Pocos Cupos Rionegro 2024

Inside the halls of Politecnico Asys, competition tables were aligned with precision, stackmat timers sat primed, and official scorecards lay stacked for an intense single day of puzzle solving. The community gathered in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia on January 27, 2024, greeting a focused field of 25 competitors across six official events and nine intense rounds. Behind the scenes, the tireless organizers, delegates, and local volunteers kept every heat running punctually, managing scrambles and judging stations so solvers could perform at their very best from morning until the final podium calls.

This dedicated coordination laid the groundwork for Pocos Cupos Rionegro 2024, providing a welcoming environment where both veterans and emerging solvers could thrive. The compact roster allowed the staff to direct full attention to every station, ensuring fair conditions and swift turnarounds between rounds. Speedcubing in the department of Antioquia continues to benefit immensely from such committed community leadership, creating top-tier stages where local talent tests their training against the clock. The energy remained high throughout the schedule, fueled by the collective effort of everyone working behind the timing displays.

The centerpiece 3x3x3 Cube contest drew 24 participants across two rounds of sharp turning. Juan David Carmona Vásquez captured the title with a tournament-winning average of 8.89 seconds, backed by a quick 7.56 best single. In the final round of 3x3 results, Ramses Amaya secured the second-place spot on the podium with a 9.55 average, while Samuel Alzate Muñoz claimed third place with a 10.10 mark. The classic Rubik's Cube remains a showcase of precision, and Carmona Vásquez set the standard for the field with his sub-nine consistency.

Carmona Vásquez doubled his gold tally in 3x3x3 One-Handed, navigating two competitive rounds among 17 competitors to win with a 13.81 average and an event-best 10.74 single. Juan Esteban Ochoa followed closely in second place with an average of 14.29 seconds, while Ale Restrepo took third place averaging 16.27. In the fast-paced 2x2x2 Cube event, which featured 23 competitors in a direct single-round battle, Samuel Alzate Muñoz seized first place with a 2.77 winning average and a 2.18 single, finishing ahead of Ochoa at 3.20 and Samuel Flórez Carvajal at 3.59.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones that made the weekend memorable. Juan Garcia entered four events, taking on his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 40.45, while dropping his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 23 percent to 18.04 and his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 18.5 percent to 4.10, earning an 18th place finish. Jerónimo Martínez Londoño took 13th place in 2x2x2 Cube with a personal best of 4.58, an improvement of 6.9 percent, alongside a massive 22.4 percent drop in his 3x3x3 Cube best to 13.67. Thiago Arboleda Garcia entered four events, placed 11th in 2x2x2 Cube, and logged his first ever attempt at Megaminx with a time of 1:44.90. Sebastian Cano Vidal took on three disciplines, earning 19th in 2x2x2 Cube and recording his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 51.53.

The progress across the floor continued with Alejandro Cano Vidal, who competed in four events and set a new Megaminx personal best of 1:23.73, which was 19.4 percent faster than his prior record, while also taking seventh place in 2x2x2 Cube. José Miguel Pérez Álvarez entered three categories, achieving a best finish of ninth in 2x2x2 Cube and recording a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 11.97. Julian Zapata tackled five events, finishing fourth in the 6x6x6 Cube with a personal best average of 2:17.76, an improvement of 6 percent. Meanwhile, veteran campaigner Haiver Lenin Reyes Garcia took on three events, claimed 15th in 2x2x2 Cube, and lowered his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 13.5 percent down to 24.14 seconds.

The larger puzzles demanded immense stamina, and the six-layered event highlighted the technical breadth of this WCA competition. Ale Restrepo conquered the 6x6x6 Cube with a winning average of 2:12.05 and the fastest single of the round at 1:56.11. Julián David Idárraga Restrepo secured second place with 2:15.70, and Juan Esteban Ochoa earned third with 2:20.80. The standings inverted on the massive 7x7x7 Cube, where Julián David Idárraga Restrepo took top honors with an average of 3:29.17 and a 3:16.86 single, leading Ale Restrepo at 3:39.76 and Ochoa at 4:01.34 across a seven-solver lineup.

The dodecahedral Megaminx challenge brought further high-caliber speed cubing over two rounds. Julian Daza Grisales delivered an outstanding performance to win the event with a 48.95 average and a 45.51 best single among 13 competitors. Ramses Amaya earned second place with a 53.89 average, while Ale Restrepo collected another medal in third with 59.79. Across the six categories, Colombian competitors claimed all 18 podium positions, demonstrating the remarkable depth of skill present in regional meets.

As the equipment was packed away at Politecnico Asys, Pocos Cupos Rionegro 2024 concluded as a resounding triumph for the local scene. The smooth execution of the schedule proved how vital dedicated organizers and volunteers are to creating a positive atmosphere for personal records and sportsmanship. With another successful cubing competition completed in 2024, the competitors and event staff from Pocos Cupos Rionegro 2024 have set an inspiring standard for future gatherings across Antioquia.

The blend of tight title races and broad personal milestones showcased the very essence of competitive speedcubing. From Juan David Carmona Vásquez sweeping two major events to dozens of personal bests achieved down the order, the competition provided every entrant an opportunity to excel. The foundation built by the event crew in Rionegro ensures that speedcubing will continue to flourish throughout Colombia in the seasons ahead.

Las mesas del Politecnico Asys amanecieron dispuestas con tapetes de cronometraje y cronómetros listos para recibir a los competidores que se desplazaron a través del departamento para participar. En las primeras horas de la mañana, los participantes se acomodaban en el recinto, ajustando las tensiones de sus giros y revisando cada detalle antes de enfrentarse a los cronómetros oficiales de la World Cube Association en una jornada única.

El desplazamiento hasta Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia el pasado 27 de enero de 2024 reflejó el entusiasmo por el speedcubing regional. La cita convocó a 25 competidores que sumaron esfuerzos para completar 9 rondas divididas en 6 pruebas distintas. Con pocos cupos disponibles, la intensidad competitiva se sintió desde los primeros movimientos en el cubo de Rubik clásico hasta las pruebas de mayor volumen de piezas.

La prueba reina de 3x3x3 Cube concentró a 24 aspirantes a lo largo de dos rondas. Juan David Carmona Vásquez aseguró la victoria tras registrar un promedio final de 8.89 segundos, acompañado por un mejor intento individual de 7.56. El podio lo completaron Ramses Amaya con una media de 9.55 en el segundo lugar y Samuel Alzate Muñoz en la tercera casilla con un registro de 10.10.

Juan David Carmona Vásquez sumó un doblete dorado durante Pocos Cupos Rionegro 2024 al imponerse también en 3x3x3 One-Handed. El competidor promedió 13.81 segundos con un mejor intento de 10.74 frente a 17 participantes. En esta modalidad a una mano, Juan Esteban Ochoa obtuvo la segunda posición con 14.29 y Ale Restrepo ocupó el tercer escalón con una marca promedio de 16.27.

En las categorías de rompecabezas de gran formato y figuras poliédricas, los participantes mantuvieron un ritmo constante sobre el tapete. Ale Restrepo ganó en 6x6x6 Cube con un tiempo medio de 2:12.05, superando a Julián David Idárraga Restrepo que marcó 2:15.70 y a Juan Esteban Ochoa con 2:20.80. En 7x7x7 Cube, Julián David Idárraga Restrepo se llevó el triunfo con un promedio de 3:29.17, seguido por Ale Restrepo con 3:39.76 y Juan Esteban Ochoa con 4:01.34. Por su parte, Julian Daza Grisales conquistó Megaminx con una media de 48.95, escoltado por Ramses Amaya con 53.89 y Ale Restrepo con 59.79.

El tablero general de la competición escondió también avances significativos entre quienes emprendieron el viaje para disputar sus primeras marcas oficiales. Deiber Joan Giraldo Quintero afrontó su debut en una WCA competition completando 4 pruebas, con primeros intentos oficiales de 7.52 en 2x2x2 Cube, 24.00 en 3x3x3 Cube y 43.92 en 3x3x3 One-Handed, logrando un puesto 21. Sebastián Holguín Alvarez también vivió su primera experiencia competitiva en 3 eventos, firmando registros iniciales de 4.63 en 2x2x2 Cube, 26.50 en 3x3x3 Cube y 1:01.21 en 3x3x3 One-Handed para alcanzar la posición 17. Salma Soto Bedoya estrenó su historial con 6.68 en 2x2x2 Cube y 18.46 en 3x3x3 Cube, finalizando en el puesto 20, mientras que Juan Miguel Arias Arias registró 6.88 en 2x2x2 Cube y 30.76 en 3x3x3 Cube ocupando la casilla 23.

Asimismo, la delegación vio el estreno de Maximiliano Duque Escobar en 2x2x2 Cube con una marca de 10.67 para ser vigésimo segundo, y de Juan Jose Sepulveda Berrio con un primer intento de 33.03 en 3x3x3 Cube. Por su parte, Angel David Alvarado Sandoval disputó 3 pruebas en Pocos Cupos Rionegro 2024 y firmó una marca personal de 3.59 en 2x2x2 Cube además de un décimo lugar en 3x3x3 Cube, al tiempo que Diego Alejandro Casas Jimenez asumió los 6 eventos programados y obtuvo un cuarto puesto en 7x7x7 Cube.

La competencia de 2x2x2 Cube congregó a 23 participantes y definió a Samuel Alzate Muñoz como ganador con una media de 2.77 y un mejor intento de 2.18. Juan Esteban Ochoa se ubicó segundo con 3.20, mientras que Samuel Flórez Carvajal fue tercero con 3.59, cerrando una serie de 18 podios acaparados en su totalidad por representantes locales.

El cierre de actividades en Pocos Cupos Rionegro 2024 coronó una intensa jornada de velocidad y concentración en Antioquia. Los competidores guardaron sus cubos tras completar los desafíos del calendario oficial, consolidando el progreso técnico del circuito nacional en este inicio de temporada 2024.