Quiero Fruta Cubing 2023

Twenty-five competitors gathered on May 20, 2023, for a fast-paced day of Rubik's Cube action in Lambaré, Paraguay. Solvers journeyed across the region and crossed borders to take their seats at the Quiero Fruta venue, including international entrant Gabriel Cantanhêde Vieira traveling in from Brazil. The dedicated field converged for Quiero Fruta Cubing 2023 to test their preparation over three packed rounds of classic three-by-three solving.

The single-discipline schedule allowed every entrant to focus entirely on the main event across the one-day gathering. Speedcubing in the Central Department of Paraguay brought together experienced tournament regulars and ambitious newcomers willing to log the miles. With three complete stages narrowing the field down to the fastest hands, every solve carried significant weight from the opening attempts in the morning.

Martin Alejandro Benítez López captured the championship title with commanding consistency across the final round. Delivering an official winning average of 10.18 seconds, Benítez López held off strong challenges from his national peers to top the podium. His final set featured a best single solve of 7.63 seconds, securing first place for Paraguay and leading the event from the front.

The battle for the remaining podium spots remained tight throughout the concluding round of the cubing competition. David Emmanuel Velozo Cabrera claimed the runner-up position with an impressive mark of 10.35 seconds on average. Milko Sebastián Gutiérrez Arroyo took third place by recording an 11.15 average, completing an all-Paraguayan podium sweep in front of the assembled crowd.

Behind the top three, the depth of the field was evident as competitors pushed their limits across every turn of the puzzle. Victor Ayala achieved a 7th place finish while locking in personal marks of 9.71 for a single solve and an 11.41 average. Meanwhile, Elías Villamayor advanced to a 6th place finish, recording an average of 11.49 along with a 9.10 single to cap a demanding sequence of rounds.

The middle of the scoreboard held remarkable personal milestones that the final 3x3 results cannot fully capture on their own. Lucca Navarro Romero took on the event in his fifth career outing, delivering a personal best single of 22.43 seconds, which was 44.6 percent faster than his prior best of 40.50. Diego Emanuel Insfrán Sanchez completed his three-by-three attempts with a personal best of 21.46 seconds, marking a 29.5 percent improvement over his previous 30.43 record. Jorge Sol entered the puzzle and earned a 12th place finish, shaving 19.4 percent off his record with a 16.22 personal best. Santiago Grande Fretes locked in a 25.61 personal best single, an improvement of 15.8 percent over his prior 30.43 time.

Fresh faces and traveling veterans also found success during the tournament sessions. Mia Aylin Mereles Samaniego attended her first WCA competition, recording her first ever attempt at the classic three-by-three event in 1:16.89. Santino Osvaldo Camps Torres also experienced his first official tournament, logging his first ever attempt in 3:16.39. Angel Antonio Martínez Pereyra posted his first ever attempt at 26.34 seconds during his debut appearance, while Gonzalo Daniel Britez Gago completed his own inaugural attempt with a time of 44.43 seconds.

The action at Quiero Fruta Cubing 2023 demonstrated the continuing growth of speed cubing within the country. From international travels to local debuts, every competitor contributed to an efficient day of high-level solving. As the 2023 calendar progresses, the marks set in Lambaré establish an exciting standard for upcoming regional matchups.