Wichita Air Capital Cubing 2026

Seven distinct events across 15 intense rounds gave the 30 competitors at Wichita Air Capital Cubing 2026 a thorough test of mechanical skill and adaptability. Staged at the Morning Star Community Church on June 13, 2026, the single-day gathering in Wichita, Kansas, USA, brought together a packed schedule. From compact rotational speed to the endurance needed for massive multi-layered puzzles, the event showcased the broad spectrum of speedcubing disciplines in full detail.

The traditional 3x3x3 Cube contest saw 30 competitors battle across three full stages of play. When the final round wrapped up, the official 3x3 results confirmed Benjamin J. Dunn as the winner with an average of 7.83 seconds, which included a single solve of 6.66. Samuel Pollom claimed second place with an 8.98 average, while Wade Buhrman took third on a 9.80 mark. The classic Rubik's Cube division delivered high tension, setting a sharp benchmark for the varied puzzles that followed.

Benjamin J. Dunn went on an extraordinary run across the program, winning five separate categories throughout the day. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Dunn secured top honors with a winning average of 2.13 seconds, featuring a sub-second single of 0.96. Nate Perry finished runner-up at 2.49, followed by Connor Andrew Baldwin in third at 3.30. In the Skewb final, Dunn edged the field with a 4.76 average to defeat Virgil Jon Jordan, who posted a 4.80 average, and Trenton Cuzick, who took third at 5.18.

The range of events extended into larger geometric and layered formats. Dunn earned his fourth title in Megaminx, navigating the dodecahedral layout to record a winning average of 52.65 and a best single of 50.84. Gabriel Coleman secured second in the event at 1:06.12, with Chaeli Baker finishing third in 1:08.61. Dunn also collected the top prize in the 5x5x5 Cube, putting up a winning average of 1:00.32 ahead of Baker at 1:03.14 and Lydia Workman at 1:06.04.

Beyond the traditional two-handed formats, alternate solving styles and big cubes demanded different tactics. Gabriel Coleman broke Dunn's winning streak in the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, taking first place with an average of 15.75 seconds to Dunn's 15.80, while Wade Buhrman picked up third at 17.68. The largest puzzle on the schedule, the 7x7x7 Cube, belonged to Chaeli Baker, who took victory with an average of 2:26.82, followed by Lydia Workman at 2:42.15 and Dunn in third at 3:05.70.

Away from the top steps of the podium, personal milestones defined the competition floor. Caleb Z. Parish demonstrated massive progression, chopping 51.2 percent off their 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best to hit 26.09, while also improving their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 34.4 percent to 2.46. Ethan Herrill delivered a 39.3 percent improvement in Skewb with a 5.12 result and posted a first ever attempt in 5x5x5 Cube at 3:47.40. Brandon Seibel improved their Skewb best by 36 percent to 9.60 and registered a first attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with 47.49. Alec Aubuchon entered all seven events, placing eighth in 7x7x7 Cube with a first attempt time of 6:03.15 and trimming 31.7 percent from their 2x2x2 Cube mark to 6.17.

The momentum continued across other balance sheets. Ira John Dalbom logged their first official attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 41.63 and Megaminx at 2:40.62, while shaving 28.9 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube best down to 3.52. Nathaniel Sinitambirivoutin Kiffer reached eighth in the 3x3x3 Cube, improved their 2x2x2 Cube time by 26 percent to 3.41, and recorded a first 5x5x5 Cube attempt at 3:55.06. Fernando Robles Alvarado dropped their 2x2x2 Cube standard by 23.5 percent to 4.06 and improved their 5x5x5 Cube best by 14 percent to 2:03.49. Michael Lie made big headway in Megaminx, lowering their best by 21.1 percent to 2:29.26.

Every official cubing competition relies on this blend of elite podium battles and personal breakthroughs across diverse puzzle formats. At Wichita Air Capital Cubing 2026, the United States competitors swept all 21 podium positions across the seven contested disciplines. As another WCA competition entry enters the official record books, the display of speed cubing versatility in Wichita will stand as a memorable benchmark for the rest of the 2026 season.