Coquitlam Crunch 2025

Seventy-nine competitors gathered on May 3, 2025, at Walton Elementary School, bringing intense focus to the tables for Coquitlam Crunch 2025. Across nine rounds and five diverse disciplines, the day served as a textbook example of how unwavering consistency outlasts erratic bursts of speed. In speedcubing, single solves often catch the eye, but the structure of a multi-solve average rewards steady execution under competitive pressure. Solving in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, the packed hall saw athletes push through multiple stages where reliability on every turn proved to be the ultimate separator.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew all 79 entrants through three exacting stages of competition, culminating in a showcase of composure. Taiyo Berčič of Slovenia secured top honours on the podium, locking down a winning average of 7.54 to accompany a best single of 7.23. The final 3x3 results highlighted the value of tight groupings over isolated quick times, as Xuanyu Sun took the second step on the podium with an 8.18 average, while Heewon Hwang captured third place with an 8.63 mark. For enthusiasts following the Rubik's Cube circuit, the contest demonstrated that maintaining a calm rhythm across five solves remains the purest test of mastery.

Berčič extended that masterclass of steady performance into the heavier hardware, capturing first place in the 4x4x4 Cube final against a field of 53 competitors. Delivering a winning average of 31.31 and a best single of 25.95, Berčič kept errors to an absolute minimum. Ethan Rusnak of Canada mounted a stiff challenge, securing second place with a 32.41 average, while Noah Stelting claimed third with a solid 35.91. The single-round format gave participants no margin for error, placing a premium on smooth layer alignment and reliable parity execution.

The one-handed discipline provided another showcase for Berčič, who collected a third victory on the day in the 3x3x3 One-Handed event. Navigating the 48-person field, the Slovenian standout produced a winning average of 15.53 alongside a best single of 13.03. Rusnak earned his second runner-up position of the competition with a 16.25 average, narrowly edging Stelting, who took third on the podium with a 16.28 average. In an event where fingertip fatigue frequently disrupts pacing, repeating clean turns across an entire average proved decisive.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, Coquitlam Crunch 2025 was defined by personal breakthroughs across the board. Zakkary Stewart delivered one of the weekend's most dramatic drops, trimming his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 7.84, which was 51.1 percent faster than his previous mark of 16.04, alongside a 2:39.51 personal best in the 4x4x4 Cube that improved on his former best by 29.5 percent. Anthony Bowhey also achieved substantial progress, improving his 3x3x3 One-Handed mark by 37.7 percent down to 1:45.98 while also recording a 14.05 personal best in the 2x2x2 Cube. Meanwhile, Victor Aja Yera improved his 3x3x3 Cube benchmark by 28.3 percent to 25.61 and completed his first ever attempts in both the Megaminx with 3:45.16 and the 2x2x2 Cube with 7.76. Ved Shah posted a 5.65 personal best on the 2x2x2 Cube, an improvement of 27.7 percent, while making his first attempt in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 41.01.

The depth of progress at this cubing competition was equally evident among other dedicated participants taking on ambitious schedules. Andrew Ming set a personal best of 7.29 on the 3x3x3 Cube, improving by 22.7 percent, and added a 44.80 personal best on the 4x4x4 Cube while tackling his first official 2x2x2 Cube attempt in 4.17. Joshua Jung registered a 3.66 personal best in 2x2x2 Cube for a 23.9 percent improvement and recorded his first official Megaminx attempt at 1:33.66. Reese Pimentel lowered their 4x4x4 Cube personal best to 49.26, a 22.4 percent improvement, alongside a first Megaminx solve of 1:57.37. First-time WCA competition participant Ryan Pak Yin Choi completed four events on debut, logging a best finish of 35th place in the 4x4x4 Cube and logging initial times of 4.72 in the 2x2x2 Cube, 12.89 in the 3x3x3 Cube, and 2:22.78 on the Megaminx.

In the Megaminx division, Ethan Rusnak secured a well-deserved victory over 33 competitors, averaging 53.78 across two rounds with a sharp single of 45.27. Berčič followed in second place with a 55.93 average, while Isaac Davies claimed third place on the podium with an average of 1:00.82. The dodecahedral puzzle requires prolonged concentration and extensive colour recognition, and Rusnak demonstrated remarkable steadiness from start to finish to take the crown.

The high-speed 2x2x2 Cube event brought pure dexterity to the stage across two rapid rounds featuring 65 entrants. Thailand's Thamawit Tangtanawat clinched the title with an exceptional winning average of 2.16 and a best single of 1.73, holding off Canada's Kevin Lê, who finished second with a 2.88 average. Rusnak rounded out the top three by capturing third place with a 2.92 average, adding another podium to Canada's overall tally of ten across all events.

By the conclusion of Coquitlam Crunch 2025, the balance of results reflected the core essence of speed cubing excellence. With Slovenia claiming four podium positions and Thailand taking one alongside host Canada, the day at Walton Elementary School showed that victory belongs to those who eliminate mistakes. As the 2025 season continues across the region, the high standard of steady, composed execution established in Coquitlam sets a formidable benchmark for every competitor preparing for their next test.