Ohio State Duos IV 2024

Jack Pfeifer set the standard at Ohio State Duos IV 2024 by delivering an exceptional 46.98 average to seize victory in the 5x5x5 Cube. The demanding big-cube event requires sustained physical endurance and immense mental stamina across every phase of the solve, and Pfeifer handled the workload with precision. His campaign featured a stellar 40.55 single that paced the entire bracket. That top mark anchored an impressive run through all three rounds of the discipline, establishing a benchmark that separated him from the rest of the field.

Held on December 6, 2024, at the Ohio Union venue in Columbus, Ohio, USA, the gathering brought together 17 dedicated competitors for an intense evening of high-level puzzle solving. While many fans follow traditional 3x3 results and classic Rubik's Cube categories, this specialized speedcubing fixture offered a focused lineup consisting of six total rounds split between two distinct events. The structured format gave participants multiple opportunities to fine-tune their approaches and push their limits in a fast-paced cubing competition environment.

The 5x5x5 Cube final served as the primary battleground of the tournament, highlighting the intricate center construction and edge-pairing techniques necessary for success. Pfeifer took the top spot on the podium with his 46.98 average, while Luke Garrett pushed hard throughout the final round to secure second place with a mark of 49.94. Evan Wright rounded out the top three by posting a 56.28 average. Across the early rounds, Garrett had posted an impressive 46.00 single and a 47.15 average, while Pfeifer logged a 43.53 single and 48.04 average.

Beyond the grueling requirements of the larger puzzles, the roster transitioned to the fast-moving rotations of Skewb, where Pfeifer once again proved unstoppable. He captured his second title of the meet by recording a winning average of 3.35, complemented by a round-best single of 3.04 across three rounds of action. Evan Wright claimed the silver medal position with a solid 3.93 average, and Mason Langenderfer earned the bronze with a 4.24, ensuring that United States competitors swept all six podium spots available on the day.

Away from the top of the standings, several participants delivered dramatic breakthroughs that rewrote their personal stat sheets. Daichi Halphen achieved an astonishing breakthrough in Skewb by setting a personal best single of 4.60, improving upon his previous best of 7.67 by a massive 40 percent, alongside reaching eighth place in the event and logging a 1:14.46 single in the 5x5x5 Cube. Tony Pugh also registered a major milestone, cutting his 5x5x5 Cube personal best down to 2:57.03 from 3:36.67, which marked an 18.3 percent improvement across his two events.

The surge of personal milestones continued throughout the ranks as Sumiran Maiskar of India lowered his 5x5x5 Cube best to 1:05.04 for a 13.9 percent drop while also shaving his Skewb best to 4.93 for a 4.3 percent improvement on the way to a ninth-place finish. Jacob Dyland Bennett delivered a strong fourth-place showing in the 5x5x5 Cube with a personal best single of 45.23, an improvement of 13 percent over his prior 51.96 mark. Andrew Fast dropped his 5x5x5 Cube best by 10 percent to 2:49.83, while Emery McFeeter advanced his personal best in the same discipline to 1:37.89, outpacing his former record by 5.1 percent.

Ricky Wu maximized his two-event slate at the Ohio Union by registering a new personal best single of 1:44.04 in the 5x5x5 Cube, which was 4.5 percent faster than his previous standard. Carson Miller rounded out a demanding schedule by taking eighth place in the 5x5x5 Cube final with a 1:19.12 average, backed by a 1:15.61 single. Jack Bohning earned fifth place in the big cube with a 1:05.01 average and a 59.38 single, while Braden Richards placed sixth overall in the same event with a 1:10.63 average.

The single-day meet demonstrated how a streamlined schedule of speed cubing can produce exceptional efficiency and high-level performances. With 17 solvers contesting six rounds across two events, the tournament allowed participants to concentrate entirely on mastering puzzle handling and turning stamina. The high volume of personal bests proved that intense focus in a dedicated WCA competition setting yields outstanding progress for solvers of all experience levels.

As the 2024 season progressed toward the winter break, Ohio State Duos IV 2024 stood out as an exemplary showcase of endurance and dexterity. Jack Pfeifer departed Columbus as the double champion, leading a motivated contingent of puzzle solvers who made the most of every solve. The memorable marks achieved on the tables at the Ohio Union set a strong foundation for every competitor preparing for their next campaign on the speedcubing circuit.