Yukon Solve It Whitehorse 2026

Ten podium spots out of eighteen went to Canadian solvers as the action unfolded at Old Firehall on June 27, 2026. A focused field of 28 competitors gathered in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, navigating seven rounds across six events. Leading the charge for the host nation was Kyle Santucci, whose four gold medals paced a dominant weekend on home soil. From the traditional Rubik's Cube to specialized twisty puzzles, Canadian speedcubing talent set a formidable standard across the entire schedule.

The premier event delivered top-tier 3x3 results during the two rounds of 3x3x3 Cube competition. Kyle Santucci secured the title with a commanding 6.35 winning average in the final, complemented by a tournament-best single of 5.26 seconds. Chile's Gustavo Ignacio Pineda Gonzalez claimed the second position on the podium with an 8.49 average, while Marco Yang of Canada took third with a 9.84 average. The contest set a blistering benchmark for this high-energy cubing competition in the northern territory.

Santucci continued his remarkable showing in the smaller rotation puzzles, capturing victories in both the 2x2x2 Cube and Skewb. In the 2x2x2 Cube, he posted a rapid 1.74 average to lead Pineda Gonzalez at 3.41 and Jayden Mitchell of the United States at 3.80. Transitioning over to Skewb, Santucci registered an average of 4.52, while Zachary Miller of the United States finished second with 5.69 and Canada's Laura Plourde rounded out the top three with 5.79. It proved to be an outstanding showcase of speed cubing finesse.

The big cubes saw Santucci claim his fourth title at Yukon Solve It Whitehorse 2026, winning the 4x4x4 Cube with a swift 27.34 average and a best single of 23.29. Pineda Gonzalez took his third silver of the weekend with a 37.83 average, followed closely by Mitchell in third place at 40.66. Meanwhile, the Pyraminx title went to Canada's Marco Yang, who recorded a 7.14 average and a 4.94 single. DaYeong Kim of the Republic of Korea earned second with 7.48, just ahead of Mitchell's 7.70.

In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded discipline, Canadian competitors completed a clean sweep of the podium places. Memorisation and execution under the blindfold demanded ultimate concentration, where Rex Kotovich clinched the win with a single time of 1:49.41. Alex Mutch followed in second place with a time of 2:10.35, while Marco Yang secured his third overall medal of the meet by taking third place in 2:18.93. The triple medal finish underscored the extraordinary versatility present throughout the Canadian contingent.

Beyond the championship finals, the heart of the WCA competition lay in the breakthroughs achieved across the tournament floor. Kolton Bellmore-Mayer delivered a standout performance, chopping his 2x2x2 Cube personal best down to 2.75 seconds, an improvement of 50.8 percent over his prior mark, while also recording a new Pyraminx best of 8.69 and logging a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:32.90. Kalen Bruesch entered three events, cutting their Skewb best by 7.2 percent to 6.92 seconds and securing a best finish of 10th. Paul Angelo Jovenes took on four events, completing a first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 12.44 seconds and a first 4x4x4 Cube attempt in 1:44.61.

First-time participants stepped onto the tournament stage with remarkable determination at Yukon Solve It Whitehorse 2026. Samuel Badley completed his first WCA competition across five events, posting a first ever attempt at Pyraminx of 12.15 seconds on his way to 12th place. Luke Norton also made his debut across five events, recording a first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 10.27 seconds. Marcus Carruthers contested five events in his debut, earning sixth place in Pyraminx with an opening mark of 8.37 in Skewb. Albert Morin tackled four events, setting a first 3x3x3 Cube mark of 19.29, while Jeremy Beausejour placed eighth in Pyraminx with an initial 6.85 single.

The one-day gathering concluded with memories of high-speed execution and personal milestones across every bracket. With international representation spanning Chile, the United States, and the Republic of Korea alongside the domestic lineup, the northern venue delivered world-class excitement from start to finish. As solvers pack away their puzzles, the outstanding results established during this memorable competition will remain a benchmark for future seasons across the Canadian cubing circuit.