Santa Cruz Open 10 Years 2025

Dylan Aramayo Calle delivered an unforgettable masterclass in speedcubing by sweeping through the 3x3x3 Cube final with a winning average of 8.82 seconds and a best single of 7.88. That stunning performance stood as the crowning achievement of a packed weekend at Universidad NUR, where 49 competitors gathered on June 7 and 8 to contest Santa Cruz Open 10 Years 2025. Across two days of high-intensity solving in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, the entire tournament was made possible by the diligent local organizing team, dedicated delegates, and tireless volunteers who kept all 20 rounds of action running with precision.

The operations team handled a dense schedule covering 12 official events without missing a beat, ensuring smooth transitions from opening scrambles to the final podium presentations. Volunteers managed everything from scorekeeping and running cubes between tables to monitoring solve stations, creating the ideal stage for elite head-to-head battles. Their steady coordination gave competitors from across the region the confidence to push their speeds to the absolute limit throughout this vibrant WCA competition.

Aramayo Calle converted that well-run environment into pure gold across multiple categories. In addition to his victory in the classic Rubik's Cube main event, he seized first place in 4x4x4 Cube with an average of 33.92 seconds and captured the 3x3x3 One-Handed title with a 15.45 average. His versatility across small and medium puzzles set the benchmark for the entire meeting, earning him three separate first-place finishes in a dominant display of dexterous puzzle solving.

The big cube categories belonged to Samuel Galarce Moscoso, who orchestrated commanding victories on the heavier hardware. Galarce Moscoso claimed the 5x5x5 Cube gold with a 1:02.21 average before powering through the 6x6x6 Cube event with an average of 1:57.02. Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas answered back with remarkable stamina of his own, winning the grueling 7x7x7 Cube with a 3:04.58 average, conquering Megaminx in 53.22 seconds, and securing the Skewb title with an average of 6.18 seconds.

Shorter formats and specialist categories produced equally gripping results on the tournament floor. Mateo Bernal Jimenez claimed the 2x2x2 Cube title by averaging a blistering 2.42 seconds, edging out Galarce Moscoso and Yañez Terrazas in the final. Pablo Ariel Cuellar Rosales dominated Clock with a winning mark of 6.66 seconds, while Antonio Adorno Suarez proved fastest on Pyraminx with a 3.77 average. Sebastián Morón Mariscal rounded out the gold-medal list by navigating the 3x3x3 Blindfolded division with a single of 1:33.10.

Behind the headline trophies, the heart of this cubing competition beat in the massive personal milestones registered throughout the middle of the field. Giselle Victoria Beramendi Illanes delivered one of the weekend's biggest leaps forward, slicing 57.1 percent off her 3x3x3 Cube best with a new mark of 34.64 seconds. Samuel Enrique Duran Montenegro registered a huge 48.7 percent improvement with a 22.00 single on the 3x3, while Aisha Chain Saba dropped 45.5 percent on 2x2x2 Cube down to 11.19 seconds and made her first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a time of 22.52. Fabian Pradel Egüez cut his 3x3 mark by 42.4 percent to 28.87 seconds across his three entered events.

Other competitors embraced brand-new disciplines and took on expanded event slates across the two days. Aarom Lucas Cuellar Velasquez entered five events, recording his first ever official attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 37.92 seconds, 2x2x2 Cube at 4.01, and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:57.99. Ana Lucia Aponte Ibáñez took on five events and achieved a 13th-place finish in Megaminx during her first attempt at 3:30.91, alongside a 37.2 percent improvement in 2x2x2 Cube to 5.38 seconds. Juan Carlos Ortiz Velásquez tackled Clock for the first time with an 18.38 single while lowering his 3x3 best by 11.4 percent to 9.87, and Leandro Cuellar Justiniano made his debut in Skewb with a 16.07 single on his way to 10th place.

The overall medal breakdown underscored deep regional depth, with Bolivian solvers earning 31 podium spots alongside five podiums for visiting Peruvian competitors. From the foundational 3x3 results to intricate big-cube scrambles, the weekend reflected the strength of the continental scene. Every puzzle was resolved smoothly thanks to the disciplined volunteer crew that kept the tables moving steadily through every stage of the draw.

As Santa Cruz Open 10 Years 2025 came to a close, the gathering served as a proud celebration of community and growth for speed cubing in 2025. The organizers and staff at Universidad NUR delivered a flawless anniversary tournament that honored the history of the event while establishing high standards for future local fixtures. Competitors now look ahead to building upon their personal achievements and records when the next competitive season gets underway.