Eugene Cubing 2023

Eighteen podium places across six distinct disciplines were up for grabs, and every single top-three finish went directly to competitors representing the United States. Held on July 8, 2023, Eugene Cubing 2023 transformed Kelly Middle School in Eugene, Oregon, USA into a bustling arena of swift turns and focused solves. The single-day speedcubing tournament drew 92 competitors who contested 11 rounds of high-intensity play, creating an electric atmosphere as domestic solvers captured every medal position available on the schedule.

The marquee 3x3x3 Cube event drew the full roster of 92 competitors across three rounds of play. Asher Kim-Magierek delivered an extraordinary performance to secure the premier title, setting the tone for the entire tournament. His winning average of 6.93 seconds and a best single of 6.78 seconds placed him at the top of the 3x3 results. William Greninger took the second spot on the podium with an 8.21 average, while Wade Hawkins claimed third place with an average of 8.63.

Asher Kim-Magierek was far from finished with his winning ways after the main event. In the 2x2x2 Cube competition, which featured 75 competitors over two rounds, he captured another first-place finish with a 2.17 winning average and a single of 1.26 seconds. Hudson Allen Moore followed closely behind in second place with an average of 2.41, while Nathanael Morgan rounded out the all-American podium in third place with a 2.72 average.

The 4x4x4 Cube contest brought 50 competitors to the tables in a single decisive round where William Greninger emerged victorious. Greninger recorded a winning average of 28.85 seconds along with the round's best single of 26.60 seconds. Asher Kim-Magierek continued his stellar multi-event campaign by securing the runner-up position with a 29.30 average, while Ezra Fish earned third place on the podium with a 36.46 average in the big cube event.

One-handed solving added another layer of technical skill to the weekend as 46 competitors battled through two rounds of the 3x3x3 One-Handed event. Wade Hawkins rose to the occasion, taking first place with an impressive winning average of 11.90 seconds and a best single solve of 10.84 seconds. Nathanael Morgan took the second-place spot with an average of 12.41, and Asher Kim-Magierek collected another podium finish by taking third place with a 12.88 average.

Mechanical variation took center stage in the remaining disciplines, featuring Clock and Pyraminx. In Clock, Nathanael Morgan claimed the top spot among 35 competitors with a 9.30 winning average and a best single of 7.48. William Greninger followed in second at 9.52, while Lexi Tyrrell placed third at 9.59. The Pyraminx event saw Tripp Peters take the title across 65 entrants over two rounds, putting up a winning average of 3.86 seconds. Asher Kim-Magierek earned second place with a 4.33 average, and Hudson Allen Moore secured third with 4.73.

Away from the top steps of the podium, numerous competitors delivered massive breakthroughs across the board. Cameron Glover took on six events and dropped his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 2.04 seconds, which was 63.2 percent faster than his prior mark, while also setting a new 3x3x3 Cube best of 11.98 seconds and making a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 35.59 seconds. Noah Duffin cut his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 45.5 percent down to 11.66 seconds and logged a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed of 28.08 seconds. Andrew Martin improved his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 40.1 percent to 31.12 seconds and made a first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 13.33 seconds. Kevin Chang entered five events, recording an 11th-place finish in Pyraminx with a first ever attempt of 4.46 seconds alongside a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:19.83.

The spirit of expanding into new events continued through several other dedicated solvers throughout the afternoon. Nathanial James Laughton took on six events and posted a 24th-place best finish in Clock with a first ever attempt of 17.12 seconds. Echo Kelber also contested six events, finishing 12th in Clock while logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 2.77 seconds. Adyan Omair Islam attended their first WCA competition, competing in five events with a top finish of 46th in 4x4x4 Cube and a first ever attempt of 2:37.72. Anil Remedios likewise debuted at their first WCA competition, tackling five disciplines with a best finish of 44th in 4x4x4 Cube.

The depth of talent and dedication across every round highlighted the growing strength of the regional Rubik's Cube community. From newcomers discovering the thrill of a cubing competition to seasoned speed cubing competitors pushing their limits, the single-day gathering provided continuous excitement across multiple puzzle formats. Eugene Cubing 2023 concluded as a masterclass in domestic consistency, setting a high benchmark for future tournaments across the region.