Seattle Cube Cascade UW 2025

Đỗ Quang Hưng delivered a masterclass across multiple disciplines at the University of Washington, Oak Hall, capturing three titles in dominant fashion. Headlining the 3x3 results, the Vietnamese competitor recorded a winning average of 6.56 seconds across three rounds, backed by the round best single solve of 5.43 seconds. That performance anchored an electric day of speedcubing in Seattle, Washington, USA, where 84 competitors gathered on October 4, 2025, to test their skills across five events and nine intense rounds.

The 3x3x3 Cube final rounded out a fiercely contested podium behind Đỗ. Vikram Haldar of the United States secured the runner-up spot with a solid 7.78 average, while fellow American Ron G. Arama took third place with an 8.24 mark. With 82 competitors entering the classic Rubik's Cube event, the qualification battles were demanding, setting a high standard that resonated through every bracket and puzzle category across the entire cubing competition schedule.

Beyond the main event, Đỗ extended his reach to the larger puzzles with equal precision. In the 4x4x4 Cube, which featured 59 competitors in a straight final, Đỗ took top honours with an average of 21.95 seconds and a blistering single of 18.45 seconds. Kevin Hays of the United States finished second with a 27.10 average, followed by India's Rituraj Sohoni in third at 29.70 seconds. The display showed the depth of international talent competing in the Pacific Northwest this autumn.

Đỗ completed his golden treble in the 5x5x5 Cube, outpacing 40 other solvers with an average of 38.30 seconds and a best single of 36.19 seconds. Kevin Hays again claimed silver with a 49.46 average, while Jack Anderson finished third with 54.80 seconds. In total, the United States collected nine podium spots, Vietnam earned four, and India secured two across the tournament, reflecting a balanced and competitive distribution of silverware at this premier WCA competition.

The remaining events brought different faces to the top of the podium. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Ian Cantius Fredric of India prevailed with a 1.47 winning average, edging out Ron G. Arama's 1.92 and Đỗ's 2.14. In Square-1, Sameer Aggarwal of the United States led a field of 28 solvers over two rounds, winning with a 7.29 average and a fast 4.41 single, ahead of Aiden Bartlett in second with 8.62 and Arama picking up another medal in third with 10.15.

Beneath the top podium spots, the true story of the weekend was the remarkable progression achieved by competitors across the brackets. Archie Braendlein tackled five separate events and delivered massive personal bests, cutting his Square-1 time down to 18.03 seconds, an improvement of 48.7 percent, alongside a 5x5x5 Cube mark of 1:15.85 that shaved 38.6 percent off his previous benchmark. Reajnithdra Thesis Ly mirrored that progress in Square-1, recording a personal best of 19.79 seconds to drop his record by 47.1 percent, while also setting a 4x4x4 Cube personal best of 42.62 seconds.

New milestones arrived in abundance for newcomers and seasoned entrants alike. Vijay Lin lowered his 2x2x2 Cube mark to 2.30 seconds, a 45 percent leap, while Ethan Wu registered a 37.8 percent improvement on 2x2x2 with 6.65 seconds and posted a 1:24.46 in his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube. Owen Jensen set a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 17.08 seconds, improving by 36.3 percent, while also completing his first official 5x5x5 solve in 4:02.20. Krishil Patel made a strong debut at his first official tournament, logging a 17.09 single on 3x3x3 and a 1:17.92 in his initial 4x4x4 attempt. Fellow debutant Kriansh Patel marked the occasion with an opening 3x3x3 solve of 16.50 seconds and a 6.13 in 2x2x2, while Desh Rand secured 13th place in Square-1 with a personal best of 16.79 seconds, 32.8 percent faster than before.

The sheer volume of individual milestones made this edition of Seattle Cube Cascade UW 2025 memorable for everyone in attendance. Whether contending for podium places or navigating official timers for the first time, the gathering proved how vibrant the speed cubing scene remains across the region as competitors turn their focus toward the next season of competition.