævnet med en femteplads i 3x3x3 Multi-Blind som sit bedste resultat. Tian Ying Xi deltog i 2 discipliner og sikrede sig en fjerdeplads i Megaminx, mens Kamal Ahsan stillede op i 3x3x3 Cube og sluttede som nummer 21 i den traditionsrige disciplin.

Med 21 danske podieplaceringer, 2 til USA og 1 til Sverige markerede Blandede Bolsjer i Lejre 2023 sig som en mindeværdig officiel WCA competition. Domus Felix lagde en fremragende og atmosfærisk bund under en intens dag fyldt med personlige rekorder og sublimt terningespil på tværs af samtlige otte discipliner, som lover godt for den fortsatte udvikling i det danske speedcubing-miljø.