Solar Open Mini A Santa Cruz 2024

Twenty-six competitors gathered on April 21, 2024, to test their speed in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, creating an intensely contested single-day program where every qualification spot counted. Hosted at Pollos Solar Suc. Av Cañoto, the Solar Open Mini A Santa Cruz 2024 challenged solvers across three disciplines and four rounds of high-energy play. With a packed roster competing in a streamlined schedule, earning a spot on the podium required precision and consistency from the very first scramble. The event proved that even a concentrated field can deliver high drama when every solve pushes the limits.

The premier event of the cubing competition featured a full field of 26 entrants taking on the classic 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube across two demanding rounds. Progressing through the opening stage was a rigorous test, narrowing the contenders down to an elite group of finalists chasing top marks. Samuel Galarce Moscoso rose to the challenge, claiming the victory with a standout 9.76 average in the final round. His effort was highlighted by a stunning 8.89 single, establishing the fastest mark of the tournament and setting the pace for the entire gathering in the 2024 season.

The race for the podium in the 3x3 results behind Galarce Moscoso kept the pressure high throughout the deciding round. Maicol Deimar Machaca Apaza put together a series of steady solves to secure second place with an average of 11.21. Matias Víctor Tola Lopez rounded out the top three by registering an average of 12.75, giving Bolivia a complete podium sweep in the main event. The tight spread across the final standings demonstrated how fine the margins were at this WCA competition.

In the 2x2x2 Cube, 16 competitors fought for supremacy in a direct, high-stakes single round where no slip-ups were permitted. Mateo Bernal Jimenez claimed the top spot on the podium with a winning average of 4.36, complemented by a lightning-fast best single of 3.26. The competition remained razor-close right down to the final solves, as Maicol Deimar Machaca Apaza took second place with a 4.50 average and a single of 3.04. Gabriel Marcelo Callahuara Montoya took third position with an average of 5.18 and a 4.15 single.

The Pyraminx event featured 13 contenders maneuvering through the triangular puzzle across a single decisive round. Jose Antonio Ibarra Ovando delivered an exceptional performance to capture the championship, logging a winning average of 4.45 alongside an impressive best single of 3.77. Sebastián Morón Mariscal earned the second step on the podium with an average of 6.57, while Regors Luis Ríos Estevez finished third with an average of 6.91, completing another all-Bolivian podium sweep across the weekend disciplines.

Beyond the race for hardware, the event served as an important milestone for several rising talents and seasoned competitors who achieved significant personal breakthroughs. Raquel Valencia Soto delivered one of the weekend's most remarkable time drops, setting a new 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 35.37, improving on her previous mark of 52.40 by 32.5 percent. Mateo Bonilla Ayala took on 3 events and lowered his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 5.01, an improvement of 3.7 percent on his way to a 7th place finish. Lucas Aguilar Sanjines also tackled 3 events, locking down a new 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 14.22 while securing 7th in Pyraminx. Meanwhile, Sebastian Ribera Vasquez entered 3 events and achieved a 5th place finish in Pyraminx.

The tournament also offered an ideal stage for fresh entrants navigating their first official tournament routines. Jose Agustin Roca Nuñez took part in his first WCA competition, recording his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with an 8.13 and his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube with a 26.85, ultimately finishing 15th in the 2x2x2 Cube. Said Gabriel Sanchez Saldias also marked his official debut, logging a first ever attempt of 23.45 in Pyraminx and 44.16 in the 3x3x3 Cube on his way to 13th in Pyraminx. Juan Andres Bustos Rosales completed his first ever attempts with a 4.72 in 2x2x2 Cube and a 20.32 in the 3x3x3 Cube, finishing 13th in 2x2x2 Cube. Bruno Forcucci Cardenas completed his debut as well, recording a first ever attempt of 36.23 in the 3x3x3 Cube.

The rapid succession of rounds highlighted how modern speed cubing demands versatility and focus from all participants. From the fast-paced turning of the 2x2x2 Cube to the geometric complexity of Pyraminx and the cornerstone 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube, every entrant had to adapt quickly under competitive conditions. The single-day structure kept the intensity elevated from morning to evening, rewarding consistent execution across every solve.

As the Solar Open Mini A Santa Cruz 2024 drew to a close in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the local community celebrated a vibrant day of speedcubing excellence. With all nine podium spots claimed by Bolivian competitors, the tournament illustrated the growing depth of solving talent in the region. Whether fighting for a championship title or setting a milestone personal best, every competitor contributed to an unforgettable showcase of skill and determination that sets the stage for future competitive seasons.