Coffee and Cubes OH 2024

Stanley Chapel delivered the defining performance of the weekend in Dublin, Ohio, USA, sweeping the blindfolded slate with a blistering 1:01.78 single and a 1:10.66 average in 4x4x4 Blindfolded. The masterclass in memory and precision set an uncompromising standard right from the start. That victory launched a high-stakes weekend of regional rivalry, where top talents collided across 10 rounds of play at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Dublin Branch on December 7, 2024.

Across the five featured events, Coffee and Cubes OH 2024 gathered a field of 28 competitors determined to settle scores on the timers. The single-day WCA competition brought sharp regional rivalries to the forefront as contenders traded personal bests and podium positions across everything from lightning-fast sprint puzzles to complex big-cube memory challenges.

Luke Garrett emerged as the most prolific frontrunner of the meeting, securing two titles and five total podium spots. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Garrett claimed first place with a winning average of 1.23 seconds after three hard-fought rounds among 24 competitors. Sujan Feist pushed the pace with a 1.31 average for second, while Jacob Dyland Bennett captured third with a 1.70 average.

Garrett continued his dominant run in 3x3x3 One-Handed, an event closely followed by fans tracking speedcubing 3x3 results. Demonstrating fluid single-handed ergonomics, Garrett took gold with an 8.92 winning average and a best single of 6.88 seconds across three rounds of 22 contenders. Eli Parker mounted a fierce challenge to finish runner-up with a 9.51 average, while Mason Langenderfer secured third place with 12.78.

The 12-sided Megaminx generated its own heated battle over two rounds involving 21 entrants. Nicolas Naing proved unstoppable on the complex dodecahedron, taking victory with a 31.32 winning average and the best single of the event at 28.58 seconds. Garrett collected his fourth podium finish of the meet by taking second place with a 37.46 average, while Lucy Grace Bryson earned third place with a 41.91 mark.

The blindfolded disciplines showcased exceptional focus, with Chapel commanding both long-format brackets. In the 5x5x5 Blindfolded division, Chapel logged a winning single of 2:10.71 to finish comfortably ahead of Langenderfer, who posted a 7:21.99, and Garrett, who added another medal with 9:42.93. Chapel followed up with the 4x4x4 Blindfolded victory, where Langenderfer placed second at 3:10.26 and Garrett took third with 5:49.49.

Beyond the championship trophies, the day belonged to relentless milestones and breakthrough solves across the board. Saanav Ravikumar marked a memorable debut at their first Rubik's Cube circuit event, recording a 6.90 single in their first official attempt at the 2x2x2 Cube. Sean Cutshaw delivered a massive improvement on Megaminx, taking 4.7 percent off their previous best to record a new personal record of 44.22 seconds.

Other regulars delivered crucial personal milestones throughout the order. Aaron Feng improved their Megaminx record by 3.7 percent down to 1:02.25 while taking seventh in 2x2x2 Cube. David Miguel-Santiago tackled five events, earning a fourth-place finish in 4x4x4 Blindfolded and a 43.02 Megaminx personal best. Jack Hamilton posted personal bests of 1:03.37 in Megaminx and 18.21 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Clara Litman secured fifth in 4x4x4 Blindfolded, Chris Nankervis reached fifth in 5x5x5 Blindfolded, and Braden Richards took fourth in 5x5x5 Blindfolded across four entered events.

With all fifteen podium places claimed by United States competitors, Coffee and Cubes OH 2024 wrapped up as a showcase of Midwest talent. The intense regional clashes provided a fitting end to the 2024 calendar, leaving competitors ready for the next wave of speed cubing competition battles in the coming season.