Stevenage July 2025

Inside The Forum, the persistent clicking of puzzle mechanisms and the soft thud of hands dropping onto timing mats set a brisk tempo across two full days of action. Competitors moved between practice stations, judging tables, and the main stage as rounds progressed steadily through the schedule. The venue in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom hosted 193 participants from July 19 to July 20, 2025, creating a vibrant atmosphere where every fraction of a second mattered. Across 18 total rounds in six different disciplines, the margins at the top of the standings proved remarkably narrow.

The fiercest contest of the weekend unfolded in the 2x2x2 Cube final, where a mere thirteen hundredths of a second separated the top three finishers. Max Tully secured the title for the United Kingdom with a winning average of 1.36 seconds, posting a best single solve of 1.21 seconds along the way. Harry Allen claimed second place with a 1.46 average, while James Alonso took third at 1.49 seconds. That breathless battle set a competitive standard for the entire cubing competition, proving how unforgiving short-format solving can be when a single hesitation changes the podium order completely.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube event, James Alonso claimed top honors after four rounds of intense solving among 185 competitors. Alonso delivered a gold-medal average of 6.04 seconds, backed by a tournament-best single time of 4.77 seconds. Ryan Chan of Hong Kong finished as the runner-up with a 6.51 average, while Danny Morgan rounded out the podium in third place at 7.18 seconds. These decisive 3x3 results highlighted the caliber of solving on display, showing how precision and composure under pressure separated the leaders across multiple rounds of traditional Rubik's Cube competition.

Danny Morgan emerged as one of the most versatile competitors of Stevenage July 2025, reaching the podium in three separate events. Morgan captured victory in Clock with an average of 3.37 seconds and a best single of 2.85 seconds, finishing ahead of Blue James at 4.28 and Rufus Ponsford at 5.16. In the Skewb final, Ariel Benchetrit earned the win with an average of 2.41 seconds, edging Morgan who took second in 3.22 seconds, with Tom Nugent following in 3.49 seconds. Morgan also added a third-place finish in Megaminx to cap a remarkably productive weekend on the competition floor.

The international contingent left a substantial mark on the remaining events at Stevenage July 2025. Sweden's Bo Forsell conquered the Pyraminx field of 147 solvers, recording a winning average of 2.25 seconds and a single solve of 1.66 seconds. Harry Allen secured second place with 2.69 seconds, while Tegan Hill placed third at 3.11. In Megaminx, Ali Antar of Egypt dominated the two-round bracket of 79 entrants, posting a winning average of 41.56 seconds and an exceptional single solve of 31.93 seconds. Johnny Morello Kerlaff earned second place with 44.80, just ahead of Morgan's 45.40 average.

Beyond the championship races, the floor saw remarkable individual progression from competitors tackling new milestones across the schedule. Ethan Tyaba Kigundu entered six events and cut his Pyraminx personal best down to 8.85 seconds, which was 72 percent faster than his previous mark of 31.57 seconds, while also posting his first official attempts in Skewb at 17.04 and Clock at 33.52. Viraj Rana trimmed his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 3.74 seconds from 10.90, an improvement of 65.7 percent, alongside first attempts in Skewb with 13.09 and Pyraminx with 13.89. Arthur Jones dropped his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 64.7 percent to 2.76 seconds from 7.82, while recording initial official times of 18.01 in Clock and 8.44 in Skewb.

Similar breakthroughs continued across the roster throughout the weekend. Charlie Farrow lowered their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 62.1 percent to 11.93 seconds from 31.49, adding first attempts in Pyraminx at 23.06 and Skewb at 56.36. Kabir Chaudhury improved their 2x2x2 Cube record by 46.6 percent to 4.26 seconds from 7.98, while completing initial attempts in Pyraminx at 8.45 and Skewb at 9.57. Ethan Liang bettered their 2x2x2 Cube time by 42.2 percent to 5.21 seconds, Macey Nevitt dropped their Pyraminx best by 40.4 percent to 5.04 seconds, and Bradley Prosser advanced his 2x2x2 Cube best by 31.3 percent to 2.75 seconds. Liam Walton also took on six events, logging first attempts in Clock, Megaminx, and Pyraminx.

The United Kingdom dominated the medal count overall, securing 15 of the 18 available podium positions, while competitors representing Egypt, Sweden, and Hong Kong each earned one top-three placing. Across all six events, the standard of speed cubing remained exceptionally high from the opening scrambles on Saturday morning through the final awards on Sunday afternoon. Every round rewarded consistency, technical control, and rapid recognition under the timer.

As another successful WCA competition came to a close at The Forum, the community celebrated both the podium champions and the dozens of personal milestones achieved across the board. Stevenage July 2025 delivered dramatic finishes, elite speedcubing, and significant progress for solvers of all experience levels. With the 2025 calendar moving forward, the focus shifts to the next gatherings on the regional circuit, where competitors will look to carry their momentum into future challenges.