Muske-GO 2024

A mere nine hundredths of a second separated victory from second place in the 3x3x3 Cube final, highlighting the razor-thin margins that defined Muske-GO 2024. Zeke Mackay clinched the premier title with a 6.65 winning average, narrowly fending off Brian Johnson who recorded a 6.74 average. The contest set an electric standard early on, capped by a tournament-best single of 5.87 during the final round. That breathtaking finish anchored a packed schedule of 13 rounds of competition held on April 6, 2024, at the Muskego Circle Community Center in Muskego, Wisconsin, USA.

Across the full slate of speedcubing events, 95 competitors took to the tables in this premier cubing competition. The classic Rubik's Cube drew 93 solvers through three high-stakes rounds, but the tournament test stretched across six different puzzles. From turning speed in short formats to intricate mechanical alignment, every single round demanded technical discipline and steady nerve from the participants navigating the single-day program.

Carter Kucala emerged as one of the weekend's dominant performers, securing two distinct championships. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Kucala navigated through an 85-competitor field to claim the title with a 1.60 winning average, backed by a fast 1.35 single. Brian Johnson earned second place with a 1.74 average, while Zeke Mackay locked in third at 2.36. Kucala repeated his winning ways in the Skewb final, logging an average of 2.95 and a best single of 2.01 to edge Mackay's 3.58 and Simon Kellum's 3.60.

The Square-1 final showcased the technical depth of Brian Johnson, who captured top honors with an average of 7.09 and a best single of 5.75 across two competitive rounds. Mackay followed closely to secure second place with an 8.76 average, while Kucala claimed third at 9.15. In Pyraminx, Simon Kellum displayed remarkable consistency to take first place with a 2.35 average and a 1.55 single, outpacing Johnson at 2.58 and Mackay at 3.11 in an 81-solver field.

The Clock event delivered its own set of rapid finishes across two tight rounds of action. Reed W. Richardson stood atop the podium, producing a decisive 3.96 winning average and a 2.88 best single. Zachary Cribb secured the runner-up position with a 5.04 average, and Lucas Lippman-Bruno rounded out the top three with an average of 5.29. Across all six events, United States competitors captured all 18 podium positions available on the day.

Beyond the championship battles at the top of the standings, the heart of the tournament emerged through personal progression and major breakthroughs across the field. Daniel Tartar sliced 69.9 percent off his previous Square-1 personal record down to 26.22, logged an 18.1 percent improvement in the 3x3x3 Cube with a 9.10 mark, and took on his first official Skewb attempt at 10.22. Cable Pelto delivered a 65.1 percent drop in Pyraminx to record a 10.49 personal best, alongside a 53.3 percent jump in Skewb to 14.74 and a debut Clock solve of 28.56. Jonah Fischbach lowered his Skewb best by 62.7 percent to 20.21, while Charles F. Roller cut his Clock best by 52.9 percent to 9.16, reduced his Skewb mark by 47.3 percent to 3.47, and completed his first official Square-1 solve in 26.03.

Other competitors took on extensive event slates and notched massive personal milestones. Jameson R. Sramek improved his Pyraminx record by 51.4 percent to 5.38 while also logging his first official Square-1 attempt at 25.86. Eli Witkowski entered all six events, slashing 48.8 percent off his Skewb personal best with a 6.77 while recording debut times of 11.16 in Clock and 39.79 in Square-1. Joe Salkowski dropped 42.7 percent in Pyraminx to a 7.80 personal record and attempted Clock for the first time with an 18.83 solve. Will Herzog lowered his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 41.9 percent to 8.25 while making initial career attempts in both Clock at 30.45 and Skewb at 16.79.

As the final timers were cleared at Muske-GO 2024, the gathering provided an emphatic snapshot of speed cubing excellence in the Midwest. The official WCA competition highlighted both the intense drama of elite finals and the steady growth of solvers expanding their event repertoire. With complete 3x3 results logged and podium positions decided, the year 2024 in Muskego closed with benchmark performances across the entire puzzle spectrum.