Perth Time Trial 2026

Fifty-three competitors took to their stations at John Leckie Pavilion on May 31, 2026, setting the stage for a day of relentless solving across five different events. Perth Time Trial 2026 brought a concentrated burst of action to Perth, Western Australia, Australia, where 11 fast-moving rounds packed the single-day schedule. The arena buzzed with the rhythm of dropping timers and shifting plastic as athletes looked to establish new benchmarks. For many present, this speedcubing gathering represented their very first step onto an official tournament floor.

A sizable contingent of new faces helped define the character of this WCA competition. Rookies joined seasoned hands in tackling official solves, contributing heavily to the energy that permeated the venue throughout the weekend. The presence of newcomers taking their initial turns on the stage highlighted the steady momentum of speed cubing in the region. Their maiden efforts added genuine excitement to the standard progression of rounds as the opening heats unfolded.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew 50 competitors through three rounds of rigorous solving. In the final, Lachlan Stephens claimed victory with a winning average of 7.64, backed by the round best single of 6.43. Jonathan Charlesworth secured second place with an average of 8.32, while Kaede Oya completed the podium in third at 8.50. These decisive 3x3 results topped a competitive bracket that tested consistency across multiple rounds.

Jonathan Charlesworth compiled an impressive run across shorter formats, taking top honours in two separate events. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Charlesworth won with an average of 1.77, supported by a single of 1.61 across two rounds that featured 38 entrants. Amy Smith took second place with a mark of 1.93, and Marco Campitelli earned third with 2.39. Charlesworth returned to the top of the podium in Skewb, posting a winning average of 3.08 from a field of 22 competitors, finishing ahead of Regan Roberts at 3.96 and Amy Smith at 3.98.

The mechanical challenge of Clock brought an international milestone to Perth Time Trial 2026. Jay Calter captured the event title with an average of 6.00, narrowly edging Marco Campitelli, who finished second in 6.12. Ameen Nethaka Abhayasinghe of Sri Lanka secured third place with an 8.24 average, having earlier produced a brilliant 6.29 average to set a new national record for Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the complex layers of the 4x4x4 Cube saw Zak Kenny take first place with a 30.45 average, closely pursued by Lachlan Stephens at 30.78 and Jaxon Foster at 32.76.

Away from the top steps of the podium, significant progress unfolded throughout the lower rounds as competitors made giant strides. Eliott Lee-Luck authored one of the most dramatic drops of the day, cutting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 7.72, which was 61.7 percent faster than their prior mark, alongside a 35.51 in the classic 3x3x3 Cube that improved their former record by 35.9 percent. Param Doshi entered four events, logging a first ever attempt at Skewb in 16.28, a 2x2x2 Cube mark of 11.02 that stood 33 percent faster than before, and a 27.28 in the 3x3x3 Cube, an 8.7 percent drop. Rafael I. Tembo registered a first attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:02.56 alongside a 4.83 in 2x2x2 Cube, 25.3 percent faster than their past standard. Aditi Kolloju recorded a maiden 2x2x2 Cube time of 9.82 and improved their 3x3x3 Cube benchmark by 13.3 percent to 24.03.

New ventures and steep personal gains continued across the rest of the roster. Noah Christie sliced their Clock mark to 15.64, an improvement of 38.6 percent. Jenna Bennison also made significant headway in Clock, posting a personal best of 9.22 that was 30.7 percent faster than their earlier standard across five entered disciplines. Theodore Van Berkel took on three events and delivered a 4x4x4 Cube personal best of 41.80, outpacing their previous time by 18.2 percent, in addition to a 10.43 3x3x3 Cube personal best. Harrison Llapitan tackled five events at their first tournament, recording opening marks of 4.79 in 2x2x2 Cube, 5.30 in Skewb, and 1:23.40 in 4x4x4 Cube.

This local cubing competition wrapped up after delivering 15 total podium awards, with 14 going to Australian competitors alongside Sri Lanka's record-setting performance. From newcomers testing their skills on the Rubik's Cube to veterans refining tenths of a second at the final tables, the day proved how rapidly competitors can develop with every solve. Perth Time Trial 2026 concluded with strong turnouts, deep fields, and a clear foundation for all involved heading into the remainder of the year.