Tramsheds V: Autumn Saturday 2025

A mere 0.07 seconds settled the battle for the lower steps of the 2x2x2 Cube podium, proving how razor-thin the margins were across 7 intense rounds of action. Speedcubing enthusiasts gathered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on May 17, 2025, for an action-packed single-day schedule. Across the tables, 102 competitors took to their stations to test their reflexes under tournament pressure. Every fraction of a second mattered as competitors traded turns across multiple disciplines, delivering remarkable drama from the opening scrambles right through to the final solves.

Held at the Harold Park Community Hall, Tramsheds V: Autumn Saturday 2025 brought together an ambitious field ranging from seasoned contenders to tournament newcomers. The competition schedule condensed high-stakes solving across three distinct events into a relentless, engaging programme. With Australia claiming all nine available podium places, local talent was on full display. Fans watching the official WCA competition witnessed sharp technical skill across both small puzzles and larger mechanical challenges throughout the weekend.

The 2x2x2 Cube provided the day's tightest finish during its three competitive rounds. Bryan Eng captured the title with a blistering 1.66 winning average and a best single of 1.26, setting the benchmark for the 88 entrants. Behind Eng, Sora Sato secured second place with an average of 2.48, edging James Kirschner who took third in 2.55. That difference of less than a tenth of a second highlighted the intense speed cubing required on the miniature puzzle.

The classic Rubik's Cube brought the largest field of the meet, featuring 100 competitors battling through two rounds. In the headline 3x3 results, Caden Liu emerged victorious by posting a winning average of 6.58. Liu also delivered the best single of the event with a 5.48 solve. Sora Sato earned another silver medal with an average of 7.61, while Bryan Eng completed the podium in third place with a mark of 8.29, wrapping up a stellar display in the marquee event.

Larger hardware demanded endurance in the 6x6x6 Cube, where 25 competitors took on the multi-layered puzzle across two demanding stages. Bryan Eng claimed his second gold medal of the day, logging a winning average of 1:39.75 and a best single time of 1:35.72. Harrison Jonathan Newbery-Chunn pushed hard to finish runner-up with an average of 1:42.71, while Sora Sato rounded out a triple-podium day by taking third place with a time of 1:59.55.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several solvers achieved major breakthroughs that defined their personal campaigns at Tramsheds V: Autumn Saturday 2025. Jacob Skowno chopped his 2x2x2 Cube mark down to 5.89, an improvement of 56.5 percent from his previous best of 13.53, alongside a 23.21 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube. Adam Faedo slashed his 3x3x3 Cube record by 50.2 percent to 25.46 from 51.14 while setting a 2x2x2 Cube best of 5.57. Finn Burke cut his 2x2x2 Cube best by 47 percent to 2.39 and took 8th in the 3x3x3 Cube with a 7.68 best. William D'Silva dropped his 2x2x2 Cube time by 45.9 percent down to 5.20 and set a 3x3x3 Cube best of 28.98.

First-time event entries also highlighted the day's deep schedule of achievements across the floor. Jeremiah Cass tackled the 2x2x2 Cube for the first time with a 3.43 single, added his first 6x6x6 Cube mark of 3:37.15, and took 26th in the 3x3x3 Cube with an 11.04 best. Hamilton Mui recorded his first 6x6x6 Cube attempt at 8:41.81, placed 17th in 3x3x3 Cube with a 9.87 personal best, and lowered his 2x2x2 Cube mark to 2.81. Dharun Paramesh logged an opening 2x2x2 Cube attempt of 5.96 while improving his 3x3x3 Cube best to 20.88. Dorian Martin made their official debut in competitive cubing, registering a 38.71 on the 3x3x3 Cube and a 10.96 on the 2x2x2 Cube.

With fast turnarounds and memorable contests across all three categories, Tramsheds V: Autumn Saturday 2025 provided an exhilarating showcase for speedcubing in New South Wales. The blend of tight podium finishes, personal milestones, and diverse events ensured the day left a lasting mark on the regional calendar. As another successful cubing competition draws to a close, competitors carry forward new personal benchmarks and hard-earned experience into the upcoming season.