Mundaring Mixup 2024

Stopping the timer at an average of 8.11 seconds to secure the classic 3x3x3 Cube title, Jonathan Charlesworth delivered the definitive performance of the weekend in Western Australia. The decisive victory anchored a dominant individual campaign that set the tone across the entire schedule. Taking place on June 23, 2024, at the historic Mundaring Hall, Mundaring Mixup 2024 gathered 37 competitors across 6 events and 13 rounds of fast-paced action. From standard three-layered cubes to complex dodecahedrons, the single-day gathering produced intense matchups and high-level solving from the region's dedicated speedcubing community.

Jonathan Charlesworth reinforced his authority by securing two premier gold medals, pairing his classic cube victory with a crushing performance in Megaminx. Solving through the intricate twelve-sided puzzle, he recorded a winning average of 43.49 seconds along with a sharp 39.32 best single, finishing well ahead of runner-up Joshua Hounslow who posted 57.45 and third-place Regan Roberts at 57.66. Not content with only two titles, Charlesworth mounted podium challenges across the schedule, capturing second place in Skewb with a 4.01 average and claiming third place in Pyraminx with 4.18, proving to be the standout competitor of the meet.

The 3x3 results drew considerable attention as 34 contenders battled through three demanding elimination rounds. Behind Charlesworth's winning 8.11 mark, which included a single solve of 7.28 seconds, the podium race tightened considerably. Lachlan Stephens claimed the silver medal with a solid 8.61 average, holding off a sharp challenge from Tyler Williams, who took bronze with an average of 8.71. The three-phase event demanded exceptional consistency on the Rubik's Cube, giving the Mundaring, Western Australia, Australia crowd a thrilling showcase of elite composure under pressure.

Lachlan Stephens found his own golden breakthrough in the 2x2x2 Cube, topping a massive 31-competitor field across three rounds of lightning solves. Stephens captured top honors with a blistering final average of 2.40 seconds, backed by a quick 1.80 single. Amy Smith earned second place on the podium with an average of 2.63 seconds, while Jay Calter rounded out the medals with 2.81 in third. The compact puzzle brought fierce pacing to the tables, demanding instant recognition and flawless execution on every single turn.

Beyond the main podium races, several participants celebrated outstanding personal milestones away from the spotlight. Keanu Verrall produced massive time reductions across multiple disciplines, lowering their 2x2x2 personal best to 5.29 seconds to finish 65.5 percent faster than their previous mark, alongside a 12.40 in Pyraminx that was 35.5 percent faster and a 25.96 in 3x3x3 that improved by 27 percent. Nathan Maloney enjoyed an exceptional surge in Clock, logging a personal best of 21.02 seconds that was 66.4 percent faster than before, while Lachlan Manson took on six events, making a first ever attempt in Megaminx with 4:20.04 and cutting 41.8 percent off their Clock best down to 32.55.

The energy among developing solvers continued with Arya Bhatelia, who entered five events and recorded a 20.78 in Clock, shaving 36.3 percent off their previous best time. Prince Teo took on two disciplines, cutting their 2x2x2 mark by 37.6 percent down to 2.32 seconds and securing a best finish of 9th place in 3x3x3 with a 9.78 personal best. Eva Xu tackled five events, completing a first ever attempt in Clock with 25.81, Megaminx with 4:15.38, and Skewb with 10.43. Barath Thandapani posted a debut Megaminx result of 3:35.34 while entering six events, and newcomer Ethan Annane stepped onto the stage for a first career WCA competition, logging initial marks of 5.72 in 2x2x2, 9.51 in Pyraminx, and 19.22 in 3x3x3.

In other tournament disciplines, Amy Smith showcased masterful precision to claim the Clock championship across two rounds. Smith secured first place with an average of 5.46 seconds and a fast 3.82 single, besting Tyler Williams who finished second at 5.89, while Jaxon Foster took third place with 6.77. The victory added to an impressive multi-event haul for Smith, who had already earned podium finishes in both 2x2x2 and Skewb, confirming her status among the most versatile competitors in attendance.

The remaining rotation saw Tyler Williams take the Skewb crown with a 3.97 average, edging past Jonathan Charlesworth's 4.01 and Amy Smith's 4.44. In Pyraminx, Joshua Hounslow delivered a clinic, averaging 2.67 seconds with a rapid 1.78 single to win gold ahead of Smith at 3.92 and Charlesworth at 4.18. From start to finish, every single one of the 18 podium positions awarded belonged to Australia, concluding Mundaring Mixup 2024 as a benchmark speed cubing competition for Western Australia's talent pool as the 2024 season progresses toward future cubing competition fixtures.