Ohio State Nearly New Years 2024

Ten rounds of intense speedcubing unfolded across a single action-packed day at the Ohio Union in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The organizers, delegates, and dedicated staff managed an ambitious program of six events for a packed venue on December 28, 2024. Staging a seamless competition requires constant coordination, from running score sheets to resetting timers, and the organizing crew ensured that 78 competitors moved smoothly through every bracket.

The 2024 year-end gathering brought together puzzle enthusiasts from across the region for Ohio State Nearly New Years 2024. Running an official WCA competition demands sharp scheduling, especially when moving between massive multi-layered puzzles and lightning-fast sprints. The staffing corps kept the flow steady, allowing competitors to focus entirely on turning speed, precise finger tricks, and psychological poise at the solving stations.

At the center of the schedule, the classic 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube drew all 78 entrants into a three-round battle. Luke Griesser emerged victorious in the final round with a 5.71 average, backed by a best single of 5.08. Luke Garrett claimed the second spot on the podium averaging 6.74, while Carter Kucala took third with an 8.24 mark. These top-tier 3x3 results capped a day of spectacular turning.

Luke Garrett was a dominant force throughout Ohio State Nearly New Years 2024, earning multiple top-three finishes. Garrett secured gold in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an outstanding winning average of 9.54 and a best single of 7.96, outpacing Carter Kucala at 12.07 and Luke Griesser at 13.18. Garrett carried that same high execution into Megaminx, winning the twelve-sided event with a 36.65 average ahead of Lucy Grace Bryson at 40.56 and Jack Pfeifer at 44.26.

In the big cube category, Kate Grahame authored a brilliant double victory. Grahame conquered the 6x6x6 Cube with a winning average of 1:28.22 and a best single of 1:23.96, edging Jack Pfeifer with 1:30.05 and Luke Garrett with 1:30.06. Grahame repeated that mastery on the 7x7x7 Cube, posting a winning average of 2:10.49 over Pfeifer at 2:10.82 and Garrett at 2:15.93. Meanwhile, Carson Clark (张卡森) topped Pyraminx with a sharp 2.06 average.

Away from the top of the podium, Ohio State Nearly New Years 2024 saw remarkable personal progress across the roster. Dexter Lenz slashed previous marks significantly, recording a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 20.63 that was 75.3 percent faster than before, dropping a 15.34 3x3x3 Cube personal best that was 56.3 percent faster, and logging a first attempt at Pyraminx with 8.83. Uziah Groh took on five events, posting a Pyraminx personal best of 6.45 that improved by 43.2 percent, alongside debut attempts of 2:24.60 in Megaminx and 8:33.44 in 6x6x6 Cube. Eli Selm entered four events, logging a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 30.51 that was 39.2 percent faster, a Pyraminx personal best of 10.21, and a first 6x6x6 Cube attempt of 5:29.88. Andrew Fast brought significant experience across five events, notching a 6x6x6 Cube personal best of 4:58.96 that was 32.3 percent faster, a Pyraminx personal best of 2.97, and a Megaminx personal best of 2:19.85.

The breakthroughs continued across the arena as athletes explored new disciplines. Mason Paice tackled six events, achieving a 7x7x7 Cube first attempt of 4:47.44, a 6x6x6 Cube personal best of 2:53.12 that shaved 24.7 percent, and a Megaminx personal best of 2:02.75. Boaz Folmar took on four events, setting first attempts of 6:48.38 in 6x6x6 Cube, 2:48.43 in Megaminx, and 5.87 in Pyraminx. Zachary Hall logged six events, recording first attempts of 6:39.71 in 7x7x7 Cube and 4:02.43 in 6x6x6 Cube alongside a 20.66 personal best in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Isaac Lee rounded out five events, putting up a first 6x6x6 Cube solve of 4:48.56, a first 3x3x3 One-Handed solve of 19.19, and a 23rd place finish in Pyraminx.

The spirit of speed cubing was evident across all 10 rounds as newcomers and experienced solvers shared tables and timers. First-time competitors like William Sabo, Vishvak Mamidala, Nirvan Yellapu, and Jude Selm completed their initial rounds in official play, cementing new milestones in the community. Across every bracket, from single-handed solving to complex big cubes, the energy remained high from morning warmups through the late-afternoon finals.

The curtain came down on Ohio State Nearly New Years 2024 with the United States sweeping all 18 podium positions across the six disciplines. The flawless execution of the day highlighted the vital contribution of the organizers, delegates, and judges who kept every station operating at peak efficiency. As the 2024 calendar draws to a close in Columbus, this cubing competition provided an exceptional finish to the competitive year.