Pyraminx with Madison Ideas 2026

A razor-thin margin of a single hundredth of a second decided the 2x2x2 Cube final in Madison, setting an electric tone for the 2026 mid-season calendar. Carter Kucala captured the title with a 1.76 average, edging out Brian Johnson at 1.77 in one of the tightest finishes of the year. The single-day WCA competition unfolded on February 28, 2026, drawing 68 competitors to Monona Terrace for a packed schedule of six events and 12 total rounds.

Held in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, Pyraminx with Madison Ideas 2026 served as an essential proving ground as competitors fine-tuned their routines for the demanding stretches of the competitive year ahead. Speedcubing talent from across the region converged to test their skills in front of an enthusiastic audience. From early qualification rounds to the afternoon finals, the high-stakes atmosphere drove participants to deliver sharp, composed performances across a balanced array of puzzles.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew 66 competitors across two intense rounds of classic speed cubing. Brian Johnson took the victory, assembling a winning average of 6.42 to go along with a competition-best single solve of 5.45. Mihir Narayan finished as the runner-up with a 6.56 average, while Zeke Mackay locked down the third spot on the podium at 7.07, capping off a stellar display of 3x3 results on the main stage.

Johnson continued his remarkable run in the big cubes, claiming his second gold of the day in the 4x4x4 Cube. He topped a field of 47 competitors with a 26.09 average and a quick 24.83 single. Carter Thomas followed closely in second place with a 26.66 average, while Dylan Cossin rounded out the top three with a 29.55 mark. Johnson's consistency across both the standard Rubik's Cube and larger twisty puzzles underscored his command throughout the tournament.

Carter Thomas made a major splash of his own by securing two event victories. In the Clock event, Thomas dominated the 45-person field with a winning average of 2.98 and a low single of 2.40, finishing ahead of Zachary Cribb at 3.67 and Charles Bois at 4.16. Thomas then returned to the table for the single-round 5x5x5 Cube contest, navigating 42 competitors to win with an average of 49.24. Narayan secured second place at 49.31, while Mackay took third at 52.18.

Across the broader brackets, competitors marked meaningful milestones that defined the heart of the event. Jameson Carmody delivered a massive breakthrough in the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a personal best single of 1.76, which was 78.8 percent faster than his prior mark. Dhrupud Dimble knocked 61.9 percent off his previous benchmark in Pyraminx with an 8.88 single while also registering a 21.14 Clock best. Satvik Reddy sliced 50.6 percent from his Clock personal record down to 26.24, and Jackson Smith carved out an 11.30 single in 3x3x3, improving by 26 percent.

First-time event appearances also highlighted the depth of the roster. Paul Mulloy took on six events, recording his first official attempt in the 2x2x2 Cube at 4.21, alongside debuts in the 5x5x5 Cube and Clock. Bentley Olson logged five events, highlighted by a first official 5x5x5 Cube time of 1:26.33 and a Pyraminx personal best of 3.74. First-time tournament entrants made an immediate mark as well, with Joel Lenshek notching a 10.34 in the 3x3x3 Cube and Gibson La Brec completing five events including a 19.81 in the main event.

The namesake Pyraminx tournament saw Simon Kellum capture top honors after three demanding rounds among 58 entrants. Kellum posted a winning average of 2.05 alongside a rapid 1.86 single solve. Dylan Cossin took second place with a 2.29 average, and Carter Kucala completed the podium in third at 2.46. With the United States claiming 16 podium positions and India collecting two, Pyraminx with Madison Ideas 2026 closed as a dynamic chapter in the unfolding 2026 speedcubing season.