Cherry on Top Colorado PM 2024

Jacob Nokes delivered a masterclass performance on home soil, securing a decisive victory in the classic 3x3x3 Cube with a winning average of 7.69 seconds. Taking the stage in Denver, Colorado, USA, Nokes set the standard early and maintained his sharp pace throughout the final round. His standout consistency capped a thrilling showing across the board, setting the tone for an action-packed day of speedcubing at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.

The one-day WCA competition, held on April 27, 2024, brought together 57 competitors across four distinct events and six total rounds. Fans following the 3x3 results saw Nokes post the fastest mark of the tournament with a single solve of 6.72 seconds. Raymos Castillo took the runner-up spot with an average of 8.94 seconds, while Dylan Hughlett rounded out the podium in third place at 9.49 seconds, ensuring an all-American sweep of the premier Rubik's Cube category.

Nokes doubled his gold medal haul in the 5x5x5 Cube, demonstrating exceptional mastery on the larger puzzle. In a single-round battle featuring 31 entrants, Nokes clocked a winning average of 51.91 seconds alongside the day's best single of 49.29 seconds. The podium mirrored the main event perfectly, as Raymos Castillo claimed second place with a mark of 58.75 seconds and Dylan Hughlett followed in third place with a time of 1:01.98.

Beyond the traditional twisty puzzles, the event showcased tremendous variety and fast-paced action. Pyraminx drew 47 competitors across two rounds of intense speed cubing, with William Mitchell emerging triumphant. Mitchell posted a winning average of 2.78 seconds and the fastest single of the day at 2.65 seconds. Marcus Reagor secured second place with an average of 3.99 seconds, while Sula Mareska earned the third step on the podium at 4.05 seconds.

The Clock event delivered its own share of dramatic finishes over a single 37-person round. Sula Mareska took the top spot on the podium with a brisk 5.93-second average and a best single time of 5.04 seconds. Alex Aguayo pressed hard to claim second place with an average of 6.05 seconds, closely followed by Marcus Reagor in third place with an average of 6.51 seconds, rounding out a memorable display of technical precision at Cherry on Top Colorado PM 2024.

Behind the headline winners, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones away from the podium spotlight. Noah Wakefield completed a massive 62.7 percent improvement on his Pyraminx personal best to reach 4.18 seconds, recorded his first ever attempt at Clock with a 10.34, and dropped his 5x5x5 Cube mark by 33.4 percent to 1:42.52 on his way to a 5th-place finish in 3x3x3 Cube. Levi Brunson slashed his Clock personal best by 48.1 percent down to 20.31 seconds and posted his first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 18.73 seconds. Anne Peterson delivered a 42.3 percent cut to her Pyraminx best with a 3.00-second solve, taking 14th place, and cut her 5x5x5 Cube time by 9.2 percent to 1:40.99. Holden Tryon logged personal bests in 3x3x3 Cube with 18.22 seconds, trimmed his Clock time by 34.7 percent to 24.76 seconds, and tackled his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 2:26.80 across four entered events.

The progress continued across the scorecards as Zane Myers dropped his 5x5x5 Cube time by 24.2 percent to 2:34.09, improved his Clock best by 18.4 percent to 10.01 seconds for 12th place, and set a new 3x3x3 Cube mark of 25.20 seconds. Corin LaPerriere logged a 22.8 percent cut to their 3x3x3 Cube best at 31.87 seconds, alongside their first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 10.95 seconds and a first Clock try of 22.31 seconds. Rowan Lighthouse completed their first Clock attempt in 19.85 seconds to finish 25th while improving their Pyraminx best by 16.9 percent to 12.81 seconds. In their very first WCA competition, JP Grace took on three events, recording debut attempts of 18.64 seconds in Pyraminx, 47.40 seconds in 3x3x3 Cube, and 34.47 seconds in Clock to finish 32nd.

With 12 total podium spots awarded to domestic competitors, the cubing competition highlighted both the high standard of regional talent and the vibrant community atmosphere in the Denver area. Cherry on Top Colorado PM 2024 delivered memorable solves and substantial personal milestones across every bracket. As the 2024 season progresses, the performances logged at this gathering establish a strong benchmark for the speedcubers looking ahead to their next competitive appearances.