Cubing in Terredise 2025

Inside the Student Recreation Center Multi-Activity Court (MAC), the steady rhythm of turning puzzles and the hum of conversations filled the spacious venue floor. Competitors gathered in clusters across the side tables, sharing tips between heats, swapping hardware, and reconnecting with familiar faces. The energy was defined by shared enthusiasm as 64 speedcubers assembled in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA on August 23, 2025, turning a demanding roster of events into a lively gathering of puzzle enthusiasts from across the region.

The one-day WCA competition brought together a packed schedule spanning 5 events and 11 rounds of action. For many, the day was as much about cheering on friends and trying secondary formats as it was about hunting the podium. Side events like the dodecahedral Megaminx and the tactically challenging 3x3x3 One-Handed kept solve stations continuously humming, illustrating the breadth of modern speedcubing disciplines beyond standard two-handed solving.

Leading the charge across multiple categories, Luke Garrett delivered an exceptional display throughout the tournament. In the classic 3x3x3 Cube, Garrett secured top honours with a winning average of 6.12 seconds, boosted by a tournament-best single of 5.07 seconds across three rounds of play. Max Walaszek took the runner-up position with a 7.89 average, while Carson Clark earned third place on the podium with an 8.64 average, anchoring the main 3x3 results of the day.

Garrett extended his dominance into other disciplines, claiming first place in both the 4x4x4 Cube and 3x3x3 One-Handed. On the 4x4x4 Cube, Garrett topped the podium with a 26.50 average and a 23.85 single, finishing ahead of Walaszek, who placed second with 30.81, and Thamaneeswar Sathesh Kumar, who took third with 32.95. In the 3x3x3 One-Handed contest, Garrett captured victory with a 10.40 average, followed once again by Walaszek in second at 15.46 and Sebastian Carrillo in third with 15.80.

The 2x2x2 Cube and Megaminx events featured spectacular finishes of their own. Sujan Feist demonstrated blistering speed on the 2x2x2 Cube, securing the championship title with a winning average of 1.17 seconds, including a sub-second single of 0.77. Kumar grabbed second place with 1.85, and Garrett rounded out the podium with 2.05. Meanwhile, the Megaminx was claimed by Lucy Grace Bryson, who posted a winning average of 40.17 and a sharp 36.05 single, finishing ahead of Garrett in second at 42.45 and Clark in third at 45.81.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, the heart of Cubing in Terredise 2025 lived in the remarkable individual milestones reached across the arena. Cade Johnson took on 4 events and achieved a 44.1 percent drop in his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best with a time of 23.52, while also posting a first ever attempt at the 2x2x2 Cube with 4.75, a first ever attempt at the 4x4x4 Cube with 1:20.33, and earning a 16th-place finish in one-handed play. Roman DeLong tackled 5 events, shaving 38.1 percent off his one-handed best to hit 36.27 and registering his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube at 3.80. Landon Donovan achieved a 37.4 percent improvement in the 3x3x3 Cube to log 34.03 alongside his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube at 8.55, and Ryker Armstrong improved his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 28.7 percent to 6.23 while making a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:18.72.

Several competitors also embraced entirely new challenges or made their official speed cubing debuts. First-timer Siyi Li entered 5 events, logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 3.82, a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed of 49.82, and a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:12.36, earning a 16th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube. Fellow debutant George Haws contested 3 events, recording a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube in 15.77 and a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 54.22. Gregary Kimbrell took on 5 events, logging his first ever attempt at Megaminx in 1:44.42, while Weston Cuba also entered 5 events, posting a first ever attempt at Megaminx of 2:55.14 and a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:53.50.

The collective effort saw podium places split between competitors representing the USA with 13 awards and India with 2. By the time the final awards were distributed, the spirit of camaraderie had defined every stage of the meeting. From newcomers tackling the standard Rubik's Cube to seasoned veterans trading lightning-fast turns, the gathering proved to be a vibrant celebration of the sport as participants packed away their gear and looked forward to the next season of competition.

With strong personal records, diverse puzzle formats, and an inviting community floor, the event concluded as a resounding success for Indiana speedcubing. As tables cleared and final times were entered, the shared accomplishments across every heat ensured that Cubing in Terredise 2025 left lasting memories for everyone involved.