Manchester Pyraminx Day 2024

Caleb Wolf Dunn claimed a commanding double victory in Manchester, sealing titles in both Pyraminx and Clock during a thrilling showcase of domestic speedcubing. Held at the Wythenshawe Forum on November 30, 2024, the one-day gathering drew 30 competitors to battle across 4 distinct events and 12 total rounds. While traditional Rubik's Cube categories and standard 3x3 results took a back seat to specialist puzzles, the regional contests proved exceptionally sharp as contenders from across the country pushed each other to new limits.

The premier showdown at Manchester Pyraminx Day 2024 took place in its namesake event, where Dunn delivered an emphatic winning average of 2.45 across three rounds of Pyraminx action. Edward Burgess applied relentless pressure with an average of 2.52 to take second place, while Joel Keenan rounded out the podium in third with an average of 3.03. Dunn also logged the fastest single of the 28-player field at 1.76 seconds, demonstrating absolute precision in a discipline decided by fractions of a second.

Dunn carried that winning momentum directly into Clock, securing his second championship of the day with a 3.84 average. The 26-competitor bracket developed into a high-stakes duel, with Danny Morgan locking down second place on a 4.60 average and Cham J. Chambers capturing third with 5.42. Dunn capped his dominant run in the event by producing the best single time of the competition at 2.67 seconds, completing an unmatched individual haul across the weekend.

The specialized challenges of Square-1 created another intense regional contest, where Isaac Corker stood clear of the 26-person pack with a winning average of 7.01. Corker posted the single best time of 4.91 seconds to establish control over the final round. Luke Burns secured the silver position with an average of 10.11, narrowly fending off Ryan Eckersley who posted an average of 10.52 to claim the bronze podium spot for the United Kingdom.

In the complex 12-sided Megaminx event, Sean Moran outpaced 23 rivals to take the top prize with a 30.99 winning average. Moran set the standard early with a best single solve of 28.08 seconds. Katie Moughan took second place with a steady 38.79 average, while Chambers earned another podium finish of the day by securing third place on a 43.59 average, completing a clean sweep of 12 podium spots across all events for British competitors.

Behind the headline title battles at Manchester Pyraminx Day 2024, a wave of breakthrough performances defined the wider cubing competition. Isaac Winster took on 4 events, recording a first ever attempt at Clock with 30.61 alongside a massive Square-1 personal best of 28.37 that cut 66.5 percent off his prior mark, plus a 19.9 percent Pyraminx improvement to 6.85. Harley Taylor tackled 3 events, logging first official attempts in Pyraminx at 8.42, Clock at 13.05, and Square-1 at 52.27. Richard Mang made his first attempt at Square-1 with 50.69, while slashing his Megaminx personal best by 36.7 percent to 1:20.08 and his Clock best by 35.5 percent to 5.16.

The progress continued across the venue as Robert Morris posted a first Megaminx result of 1:07.64, improved his Clock best by 30 percent to 12.16, and reduced his Square-1 mark by 25.7 percent to 18.14. Jo Gabel McEvoy delivered a major Square-1 breakthrough, recording a personal best of 23.76 that was 61.1 percent faster than their prior best. Callum Inglis entered 4 events, notching an 8th-place finish in Clock, a first Megaminx time of 2:11.60, a Clock personal best of 5.61 that was 38.1 percent faster, and a Square-1 personal best of 14.18. Ioan-David Piciorlung logged a first Square-1 attempt of 24.90 while bettering his Pyraminx mark by 24.2 percent to 6.24, and Adam de Fonseka registered first attempts in Pyraminx at 9.82 and Clock at 35.65.

The day concluded with high competitive energy across the floor at Wythenshawe Forum in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. From hard-fought podium finishes to dozens of individual personal records, the gathering highlighted the vibrant depth of the domestic speed cubing scene. With champions crowned and newcomers establishing strong foundations, this memorable WCA competition set a high benchmark for the region heading toward the upcoming tournament season.