Aaron Jake Wong Wins Final NAC Clock Title
16th Seed Aaron Jake Wong Captures Historic Clock Championship at NAC 2026 with a 2.73 average
Aaron Jake Wong is the final North American Champion in Clock.
The 16th seed delivered the performance of his career on Friday, winning Clock at NAC 2026 with a 2.73 average to claim the last ever North American Championship in the event. With Clock set to make its final appearance at the World Championship in 2027 before leaving official competition, Wong’s victory secures a unique place in speedcubing history.
Wong edged out Alessandro Diomampo (2.82) and Volodymyr Kapustianskyi (2.89) in a tightly contested final, where just 0.16 seconds separated the entire podium.
Final Podium
🥇 Aaron Jake Wong (United States) - 2.73
🥈 Alessandro Diomampo (United States) - 2.82
🥉 Volodymyr Kapustianskyi (United States) - 2.89
The victory was especially emotional for Wong. In his post-event interview, he admitted he felt he had not been performing well throughout the competition. Fighting back tears, he thanked his friend, Luke Griesser, for encouraging him to keep believing in himself when his confidence was fading.
For Wong, the championship was more than just a gold medal. It was validation after entering the event as the 16th seed and overcoming the odds on the biggest stage.