Longmont Open 2025

Ninety-one competitors took their seats across eleven rounds of action on April 19, 2025, bringing the energy of competitive speedcubing to Altona Middle School. Longmont Open 2025 gave solvers from across the region an arena to test their training and refine their techniques. Across seven official disciplines, the single-day gathering in Longmont, Colorado, USA offered a comprehensive showcase of modern puzzle solving. From quick turning sprints to demanding big cube rounds, the roster showed remarkable depth, delivering sharp executions throughout every stage of the weekend.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube contest, featuring a massive bracket of 88 competitors across three rounds, concluded with Kaemon Vita asserting absolute control at the final table. Vita captured the title with a tournament-winning average of 8.51 seconds, bolstered by a best single solve of 6.99 seconds. The 3x3 results saw Evan Wilson secure the second spot on the podium with a 9.12 average, while Miles Walcott claimed third with a mark of 9.55. For fans following the classic Rubik's Cube events, the top tier showcased veteran composure under tournament conditions.

Kaemon Vita extended that fine form directly into the larger puzzles, securing a second victory in the 5x5x5 Cube. Vita claimed top honors with a winning average of 1:08.56 and a best single time of 1:04.32, holding off Oliver Michael Sitja Sichel, who posted a runner-up average of 1:09.51. Miles Walcott completed the podium with a 1:10.66 average. The 4x4x4 Cube contest saw Oliver Michael Sitja Sichel take the top step with an average of 33.38 seconds, finishing ahead of David Brady at 34.33 and Vita at 35.68.

The shorter formats delivered blistering turn speeds, with Jude Doland seizing first place in the 2x2x2 Cube with a winning average of 1.60 seconds. Noah Gorski followed in second place with an average of 1.97, and Noah Wakefield took third at 2.67. Doland matched rapid execution with tactical consistency across two competitive rounds in the event. Meanwhile, the Pyraminx event featured 69 competitors battling through two rounds, where Kian Cline took the victory with a 2.85 average, finishing clear of William Mitchell at 3.23 and David Brady at 3.60.

Alternate disciplines tested endurance and memory, beginning with the 12-sided Megaminx. Evan Wilson topped the 32-competitor field with an average of 44.86 seconds, alongside a best single solve of 39.87 seconds, while David Brady and Jude Doland rounded out the podium at 54.08 and 1:02.13 respectively. In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded discipline, solving without sight demanded total recall, and Luke Meszar navigated the challenge to win with a best single of 32.81 seconds. Jason Hammerman finished second with a single of 50.21, and Doland took third with 1:36.90.

Beyond the championship podiums, Longmont Open 2025 proved to be an exceptional platform for breakthrough individual milestones. Jonathan Martin delivered an extraordinary cut in the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a personal best of 6.74 seconds, which was 64.3 percent faster than his prior mark of 18.89. Finn Adaska showed similar sharp progress, recording a 5.65 solve in the 2x2x2 Cube to best his previous mark by 55.1 percent while also taking on first attempts in the 5x5x5 Cube at 3:36.33 and Megaminx at 3:38.27. Luke Fitzsimons improved his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 43.81 seconds, a 40.8 percent drop, and logged a first Pyraminx solve of 18.70.

Other competitors expanded their repertoires across multiple events during the cubing competition. Parker Humphreys trimmed his 3x3x3 Cube best by 35.7 percent down to 25.98 seconds, while Craig Kapfer took on five events, registering first attempts in the 4x4x4 Cube at 1:56.76, Pyraminx at 12.81, and Megaminx at 3:34.68. Joey Daniel tackled five disciplines, recording a first 2x2x2 Cube solve of 3.64 seconds and a 13th-place finish in 3x3x3 Blindfolded. Evan Rothring navigated his first career WCA competition across four events, including a 25.89 single on the 3x3x3 Cube, while Draven Ray Vigil completed four events at his debut, highlighted by a 31st-place finish in 5x5x5 Cube.

The single-day meet highlighted how dedicated practice translates into high-pressure consistency across every puzzle category. From the precise memorization of the blindfolded solves to the frantic pace of the smaller puzzles, Longmont Open 2025 provided a complete picture of the current state of speed cubing. As the 2025 calendar moves forward, the benchmarks established at Altona Middle School will serve as vital stepping stones for veterans and emerging talents alike heading into the next rounds of competition.