Centenário de Bodocó 2024

Davi de Andrade Iácono captured the prestigious 3x3x3 Cube crown with a razor-thin winning average of 12.32 seconds, barely edging past Thiago de Oliveira Rodrigues at 12.47 and Luis Marcelo Correia da Silva at 12.51. That exhilarating finish in the marquee event set the tone for Centenário de Bodocó 2024, held from May 31 to June 2, 2024, at the Colégio Municipal Antônia Lócio da Cruz in Bodocó, Pernambuco, Brazil. Bringing together 53 competitors across 13 events and 17 rounds, the speedcubing gathering showcased both high-level precision and a bustling festival spirit where solvers traded tips and cheered every personal breakthrough throughout the weekend.

Beyond the tight classic Rubik's Cube races, the schedule offered a vibrant spread of side puzzles and specialized disciplines that kept the venue abuzz between rounds. Luis Marcelo Correia da Silva enjoyed a prolific tournament, securing three distinct victories. He dominated the 2x2x2 Cube with a 3.50 winning average after posting a 3.07 best single, conquered the Pyraminx with a 5.66 average, and demonstrated sharp versatility on Square-1, prevailing with an 18.87 average ahead of Wemerson Nunes at 30.92 and Francisco Thales Rocha Sousa at 32.41.

Big cubes and single-handed challenges brought their own share of drama to this memorable cubing competition. In 4x4x4 Cube, Francisco Thales Rocha Sousa claimed first place with a 47.92 average, holding off Luis Marcelo Correia da Silva at 49.30 and Wemerson Nunes at 51.42. Rocha Sousa also topped Megaminx with a winning average of 1:00.46, accompanied by a 57.81 single. Wemerson Nunes found his moment atop the podium in 5x5x5 Cube, recording a winning average of 1:37.60, while Tarcísio dos Santos Cruz commanded 3x3x3 One-Handed with an average of 20.84 to finish ahead of Nunes and Rodrigues.

The mental discipline of non-standard formats drew deep admiration across the floor. Davi de Andrade Iácono demonstrated sheer speed on the Skewb to claim gold with a 4.68 average, and later navigated the 3x3x3 Blindfolded field with a winning single of 51.29. Thiago de Oliveira Rodrigues showed masterly control in two distinct categories, winning Clock with an 8.21 average and taking 3x3x3 Multi-Blind by successfully solving 8 of 10 cubes in 43:14. In 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, Andrey Conceição stood clear of the pack, securing first place with a single of 29 moves to round out a diverse WCA competition programme.

Behind the top spots on the podiums, the heartbeat of the gathering lay in the remarkable personal milestones achieved across the venue. Cosme Felipe Leite Silva registered one of the most stunning leaps of the weekend, dropping his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 4.60 seconds, which was 82.1% faster than his previous mark of 25.71. Evellin Kaynne Barros Gomes put together a spectacular triple-improvement weekend, chopping her 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 69.9% down to 5.29 seconds, improving her 3x3x3 Cube best by 39.8% to 32.11, and cutting her Pyraminx mark by 35.4% to 11.64 while securing 14th place. Lucas Francisco dos Santos achieved a massive 38.1% drop in the 3x3x3 Cube to set a personal best of 34.21, while also logging his first ever attempts at 3x3x3 One-Handed with 1:37.82 and Megaminx with 4:34.90, alongside a 7th-place finish in Skewb.

Stepping forward to test new puzzles was a constant theme among passionate participants. Lívia Silva Gomes made her first career appearances in Clock with a 35.11 mark to finish 8th and Pyraminx with 11.23, while cutting her 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 26.8% to 14.84. Laiane Silva Gomes tackled five disciplines, recording first attempts in Clock with 26.44 for 7th place, Pyraminx with 14.60, and Skewb with 36.99. Taking on extensive schedules, Luis Filipe Taveira Alves entered 10 events, earning a 4th-place result in Square-1 alongside first ever attempts in Square-1 at 42.19, Skewb at 10.78, and 5x5x5 Cube at 3:02.35. Lucas Farias Aquino also took on 10 events, finishing 5th in Skewb with a first attempt of 6.51, in addition to debuts in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 34.35 and 5x5x5 Cube at 4:46.75, while Otavio Jose de Oliveira Bisneto placed 8th in Skewb with a 10.47 first attempt and logged initial marks in Clock at 53.06 and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 1:02.30.

The shared camaraderie was visible everywhere, from informal practice tables where veterans demonstrated algorithms to newer solvers, to the tense final rounds where competitors cheered one another through difficult solves. With 49 competitors testing their abilities in the main 3x3 results bracket across three full rounds, the energy remained high from the opening scrambles on Friday through Sunday afternoon. Speed cubing in the interior of Pernambuco continues to flourish through this cooperative environment, proving that the shared experience of solving puzzles builds lasting bonds that extend well past individual rankings.

As the final timers clicked off and the venue cleared, Centenário de Bodocó 2024 concluded having demonstrated the complete richness of the sport. Every podium finisher, first-time puzzle entrant, and time drop contributed to a weekend that honored both competitive drive and community support in equal measure. With 38 podium awards presented to Brazilian solvers across thirteen separate events, the tournament in Bodocó closed the chapter on a celebration of puzzle-solving unity, leaving participants looking ahead with enthusiasm toward the challenges of the next season.

As mesas de competição organizadas no Colégio Municipal Antônia Lócio da Cruz receberam competidores prontos para duelos intensos entre os dias 31 de maio e 2 de junho de 2024. A atmosfera na cidade de Bodocó, Pernambuco, Brazil, reuniu participantes focados em transformar giros precisos em centésimos de segundo decisivos no cronômetro. Ao longo de dezessete rodadas em treze modalidades, o torneio colocou frente a frente talentos regionais em busca de afirmação nos principais formatos de speedcubing da temporada.

O Centenário de Bodocó 2024 reuniu um total de 53 participantes em uma celebração esportiva de alto nível. Na disputa pelo cubo mágico tradicional, o 3x3x3 Cube, Davi de Andrade Iácono conquistou o primeiro lugar com uma média final de 12.32 segundos após três rodadas, superando Thiago de Oliveira Rodrigues, que marcou 12.47, e Luis Marcelo Correia da Silva, terceiro colocado com 12.51. A diferença mínima entre os três primeiros colocados evidenciou o equilíbrio absoluto entre os concorrentes na modalidade principal.

A rivalidade direta se estendeu para as outras categorias do programa oficial. Luis Marcelo Correia da Silva garantiu múltiplos títulos ao longo do evento, vencendo no 2x2x2 Cube com média de 3.50 segundos à frente de Thiago de Oliveira Rodrigues, que registrou 4.47, e Wemerson Nunes, terceiro com 5.14. No Pyraminx, Luis Marcelo Correia da Silva alcançou a média de 5.66 segundos, e também liderou o Square-1 com 18.87 segundos, superando Wemerson Nunes com 30.92 e Francisco Thales Rocha Sousa com 32.41.

Outras categorias movimentaram o fim de semana com confrontos diretos pelas primeiras colocações. No Skewb, Davi de Andrade Iácono assegurou o topo do pódio com média de 4.68 segundos, superando Wemerson Nunes, que fez 6.97, e Antonio Weverson Angelo Rodrigues, com 7.10. Davi de Andrade Iácono também venceu no 3x3x3 Blindfolded ao cravar o tempo de 51.29 segundos em sua melhor tentativa. No 3x3x3 One-Handed, Tarcísio dos Santos Cruz levou o título com média de 20.84, à frente de Wemerson Nunes com 24.55 e Thiago de Oliveira Rodrigues com 27.28.

Entre os cubos maiores e eventos complexos, Francisco Thales Rocha Sousa venceu no 4x4x4 Cube com média de 47.92 segundos, seguido por Luis Marcelo Correia da Silva com 49.30 e Wemerson Nunes com 51.42. Francisco Thales Rocha Sousa triunfou ainda no Megaminx ao marcar 1:00.46 na média. No 5x5x5 Cube, Wemerson Nunes garantiu o primeiro lugar com 1:37.60, superando Francisco Thales Rocha Sousa, que fez 1:43.30. Thiago de Oliveira Rodrigues venceu no Clock com média de 8.21 e dominou o 3x3x3 Multi-Blind com 8/10 em 43:14, enquanto Andrey Conceição levou o 3x3x3 Fewest Moves com 29 movimentos.

Além das disputas no topo, o Centenário de Bodocó 2024 abriu espaço para expressivas marcas individuais. Raisnara Batista Silva disputou 4 modalidades e alcançou a marca de 8.27 segundos no Pyraminx, sendo 51.6% mais rápida que sua marca anterior de 17.07, além de baixar seu tempo no 2x2x2 Cube para 6.74, uma melhora de 37.8%, e no 3x3x3 Cube para 37.21. Vitória de Sá Dias Souza evoluiu 45.3% no 2x2x2 Cube ao cravar 18.26 e reduziu seu tempo no 3x3x3 Cube para 1:04.21. Danilo Pimentel Pedrosa realizou sua primeira tentativa oficial no 5x5x5 Cube marcando 2:58.41, além de obter 1:20.17 no 4x4x4 Cube e 15.41 no 3x3x3 Cube. José Juan Vieira de Lima estreou no 2x2x2 Cube com a marca de 7.82 e estabeleceu seu recorde pessoal no 3x3x3 Cube com 1:08.84.

A rodagem no circuito oficial também foi inaugurada para diversos competidores nesta WCA competition. Jamily Nunes Feitoza participou de sua primeira competição e encarou 3 eventos, registrando 50.65 no 3x3x3 Cube, 23.81 no Pyraminx e 14.83 no 2x2x2 Cube. Davi Nascimento Siqueira fez sua estreia competitiva com 51.15 no 3x3x3 Cube, 14.69 no 2x2x2 Cube e 29.87 no Pyraminx. Victor Gabriel Leandro Furtado Pereira Horas completou suas primeiras tentativas oficiais marcando 22.26 no 2x2x2 Cube e 1:22.94 no 3x3x3 Cube. Heitor Vinícius Cavalcante Gonçalves também estreou no cenário oficial anotando 4.02 no 2x2x2 Cube e 39.63 no 3x3x3 Cube.

O saldo final do Centenário de Bodocó 2024 confirmou o crescimento técnico e a forte competitividade regional nesta cubing competition realizada no interior pernambucano. Com múltiplos confrontos decididos em margens estreitas e dezenas de recordes pessoais superados, a temporada esportiva avança consolidando novos e experientes talentos em cada uma das treze modalidades disputadas.