Crewe May 2026

Inside the grounds of Crewe Alexandra Football Club, stacks of timers sat ready alongside rows of judging mats as the late spring schedule reached a critical juncture. As the competitive calendar turned toward the summer stretch, Crewe May 2026 offered contenders a crucial late-May platform to test their training and refine form. Seventy-four solvers gathered in Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom on May 30 and 31, bringing intense energy across 10 distinct events and 20 total rounds of action in this major 2026 gathering.

The premier showcase of any cubing competition remains the standard 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube, and the final round in Cheshire lived up to high expectations. Caleb Wolf Dunn produced a composed masterclass, securing the top spot with a winning average of 6.55 seconds while delivering the fastest single of the weekend at 5.38 seconds across three fiercely contested rounds. Danny Morgan pushed the pace with a 6.95 average to take second place, closely followed by Monty Fox in third with a 6.98 mark, wrapping up an electrifying set of 3x3 results.

Dunn carried that winning momentum directly into Pyraminx, where he captured his second gold of the tournament with an impressive 1.91 winning average and a single of 1.50 across three rounds. Benjamin Espinosa claimed the runner-up spot with a 3.17 average, and Danny Morgan stepped onto the podium again in third place with 3.23. The victory reinforced Dunn as a formidable presence at this stage of the competitive season, showing exceptional speed and consistency on the tetrahedral puzzle.

Monty Fox took control of the mid-sized puzzles and mechanical events, claiming two titles over the weekend. Fox earned victory in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 27.11 average, holding off Dunn, who took second at 27.24, and Harvie Partridge in third at 27.75. In the Clock event, Fox struck gold once more by averaging 2.95 seconds with a sharp 2.53 single, while Dunn captured second with a 3.01 average and Espinosa rounded out the top three with 3.64. The diverse challenges showcased the depth of technique required in elite speedcubing.

Danny Morgan demonstrated remarkable stamina across the big cubes, claiming two first-place finishes of his own. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Morgan secured the win with a 43.80 average, ahead of Dunn at 49.23 and Fox at 53.50. Morgan doubled his gold tally in the 7x7x7 Cube, posting a 2:08.88 average alongside a 2:04.74 single, with Dunn taking second place at 2:33.86 and Partridge taking third at 2:40.12. The heavy slate of longer puzzles tested endurance throughout the weekend.

Across the remaining schedule, specialized solvers took their opportunities to shine at Crewe May 2026. Joseph Briggs took the 3x3x3 One-Handed crown with an 11.35 average, edging out Dunn at 11.47 and Fox at 11.73. Matt Stephenson dominated both Skewb and Square-1, winning Skewb in 3.00 seconds and Square-1 in 9.06 seconds. Katie Moughan claimed the Megaminx title with a 37.12 average, while Ryan Bjarnram of Mauritius delivered international flair by setting a Mauritian national record single of 2.94 and a national record average of 4.91 in Skewb.

Away from the top of the podiums, the floor was filled with breakthrough moments and major personal milestones that defined the character of the tournament. Isobel Morton took on an exhaustive slate of 10 events, logging a first ever attempt at 7x7x7 Cube in 5:40.30, a first 4x4x4 Cube attempt of 46.68, a 9th-place finish in Square-1, and a Pyraminx personal best of 4.77 that was 39.8 percent faster than before. Isaac Winster tackled 10 events as well, chopping his Skewb mark by 45.2 percent to 3.75, dropping his 4x4x4 time by 24.2 percent to 45.96, and improving his 3x3x3 mark by 23.8 percent to 10.35.

Other competitors delivered equally impressive gains on the official timers. David Jackson made a massive leap in Skewb, setting a personal best of 4.30 that eclipsed his prior mark by 52 percent, while recording new bests in 5x5x5 and 4x4x4 across six events. Luca Musurceanu entered seven events, posting a first Pyraminx attempt of 2.83 for a 7th-place finish and slashing 44.2 percent off his Clock best to hit 20.92. Charles Hardwick made first-ever attempts in Clock at 25.20, 4x4x4 Cube at 1:44.99, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 46.69 across six events.

The weekend also welcomed fresh talent stepping up for their very first WCA competition appearances. Josh Collinson made an official debut across four events, logging first attempts of 29.80 in the 3x3x3 Cube, 1:40.09 in 4x4x4, and 12.33 in Pyraminx. Toby Kiddell also entered the competitive arena for the first time, taking on four events highlighted by a first Megaminx mark of 3:12.89, a 5x5x5 Cube result of 3:49.39, and a Pyraminx time of 16.02. Finley Asprey completed the quartet of events on debut with times of 33.29 in 3x3x3, 7.75 in Pyraminx, and 19.08 in Skewb.

As the final timers were packed away, Crewe May 2026 proved to be an essential fixture in the seasonal calendar, setting high standards for the competitive months ahead. With intense drama across multiple rounds, broad international participation, and remarkable personal growth throughout the field, this speed cubing showcase in Cheshire confirmed the strength and momentum of the community heading deeper into the year.