Welcome to Speedcuber Spotlight, our weekly interview series focused on the people behind the solves.
In Episode 14, Michael Rosenkranz sits down with Kyle Santucci, reigning North American Champion. They trace his journey from growing up in Edmonton to breaking through on the international stage, explore how taking up distance running has influenced his mental approach to competitive cubing, and discuss his long-term vision for staying at the top of the sport for years to come.
In this episode:
Edmonton roots: tracing Kyle’s path from early local competitions to major championship podiums
Pushing physical and mental limits: how taking up running correlates to building mental endurance for solving
The thrill of the sport: what it truly feels like to break through at the highest level
Longevity in the sport: looking 5 to 10 years into the future and aspiring to build a lasting legacy like Feliks Zemdegs
New episodes release every Monday on SpeedcubingTV & Speedcuber’s Digest.
