Madrid Cundinamarca 2023

A razor-thin margin of one hundredth of a second decided the 2x2x2 Cube final at Centro Comercial Casablanca, setting the tone for an intense single day of action on June 24, 2023. While Michael Andres Castillo Lemus captured that title with a 3.82 winning average to edge out Lorenzo Gonzalez at 3.83, the broader story of Madrid Cundinamarca 2023 belonged to the sheer breadth of personal milestones across the tournament floor. In total, 59 competitors gathered in Madrid, Cundinamarca, Colombia to contest 12 rounds of head-to-head solving across four distinct events, bringing a vibrant atmosphere to the venue.

For many in attendance, stepping up to the judging table marked their first experience in an official WCA competition setting. The speed cubing community in the region turned out in force, filling the roster with competitors ready to test their practice against the official timer. Across the hall, solvers balanced the pressure of timed rounds with the technical demands of rotating between different puzzles. The single-day schedule moved briskly through three rounds per event, giving newcomers and seasoned hands alike repeated chances to post official marks.

The spotlight on personal progress shone brightly among competitors recording massive leaps forward in their official times. Andres Carmona Paez tackled two events during the weekend, registering a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 13.68 and dropping his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 41.70, which was 31.7 percent faster than his previous mark. León Ramírez González entered three disciplines, recording a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube at 9.20, a first ever attempt at Pyraminx at 17.50, and a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 30.70 that trimmed 29.1 percent from his old record. Juan Jose Martínez Parra registered a first ever attempt at Skewb with a 12.91 single, set a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 5.71, and improved his 3x3x3 Cube time by 28.4 percent to 20.46. Carlos David Montaña Lozano took on all four events, posting a first ever attempt at Skewb with a 7.03, a first ever attempt at Pyraminx at 39.67, and a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 13.78, cutting 26.6 percent off his prior benchmark.

That drive continued through several other key performances across the scorecards. Daniel Camilo Lizcano Morales entered four events, earned a best finish of 12th in the 3x3x3 Cube, produced a first ever attempt at Skewb of 19.03, and improved his 3x3x3 personal best by 16.9 percent to 12.49. Jeshua Emmanuel Avendaño took on four events, completing a first ever attempt at Skewb at 27.94 while lowering his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 11 percent to 22.92 and his Pyraminx personal best by 9.3 percent to 10.00. Ricardo Andrés Moreno Ríos competed in two events, logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 5.76 and a 3x3x3 personal best of 16.68, an improvement of 10.8 percent. Ismael Enrique Afanador Ortega rounded out the achievements by logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 4.00 alongside a 3x3x3 personal best of 13.69, which was 9.6 percent faster than before.

When the attention shifted to the classic Rubik's Cube, the 3x3 results delivered top-tier speed across all three rounds. Lorenzo Gonzalez asserted his command over the 59-player field, recording a winning average of 8.93 and the event best single of 8.21 to take the top step on the podium. David Rendón Martínez secured second place with an average of 9.29, just barely holding off Manuel Popayán, who claimed third place with a 9.30 average. The sweep of the podium spots by Colombian solvers reflected the sharp competition at the upper end of the main event.

The 2x2x2 Cube brought some of the tightest margins of the entire cubing competition, drawing 49 competitors into the preliminary heats. Castillo Lemus took the gold with his 3.82 mark, having also logged the best single solve of the event at 2.48. Gonzalez added silver to his collection just behind at 3.83, while Ramses Amaya claimed the third podium spot with a 4.35 average. The quick rotations and explosive solves made each attempt decisive throughout the final round.

In the Pyraminx, Ramses Amaya climbed to the top of the podium with an authoritative performance among 30 competitors. Amaya posted a winning average of 4.50 and the lowest single of the event at 3.33 to lock down first place. Dennis Rosero finished in second place with a 6.02 average, followed closely by Klaus Ramos in third with a 6.31 mark. The triangular puzzle tested mechanical agility across three complete rounds of tournament play.

The Skewb bracket concluded the roster of events with David Rendón Martínez earning his second podium of the meet, this time claiming gold. Rendón Martínez led the 23-competitor field with a 3.03 winning average and the best single solve at 2.74. Diego Alejandro Camelo López took the runner-up position with a 4.11 average, while Juan David Martinez Riveros rounded out the podium in third place with a mark of 5.68.

By the conclusion of Madrid Cundinamarca 2023, all 12 podium positions across the four disciplines were secured by Colombian competitors. Beyond the hardware, the gathering highlighted the continuous entry of new talent into competitive speedcubing. As competitors departed the Centro Comercial Casablanca venue, the mix of tight finals and breakthrough personal bests provided a solid foundation for the community looking toward future events.

Un margen de apenas una centesima de segundo decidio la corona del cubo de 2x2x2 en un desenlace electrizante que marco el ritmo de Madrid Cundinamarca 2023. En el Centro Comercial Casablanca, Michael Andres Castillo Lemus aseguro el titulo con un promedio de 3.82 frente al 3.83 de Lorenzo Gonzalez, en una definicion donde cada decima sobre la mesa representaba el campeonato. Ese desenlace cerro una jornada de alta intensidad competitiva en Madrid, Cundinamarca, Colombia, donde el 24 de junio de 2023 se congregaron 59 competidores para disputar un total de 12 rondas oficiales a lo largo de cuatro modalidades.

El certamen, una destacada competicion de cubo de Rubik avalada como WCA competition en el calendario nacional, puso a prueba la regularidad de los participantes a lo largo de tres fases eliminatorias por prueba. En el evento principal de cubo de 3x3x3, Lorenzo Gonzalez conquisto la victoria con un promedio de 8.93 y registro ademas el mejor tiempo individual con 8.21. David Rendon Martinez consiguio el segundo lugar con 9.29, mientras que Manuel Popayan completo el podio al registrar 9.30 en una final sumamente pareja.

La categoria de Skewb tuvo como maximo protagonista a David Rendon Martinez, quien domino las tres rondas y se adjudico el primer puesto con un promedio ganador de 3.03, respaldado por un registro individual de 2.74. Diego Alejandro Camelo Lopez alcanzo la segunda posicion con una marca de 4.11 y Juan David Martinez Riveros se subio al tercer escalon del podio con un promedio de 5.68, completando una actuacion impecable en una de las pruebas de mayor precision mecanica de la jornada.

En Pyraminx, Ramses Amaya mostro una velocidad sobresaliente para adjudicarse el campeonato con un promedio de 4.50 y el mejor tiempo individual de 3.33. La segunda casilla correspondio a Dennis Rosero con un registro de 6.02, mientras que Klaus Ramos aseguro el tercer puesto con 6.31. Esta prueba tetraedrica cerro el cuadro de modalidades rapidas dentro del encuentro deportivo, confirmando el dominio absoluto de la delegacion local que aseguro las 12 posiciones de podio disponibles.

Mas alla de las posiciones finales, la actividad de speedcubing en Madrid Cundinamarca 2023 dejo progresos notables que la tabla general no refleja a primera vista. Santiago Castro Gomez enfrento cuatro pruebas, logrando el quinto lugar en Pyraminx, su primer intento oficial en Skewb con 14.22, una marca personal en 3x3x3 de 20.31 al mejorar 19.3 por ciento y un 3.79 en Pyraminx que supero en 13.1 por ciento su marca previa. Sebastian David Ibague Penagos rebajo 16.6 por ciento su registro en 3x3x3 hasta 18.32 y mejoro 6.4 por ciento en 2x2x2 con 7.72. Samuel Giraldo Alcala mejoro 16.5 por ciento su tiempo en 3x3x3 con 24.25, mientras que Samuel Fernando Garzon Toro disputo cuatro eventos, firmo un octavo lugar en 2x2x2 y mejoro 4.2 por ciento su registro en 3x3x3 con 12.90.

El certamen tambien significo el estreno absoluto en los torneos oficiales para varios talentos en desarrollo. Matias Beltran Sanchez vivio su primera participacion completando tres pruebas con 13.56 en 2x2x2, 15.34 en Pyraminx y 32.80 en 3x3x3. Felipe Lopez Fajardo inicio su trayectoria competitiva participando en tres modalidades con 10.10 en Pyraminx, 18.45 en 2x2x2 y 44.06 en 3x3x3. Por su parte, Tomas Serrano Acosta debutio en tres eventos marcando 12.81 en Pyraminx, 17.27 en 2x2x2 y 54.36 en 3x3x3, mientras que Andres Mauricio Garzon Sanchez compitio por vez primera dejando tiempos de 7.62 en Pyraminx, 13.25 en 2x2x2 y 27.22 en el cubo principal.

El torneo registro una extensa lista de marcas en cubo de 2x2x2 en distintas fases. David Stiven Benitez Guerra consiguio 3.46 en single y 4.54 en promedio, Eduard Esteban Garcia Dominguez registro 2.86 y 6.91, Daniel Camilo Lizcano Morales anoto 4.77 y 6.36, Ricardo Hurtado Torres marco 4.98 y 6.25, y Jose David Castiblanco Marin logro 3.67 y 6.25. Asimismo, Heder Andres Avila Gonzalez cronometro 6.26 y 9.38, Martin Ayala Ocho marco 12.98 y 16.16, Alejandro Acosta Barbour firmo 9.96 y 18.93, Matias Beltran Sanchez dejo 13.56 y 20.39, y Santiago Vargas Gomez concreto 4.17 y 6.67.

El cierre de Madrid Cundinamarca 2023 en el Centro Comercial Casablanca consolido un balance tecnico formidable para los atletas de Colombia. La combinacion de finales resueltas al limite del cronometro, el amplio volumen de competidores y el surgimiento de nuevos nombres en las cuatro modalidades deja una base solida para los siguientes desafios de la temporada en la region.