Ottawa Side Events A 2025

The Carleton University Teraanga Commons served as an energetic battleground as cubers gathered under the bright hall lights of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Tables filled with timing mats and timers saw rivals sizing each other up before the opening scrambles were distributed. With 53 competitors registered across 3 events and 4 total rounds on October 19, 2025, the stage was set for a sharp day of speed cubing action where regional contenders went head-to-head to defend their turf.

The single round of 3x3x3 Cube brought high stakes and intense regional competition among the 53 entrants. Eden Soref set the standard for the field, capturing first place with a winning average of 9.72 seconds, which included the fastest single solve of the event at 8.19 seconds. Breton MacDonald kept the pressure on throughout the round, taking the second step on the podium with a 10.72 average, while Elijah De Groote secured third place with an 11.34 mark.

The 3x3 results at Ottawa Side Events A 2025 showcased deep talent, with Breton MacDonald matching pace by turning in an 8.55 single alongside his podium finish. Julian Kim Bowman delivered a 10.46 single and a 13.19 average, while Malcom Guernon was right behind with a 10.28 single and a 13.32 average. Théodore Mathieu posted an 11.92 single and 13.68 average, and Eva Ruixi Huang recorded a 13.38 single and a 14.43 average, highlighting the intense fight for every position on the scoresheet.

In the Skewb event, Breton MacDonald claimed top honours across two rounds involving 30 competitors. MacDonald captured the title with a winning average of 5.10 seconds and an event-best single of 4.41 seconds. The final round turned into a tight contest as Oscar John pushed hard to finish in second place with an average of 5.31 seconds. Sophia Warren rounded out the all-Canadian podium by locking down third place with a steady 5.88 average.

The blindfolded discipline introduced an international rivalry to the Carleton University floor. In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event, Hiêu Thành Pham dominated the 21-competitor field, securing first place with a single solve of 26.65 seconds after the field posted DNF averages. Canadian contender Marcel Martel took the second spot on the podium with a solve of 39.06 seconds, while Bilal El Rawas represented Lebanon on the podium by claiming third place with a 40.38 single, claiming Lebanon lone podium finish against 8 for Canada.

Beyond the fight for titles, several competitors produced massive breakthroughs at Ottawa Side Events A 2025 that altered their personal standings. Aydin Zayyan dropped their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 32.51 seconds, an improvement of 68.2 percent over their previous 1:42.21 mark, while also completing a first ever attempt at Skewb in 23.20 seconds. Gabriel Silva Carrera cut their previous best down by 55.3 percent to log a 27.29 second solve. Chloe Heymans delivered a 5.77 in Skewb, slicing 48.7 percent off her former 11.25 personal best, alongside a 21.38 in 3x3x3 Cube. Adrian Bowman also secured a massive jump, dropping 44.6 percent to register a 23.34 in 3x3x3 Cube while making a first Skewb attempt of 20.54 seconds.

First-time event appearances also highlighted the depth of the weekend at Ottawa Side Events A 2025. Augustin Mathieu lowered their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 38.7 percent to 49.76 seconds while recording a first Skewb attempt of 19.40 seconds. Simon Mann tackled three events on the schedule, putting up a first attempt at 3x3x3 Blindfolded in 9:43.35 and a first Skewb solve of 13.21 seconds. Jeremy Lambert achieved a 40 percent improvement in Skewb with a personal best of 5.75 seconds, while Dirdh Modi made a first Skewb attempt of 6.65 seconds and improved their 3x3x3 Cube best to 12.77 seconds.

With fast turnarounds and hard-fought battles across every bracket, this cubing competition delivered great Rubik's Cube racing to the capital region. The WCA competition format pushed established stars and emerging contenders alike to refine their execution under pressure. As the 2025 calendar moves forward, the speedcubing community from Ontario and beyond can look back at an intense day of rivalry and personal milestones at Teraanga Commons.