Burnaby Summer 2025

A blistering 7.55 single and a decisive 7.92 winning average on the 3x3x3 Cube propelled Xuanyu Sun straight to the top of the podium, capturing the definitive victory at Burnaby Summer 2025. Across three intense rounds of the classic Rubik's Cube, Sun outpaced a packed field of 79 competitors to secure the title. The single-day WCA competition on August 17, 2025, brought high-speed puzzle solving to the Bonsor Recreation Complex in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, filling the venue with intense focus across four distinct events and ten total rounds of tournament action.

The 3x3 results formed the centerpiece of the program, setting the tone for a full day of speedcubing. Xuanyu Sun of Canada led a tightly contested final, closely followed by fellow Canadian Kenny Zhong, who secured the runner-up position with an 8.24 average. Peter Barnwell rounded out the podium in third place with an average of 8.29. With seventy-nine entrants chasing down fractional advantages, the 3x3x3 Cube contest demanded absolute composure under the timer across preliminary heats, semifinals, and the final showdown.

Beyond the traditional three-layered puzzle, the competition provided high drama in the mid-sized twisty puzzles. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Ethan Rusnak of Canada emerged triumphant across two rounds of play, clinching first place with an average of 31.55 and delivering the fastest single mark of the event at 30.00 flat. Rusnak was flanked on the podium by Callen Kleij in second at 32.69 and Noah Stelting in third with an average of 35.24, highlighting the deep local talent present across British Columbia.

The 5x5x5 Cube battle stretched across three full rounds of tactical complexity and concentration, where Ken Lin Pak Kin of Hong Kong claimed the gold with a winning average of 1:08.87 and an event-best single of 1:02.77. In a thrilling finish, Ethan Rusnak took silver just tenths behind at 1:09.17, while Brian Kan locked in third place with a 1:10.88 average. The result marked the sole international gold of the meet, with host nation Canada taking eleven of the twelve total podium spots awarded during the day.

In the twelve-sided Megaminx event, Peter Barnwell earned his spot atop the standings with a rapid 48.35 average, backed by the best single time of 45.44. Barnwell outmaneuvered thirty other contenders across two rounds. Ethan Rusnak picked up yet another podium finish by taking second place with a 51.63 average, while Brian Kan collected his second bronze medal of the tournament with a 56.41 average to cap off an impressive multi-event display.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several participants unlocked remarkable personal milestones at Burnaby Summer 2025. Cheng Cheng delivered one of the weekend's biggest leaps forward, slicing a massive 59.6 percent off his 5x5x5 Cube personal best down to 1:45.49, while also improving his 4x4x4 Cube mark by 24.6 percent to 46.19 and logging a 9.55 on 3x3x3. Teo Mitchell cut his Megaminx personal best by 50.4 percent down to 2:11.40 and lowered his 3x3x3 best to 22.07. Devin Raghu took on three events and dropped his Megaminx personal best by 37.4 percent to 1:45.05 while tackling his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with a 2:33.59.

First-time event entries brought genuine excitement across all four disciplines on the schedule. Oliver Kaplan tackled four events, recording a career-best twelfth-place finish in Megaminx while logging his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 1:58.06 and his first Megaminx try in 1:37.03, alongside a 15.8 percent personal best in 4x4x4 Cube at 58.48. Goldon Gao took on three events, posting a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 46.03 and a first 5x5x5 Cube attempt of 2:01.85. Gabriel Gaza entered all four events, logging his first ever attempt at Megaminx in 1:35.40 and first 5x5x5 Cube solve in 3:34.14. Yun-Ju Hsieh secured an eighth-place best finish in 5x5x5 Cube, registered a first Megaminx solve of 1:43.51, and cut his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 17 percent to 37.01. Aiden Nguyen made their cubing competition debut in all four events, clocking a first 3x3x3 mark of 23.72, a 4x4x4 single of 2:04.35, and a Megaminx time of 2:54.24.

The tournament wrapped up as a true celebration of speed cubing, uniting newcomers and seasoned competitors in a vibrant showcase of skill. From the lightning-fast turns of the main puzzle to the complex geometry of the big cubes and Megaminx, Burnaby Summer 2025 delivered top-tier action across every bracket. As the final times were verified and entered into the record books, the successful gathering at Bonsor Recreation Complex served as another standout chapter for the cubing community heading into the next competitive cycle.