Ohio State Weekend of Madness 2026

Inside the Ohio Union in Columbus, Ohio, USA, timing mats were reset and inspection timers flashed across rows of competition stations. The atmosphere was focused and energetic as fifty-nine competitors gathered on March 21 and March 22 for Ohio State Weekend of Madness 2026. Across thirteen scheduled rounds, the multi-stage advancement structure created high stakes from the first solves of the morning, demanding consistency from those aiming for the final rounds across five official events.

The competitive format played a decisive role in the 2x2x2 Cube, which featured three full rounds of cuts for fifty-five entrants. Sujan Feist navigated the bracket with remarkable consistency, delivering a winning average of 1.35 seconds in the final round along with a best single solve of 0.95 seconds. Chris Chi took second place with a 1.91 average, followed by Nolan Wood in third at 2.26 seconds. The rapid progression through preliminary cuts demanded instant execution on every solve.

Pyraminx also tested endurance through three rounds of competition among fifty solvers. The final standings produced an extraordinarily tight finish at the top, where Jeriyah Griffin secured the victory on a 2.19 average and a best single of 1.52 seconds. Mark Gowman matched the exact same 2.19 average to claim second place on tiebreak criteria, while Gabriel Gowman earned third place with an average of 2.70 seconds. Managing the round progression proved vital in maintaining such fine margins.

In 3x3x3 One-Handed, thirty-eight participants faced another three-round cut structure, navigating the physical demands of single-handed turning. Luke Garrett captured the title with a commanding 9.23 winning average, highlighted by an 8.17 best single. Jack Pfeifer followed on the podium in second place with a 12.87 average, and Brayden Adams finished third with an average of 13.85 seconds. The extended format tested stamina as competitors adapted their classic Rubik's Cube methods to one hand.

The longer puzzles featured two-round brackets that rewarded steady pacing under strict cutoff limits. In Megaminx, thirty-seven competitors tackled the twelve-sided dodecahedrons, where Lucy Grace Bryson earned the win with a 35.99 average and a single of 33.22 seconds, finishing ahead of Luke Garrett at 38.32 and Zakaria Mirre at 47.04. Meanwhile, Clock saw forty-one entrants across two rounds, resulting in a victory for Jack Hamilton with a 5.33 average, just ahead of Luke Garrett at 5.59 and Chris Chi at 6.08.

Beyond the championship stages, the weekend featured impressive individual breakthroughs across the field. Rachel Hughey recorded a Pyraminx personal best of 10.79 seconds, an improvement of 69.7 percent over her prior mark, while also posting a first official Megaminx attempt of 3:15.05. Mohammad Tawfiq Amjath entered four events, logging his first official Clock attempt at 34.04 and a first Megaminx result of 4:18.41, alongside a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.52 that was 65.6 percent faster than before. Richard Holland dropped his Megaminx mark by 49.3 percent down to 1:21.77 and achieved a best finish of 24th in Pyraminx with a personal best of 4.96. Jacob Lester shaved 36.3 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube record with a new mark of 3.87 seconds.

Several competitors made major strides across multiple disciplines or took on new events for the first time. Weston Clay took on four events and lowered his Pyraminx personal best by 32.3 percent to 6.36 seconds, alongside improvements in 3x3x3 One-Handed and Clock. Sage Thompson tackled five events, recording a first Clock attempt of 19.19 seconds and a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 20.56. First-time tournament entrants also found their footing on the stage, as Isaiah Herring completed his first official 3x3x3 One-Handed attempt in 1:04.28 and Megaminx in 3:42.23, while Jude Snyder logged a first official 2x2x2 Cube time of 1:15.12.

The 2026 speedcubing season continues to highlight the value of structured tournament rounds, giving both seasoned finalists and developing solvers a platform to measure progress. With podium finishes spanning five distinct disciplines, Ohio State Weekend of Madness 2026 proved how multi-round formats shape dramatic outcomes. From early round cuts to final table showdowns, this WCA competition offered an intense weekend of speed cubing, leaving participants eager for their next opportunity to review their 3x3 results and return to the stage.