Bristol June 2025

Ninety-five competitors took their seats at the Anson Rooms across 18 rounds of intense action as regional and international talents collided. The tournament unfolded over June 28 and June 29, bringing top speedcubing athletes together in Bristol, City of Bristol, United Kingdom. While domestic competitors defended their home turf, traveling entrants from Hong Kong, Macau, Canada, and beyond made sure every single final was fiercely contested. Across nine events, the gathering showcased the very best of modern speed cubing.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew 84 hopefuls through three rounds of drama. Danny Morgan led the United Kingdom charge, securing the title with a winning average of 7.24 seconds and a best single solve of 6.11 seconds. Daniel Partridge pushed the pace closely to claim second place with an 8.02 average, while Thomas Bevan wrapped up third place at 8.32 seconds. The final 3x3 results proved that while local stars commanded the podium, international depth kept the pressure on every turn of the Rubik's Cube.

The cross-border battles intensified as the puzzle size expanded in this WCA competition. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Morgan took top honours with an average of 27.43 seconds, but Hong Kong contender Daniel Chiu kept the contest razor-thin by taking second in 28.75 seconds, ahead of Partridge in 29.38 seconds. The 5x5x5 Cube final delivered a similar dynamic, as Morgan won with a mark of 46.76 seconds, followed by Partridge at 49.69 seconds, while Macau standout Max Kwok U Sam secured third place with a 54.83 average. In Square-1, Morgan recorded a winning 9.34 average, edging past Dorian Chan of Hong Kong who posted 10.05 seconds.

Short-format puzzles delivered rapid turnarounds and thrilling margins at Bristol June 2025. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Danny Morgan captured another gold with a 1.64 winning average, besting Jacob Sherwen Brown at 1.82 seconds and Canada representative Jensen Belen-Brown at 1.91 seconds. The Pyraminx contest saw Edward Burgess secure victory for the home contingent with a 2.28 average, holding off Partridge who finished on 2.33 seconds and Morgan in third at 3.09 seconds. The variety of formats ensured non-stop engagement from the opening scrambles to the closing rounds.

Beyond the standard rotation, the weekend featured specialized dexterity and memory events. Aidan Grainger put together a brilliant double victory, claiming the Clock title with a 4.28 average ahead of Matt Stephenson at 4.50 seconds, while also capturing the Megaminx crown on a 31.25 winning mark. The 3x3x3 Blindfolded division tested mental mapping under time pressure, where Ben Stokes captured first place with a single of 22.70 seconds, finishing ahead of Adam Devere at 29.71 seconds and Sophie Gilbert at 58.42 seconds.

Away from the top steps of the podium, deep individual progress defined the spirit of Bristol June 2025. Toby Robbins took on five events and made a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with an 11.14 mark, while dropping their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 59.2 percent to 6.17 seconds. Umar Amir entered two events, logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube at 7.24 seconds and cutting their 3x3x3 Cube best by 54.7 percent down to 20.95 seconds. Sahibpreet Singh Randhawa achieved a massive breakthrough in Pyraminx, lowering their personal best by 52.3 percent to 10.82 seconds. Olaf Lis tackled seven disciplines, recording a 51.7 percent improvement in Square-1 down to 27.17 seconds.

The progress continued across the tournament roster as competitors tackled new challenges. Michael Sutton competed in seven events and improved their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 51 percent to 4.50 seconds. Yui-Lam Wong entered eight events, logged a first ever attempt at Square-1 with a 15.96 time, and earned a best finish of 11th in Megaminx. Musa Afsar took on two events, posting a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 5.91 seconds alongside a 31.8 percent cut on 3x3x3 Cube to 27.66 seconds. Eason Ng made a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a 5.97 mark and improved their 2x2x2 Cube best by 29.2 percent down to 2.79 seconds.

The busy two-day schedule demonstrated the tremendous depth of the current cubing competition circuit. Organizers and competitors managed 18 separate rounds smoothly, creating a stage where international guests and local favorites pushed one another to peak performances. With medals spread across multiple nations and scores of personal records rewritten, the 2025 meeting highlighted the healthy competitive spirit that drives the community forward.

As the final timers stopped, Bristol June 2025 closed out a memorable weekend of racing in the west of England. The mix of high-stakes podium clashes, international challengers, and widespread personal bests provided a complete showcase of the sport. Competitors now carry their newly earned experience into the next chapters of the season.