Winnipeg Fall 2026

Six events tested the resolve and dexterity of competitors gathered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on September 19, 2026. Speedcubing demands total concentration under any circumstances, but the mental focus required to execute solutions quickly without hesitation mirrors the intense disciplines of blindfolded solving, where memorisation and spatial execution must operate seamlessly in the mind before hands ever turn a layer. At the University of Winnipeg, every competitor on the floor had to summon that exact internal clarity as they took their seats at this WCA competition.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest delivered sharp times at the top of the standings, serving up exciting 3x3 results across the roster. Raphael Fast claimed first place with an impressive mark of 9.17 seconds, edging out Julian Favell who finished in second place with a 9.40. Micah Enns rounded out the podium positions in third place with a 9.68. The classic Rubik's Cube proved once again why it remains the central proving ground for fingertip control and tactical efficiency in modern speed cubing.

Micah Enns put together a commanding day across the larger puzzles, demonstrating the immense mental endurance needed to maintain control across multiple layers. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Enns took the top spot with a winning result of 33.48 seconds, finishing ahead of Mia Willow Pahl who registered 42.75 for second, and Keith Wierckx who secured third in 44.54. The precision carried directly into the 5x5x5 Cube, where Enns captured another victory with a time of 1:01.48.

The remaining podium places in the 5x5x5 Cube showcased fine international performances, as Raphael Fast placed second with a time of 1:19.08 and Mexico's Diego Trujeque took third with 1:22.40. Across the six contested disciplines, Canadian entrants claimed seventeen podium spots while Mexico took one. The versatility of the roster was on full display throughout the afternoon as solvers pivoted between standard nxn puzzles and side events.

In the 2x2x2 Cube, Sean Thorsteinson topped the charts with a rapid 2.55, closely pursued by Raphael Fast in second at 2.58 and Micah Enns in third at 2.86. Thorsteinson continued that momentum over to Pyraminx, taking the title with a mark of 4.34 seconds. Wilmer Daniel Almazan Cabrera secured second place in Pyraminx with 5.98, while Raphael Fast collected another podium finish in third place with 6.27. In Square-1, Andy Mai won the event in 15.70, followed by Emma Kemp in second at 17.51 and Wilmer Daniel Almazan Cabrera in third at 19.23.

Beyond the medalists, the true heart of the cubing competition lived in the massive personal strides logged throughout the field. Krishna Kamalakannan chopped down their Pyraminx mark to 11.54, an improvement of 53.3 percent over their previous best of 24.71, while also dropping their 3x3x3 Cube best by 22.8 percent to 12.87 and recording a first attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:04.10. Cole Hingey dropped their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 59.3 percent to 5.43, down from 13.33, alongside a first Pyraminx mark of 9.01. Callum Monahan lowered their 3x3x3 Cube record by 57.2 percent to 27.85, down from 1:05.03, while also completing a first 4x4x4 Cube attempt at 2:10.05. Lukas Hildebrandt improved their 4x4x4 Cube best by 42.7 percent to 51.70 and posted a first 5x5x5 Cube effort of 2:00.74.

Fresh faces and expansive event schedules shaped the day for many others taking on new challenges. John Nico Deita made their first appearance at a competition, entering five events and earning a best finish of 10th in Pyraminx while logging a first 3x3x3 Cube attempt of 24.90. Kylan Dyck also took part in their first official tournament, entering five events and securing 15th in 4x4x4 Cube with a 55.08 debut. Uriah King tackled all six events, earning 12th in Square-1 with a first attempt of 19.77 and posting first attempts in 2x2x2 Cube at 4.32 and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:06.68. Zaheen Rahman recorded a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 9.98, a 20.9 percent drop from 12.61, while also making first attempts in 4x4x4 Cube at 1:06.48 and 5x5x5 Cube at 2:07.56.

The energy and dedication demonstrated throughout Winnipeg Fall 2026 highlighted the deep preparation required across every discipline. Solvers navigated rapid turns and intricate algorithms, turning individual practice into measurable milestones on the official scoreboards. As another gathering in Manitoba concludes, competitors take away fresh personal marks and foundational experience to fuel their training for upcoming tournaments in the season ahead.