Oregon State Spring 2026

Inside the bustling halls of the OSU Memorial Union, the rhythmic clatter of plastic pieces and the rapid clicking of timers set the tone for a full day of puzzle solving. Competitors and supporters gathered in Corvallis, Oregon, USA on May 2, 2026, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation across seven official disciplines. The single-day WCA competition brought together a vibrant community of solvers eager to test their practice against the clock across fourteen separate rounds of high-intensity action.

A total of 76 competitors took part in Oregon State Spring 2026, turning the gathering into a showcase of national depth. Solvers representing the United States staged a near-total capture of the top honors throughout the weekend, securing twenty out of the twenty-one available podium positions. Only a single top-three spot eluded the home contingent, underscoring an extraordinary display of consistent excellence across both classic puzzles and demanding big cube events.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew a crowded field of 75 competitors through three demanding rounds of speedcubing. Asher Kim-Magierek delivered an outstanding performance to claim the title, posting a winning average of 6.56 seconds alongside the round's best single time of 5.89 seconds. The 3x3 results confirmed a complete United States sweep on the podium, with Hudson Allen Moore taking second place with an average of 6.96 seconds and William Greninger earning third place at 7.12 seconds.

William Greninger emerged as the most prolific champion of the weekend, capturing three separate titles across the larger puzzles. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Greninger topped the forty-person roster with a winning average of 26.52 seconds, backed by a best single of 24.55 seconds, while Ezra Fish took second at 28.63 seconds and Kim-Magierek claimed third at 29.14 seconds. Greninger carried that momentum straight into the 5x5x5 Cube, winning with an average of 52.48 seconds over Kim-Magierek at 53.07 seconds and Ash Black at 55.51 seconds.

Greninger completed his individual triple crown in the 6x6x6 Cube, recording a winning average of 1:41.53 and a best single of 1:37.62. Ash Black secured second place with a mark of 1:48.05, while Tyler Halgren rounded out the podium at 1:50.10. Black found the top step in the 7x7x7 Cube, putting together an average of 2:45.90 to lead Halgren, who recorded 2:50.38, and Greninger, who took third in 3:11.15. Black also dominated the Skewb event, averaging 2.19 seconds to edge Kim-Magierek and Cameron Miller.

The lone international triumph of Oregon State Spring 2026 came in the 2x2x2 Cube, where Ian Cantius Fredric of India delivered blistering speed to win the final with a 1.57-second average and a single of 1.33 seconds. Caiden Lee claimed second place for the United States with a 2.38 average, narrowly besting Kim-Magierek at 2.39 seconds. That victory broke what would have been an absolute clean sweep across every podium step at the cubing competition.

Beyond the battle for trophies, the gathering provided countless breakthrough moments for dedicated competitors across the roster. Griffin Hammond tackled seven different events and posted a massive personal best of 4.20 seconds in Skewb, which was 38.3 percent faster than his prior mark, while also recording his first ever attempt at the 7x7x7 Cube in 6:33.94 to place 16th. Rohan Natesh cut his 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube personal best down to 28.20 seconds, improving by 47.2 percent. Drake Robertson achieved a 5x5x5 Cube best of 1:46.60, an improvement of 27.1 percent, and logged his first 7x7x7 Cube effort in 7:38.92. Ash Michael Moore made his first official 7x7x7 Cube run in 11:32.00 and dropped his 5x5x5 Cube best to 2:52.97, an improvement of 30.6 percent.

Other solvers similarly celebrated substantial drops in their official times. Abby Enwia sharpened her 2x2x2 Cube mark by 34.8 percent to reach a 3.53-second personal best. Kaysen Richardson entered four events, logging a first ever attempt in Skewb at 11.75 seconds and trimming his 4x4x4 Cube personal best to 1:05.87, which was 18.6 percent faster than before. Kyler Cavaner took on seven disciplines, setting a Skewb personal best of 5.87 seconds with a 26.3 percent improvement alongside a first 7x7x7 Cube attempt of 7:05.29. Parker Ryan made a memorable first official appearance, posting a 19.47-second attempt in the 3x3x3 Cube and an 8.63-second run in Skewb.

As the final timers stopped and the venue cleared, the tournament stood as a testament to the thriving state of speed cubing in the Pacific Northwest. From the commanding multi-event victories by Greninger and Black to the decisive top-step finish by Kim-Magierek, the event highlighted the depth of local talent. Oregon State Spring 2026 concluded with memorable personal milestones for dozens of solvers, setting a high standard for the competitive season ahead.