Hurry Up Halswell 2025

Twenty competitors gathered at the Haswell Community Centre on May 31, 2025, setting the stage for a concentrated day of high-stakes puzzle solving. Across twelve rounds of action in Christchurch, New Zealand, the one-day speedcubing gathering showcased five disciplines ranging from classic twisty puzzles to mechanical novelties. With podium places up for grabs across every event, New Zealand competitors locked down all 15 top-three finishes, turning Hurry Up Halswell 2025 into a definitive showcase of domestic talent.

At the heart of the day was Jasper Murray, who controlled proceedings across a wide spread of events. Murray secured two gold medals and two silver medals, highlighting his consistency across varied disciplines. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Murray paced the 14-competitor field through two rounds of competition. He delivered a winning single of 26.64 seconds and closed out the event with a dominant winning average of 28.90, leading runner-up Dwyane Ramos and third-place finisher Jordan Harvey.

Murray repeated his winning form in the Pyraminx, outpacing 19 competitors over two competitive rounds. He captured the top step of the podium with a winning average of 1.79 seconds after posting a lightning-fast best single of 1.54. Connor Johnson followed closely in second place with a 2.03 average, while Cooper Jones rounded out the top three with an average of 2.95 seconds. The decisive Pyraminx performance further cemented Murray as the dominant force of the day.

The 3x3x3 Cube, the premier discipline of any Rubik's Cube gathering, brought intense head-to-head racing to the final round. Dwyane Ramos claimed the title with a tournament-winning average of 7.46 seconds, supported by the event's fastest single solve of 6.58 seconds. Murray took second place in the 3x3 results with a 7.58 average, while Connor Johnson completed the podium in third with an 8.29 average across the three rounds of play.

Connor Johnson secured his own double victory on the day, prevailing in both the 2x2x2 Cube and Clock. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Johnson topped 20 entrants across three rounds, recording a blistering 0.83 single on his way to a 1.42 winning average. Murray claimed silver with a 2.02 average, while Ryan Lau finished third at 2.38. Johnson struck gold again in the Clock event, producing a winning average of 5.48 seconds and a best single of 4.91 to edge out Elvis Chung and Ryan Lau.

Beyond the championship podiums, several competitors logged remarkable milestones throughout the weekend. River He improved significantly in the 2x2x2 Cube with a personal best of 6.02 seconds, cutting their previous mark by 53.9 percent, while also dropping their Pyraminx best by 11.6 percent to 14.94. Baris Bai tackled four events, making first-ever career attempts in Pyraminx with an 8.74 single and Clock with a 14.10, while also lowering their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 36 percent to 6.82 seconds.

The progress continued across the scorecards as Ollie Kimber shaved 31.2 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube mark with a 2.12 personal best, alongside a sixth-place finish in Clock. Sebastian James lowered their Clock personal best by 28.7 percent to 15.99 seconds, also setting personal bests in Pyraminx at 7.22 and 3x3x3 Cube at 15.50. Joey Connor improved their 4x4x4 Cube best by 3.9 percent down to 35.94 seconds, while Sebastian Kimber trimmed their 3x3x3 Cube best by 5.8 percent to 9.71. First-time WCA competition entrant Arlo Collins debuted with a 5.61 in 2x2x2 Cube, a 17.21 in 3x3x3 Cube, and a 9.09 in Pyraminx. Fellow newcomer Cooper Bristowe completed his first official solves with a 12.48 in 2x2x2 Cube and 32.53 in 3x3x3 Cube.

The event provided an energetic showcase of regional speed cubing skill, bringing together seasoned veterans and fresh faces in equal measure. Across all 12 rounds, the athletes pushed their limits in Christchurch, leaving their mark on the local competitive scene. Hurry Up Halswell 2025 concluded as an efficient, highly contested cubing competition that rewarded both veteran consistency and new personal milestones.