Clock North American Champion: 3.20 North American Record Average (WR4)

“we spent 4 days down in the dungeon handling business. you did exactly what you wanted to do. i watched you fall on your face so many fucking times with 7simul, so this was enough to make me cry. proud of you dude.” - Dad
that quote just about sums up what this journey has been like for me. i switched to 7simul in the fall, and started to get below my flip times with it. I eventually got to a 3.5 global before my first ever time using the method in competition, so the nerves were high. I ended up DNFing my average, which would have beaten the current WR by more than .3 seconds without them. This showed potential to me, and 3 months later I double DNFed my last two solves in finals out of a 3.01 WR average. I was devastated over this one, given that it could be my last chance at WR in a while. 2.52 happened and I just decided that I will go for taking back my NAR average from 2 years ago. I had one more comp and 2 more rounds before NAC to hopefully boost my confidence going into it. I got a 6 average in round 1, and DNFed 4 out of 5 of my solves in finals. I was so terrified thinking about going into NAC, so I spent the weeks leading up to it deeply analyzing the way I solve and think in comp compared to the at home counterparts. I found a consistent solving style, and I went with it. NAC round 1 started off really bad with 4.11 and 5.79, but at least I wasn't dnfing. The 3rd solve was a 3.34 off by 1 tick on AUF, so i heavy safetied on the last 2, which went fine with a 4.08 and 3.79. these two solves were definitely solved at sub 2.8 or so, so I wasn't too mad at the performance. NAC semis: The night before, i did intense compsims with Daniel Karnaukh, and if felt prepared going into tomorrow. I had major nerves in the hotel room after I woke up, and being at the venue. I went into semis with the same intentions of solving well, and making finals. I DNFed solve 1 by M1, which was really stupid but I kept myself together by talking to my friends in the waiting area. next two solves were 3.11 and 3.05 with safety flips, and i was very satisfied at this point and most of my nerves had gone away. the next solve was a 5.55 with a hard mess up during the 5th or 6th simul move, but I was fine with the time as it wasn't like above 6. Last solve was a 3.44 and I was very satisfied with my average, almost being sub 4. Finals came around after lunch and I was doing compsims with Drake. I was pretty confident going into it surrounded by people I loved. And there it happened, I was finally able to overcome the biggest mental barrier not just in my cubing career, but my whole life. I appreciate all the people I hung out with this week, and most importantly my family who were there watching me. Thank you to everyone who made this moment unforgettable.
it's over.
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[@VolodymyrK403]

keeping your nerve in one of, if not, the most important clock rounds ever is insane, incredible

[@RWOT1M]

Ok

[@J_Is_Cubing]

Ok

[@modifiedgreen]

@@VolodymyrK403 Ok

[@OxzowachiAlt]

i write this with literal tears in my eyes. i am so proud of you brendyn.

[@ozzyevan]

Nice, tied lachlan with OcR for wr4, congrats

[@reedwrichardson437]

3.94 is finally dead, and you killed it in the best way possible. Words cannot begin to describe how proud I am of you.

[@modifiedgreen]

REED W RICHARDSON hi your judge for squan again in Michigan Champs. Hope for better results in future comps!

[@TommyCherry]

So clutch. Been a long time coming, awesome to see it all come together

[@Namuundoesstuff]

3.94 is dead brendyn, you deserve this so much. you’ve really been working so hard and i’m INCREDIBLY proud that you finally put an end to the bad officials with a bang here’s to more championship wins and records!!

[@graemestone8573]

I was grinning uncontrollably while watching this, you did it man, you fucking did it

[@noahswor]

Beating 2 year old pr averages in nac finals gang!! almost both won too, been amazing seeing your progress! Sub 3 soon bud, I think you got the hard part over with

[@cartercubes]

brendyn, it was worth every discord call since day 1. it was worth the hours of practice. every clock solve you have done up until this day, paid off. every time you competed in this godforsaken event, we were rooting for you. it was worth the tears, the anger, the fails. i always believed clock was a cruel event. funny enough, your grandpa that morning gave me a better outlook on what happened to me and drake yesterday. he told us that it gets better, no matter how much we doubt ourselves. i normally don't take people's advice that seriously, but i kept his words with me that day. soon enough, i watched you get nar in the audienced. i watched you through a screen for nearly the past 4 years, i always knew you would do great things but this is one of the arcs of all time. you almost can't win in clock, but when you do, it pays off.

[@cognitaferamacademics]

"ChatGPT, Please Generate a long essay on how Brendyn Dunagan's 3.20 NAR Clock Avg was deserved"

[@twiztedcube]

Brendyn, Dude what can I say. When I woke up to you saying you made 3x3 finals I was as happy as ever, but then going to WCA live to see you breaking NAR in NAC finals!!! I WAS LIKE "NO WAY" that's something not many can say they've done, especially with the dnf streak you've had. I can not imagine the relief that overcame you once you broke this barrier, you've worked harder than anyone else that I know, you bounce back after failure with a new outlook and a new strive to break a record you've been so close to beat so many times, and what a comp and a round to break it in. In short I couldn't be more happier for a good friend of mine :) All the best for the future man! See you in future comps.

[@thehastycuber]

So fucking beautiful, I’ve been watching and hoping one day that you would break 3.94. To see it happen here at NAC is nothing short of amazing. Powerful emotions arose the room and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been a part of this moment. I am so fucking proud of you bro. :)

[@BlueJacketCubes]

so very happy i finished my average quick enough to witness the end while knowing you were on track, it was incredible bro

[@ggcubing381]

I've been waiting to see a good clock average from you since your wr fail so huge congrats!!!

[@thecubingjedi808]

Whenever I have to clutch a solve I will use this as inspiration, good job bro

[@jdcubes318]

I am so happy for you. I remember seeing your 3.94 average and also saw your first NAR at Long Beach. You really deserve this Brendyn. I know you worked really hard for this. More records will happen for you in the near future. You are an amazing person. Good luck on your future results and I hope to see you in a future competition.

[@NoahCubez]

LETS GOO BRENDYN! I can't wait to see you compete in clock in person, I'm also a SoCal Cuber

[@somerandomdudedoingstuff]

Congratulations on overcoming this giant mental barrier, Brendyn. You showed the world your true potential by breaking the North American record on the most nervous round of 2024. Beyond happy about this.

[@OkayHime]

SOCAL REPRESENT. Killer job dude insanely deserved win.

[@im_lyzole]

3.94 is over 🥹🥹

[@7sf_is_better]

Let's Go Brendyn!!! You finally did it! (Btw im grinning uncontrollably while watching this)

[@alexanderpersaud]

THATS WHY HES THE GOAT

[@AlexBohac]

Im sooo happy to see you finally not throw in a round of clock and it being when it mattered the most is insane. Im so proud of waht you did and cant wait to see what you will do. Congrats on NAR and 1st at NAC.

[@InxyCubes]

What you have accomplished is beyond words. Your and the crowd’s reactions were so emotional! Congrats bro

[@anshuchennuru]

so well deserved and so so proud, congrats brendyn!!!

[@ijskksanm4360]

Doing this in nac finals is absolutely mental! Congrants!

[@akakus]

I was watching it live on stage and since I main clock and I now all the fails that happened I was so nervous but you clutched it good job.

[@domrred]

im so fucking proud of you bro you deserve this more than anyone.

[@GTSCS27]

Being able to see how far you've come is so exciting! And the perfect execution in NAC finals! I'm so happy to be a part of your journey and getting to know you! So happy for you Brendyn I knew you could get it!

[@akashsreedharan]

you should have made the video 2 seconds shorter smh also this is so cool and the reaction was so amazing

[@n4cubing]

I can’t even put into words how happy I am for you bro you deserve this so much and I can’t wait to see what’s to come

[@guasquad284]

oh this is crazy; super super well deserved 🥳🔥

[@cadenparker35]

I watched this live you are now my favorite clock solver

[@Sambojambo_]

Insane. Tied with Lachlan’s OcR

[@RKCS-lu9kx]

YES BENDY the 200 bpm payed off

[@evanmillsap1657]

I’ve watched this 10+ times and i get chills every time

[@geoschmutz]

BRENDYN MY GOAT LETS FUCKING GOOOO

[@EvanWrightSpeedcubing]

Seriously one of the best moments of the week

[@DomBrungardtCubing]

That was insane watching it on the livestream

[@grease_551]

Unbelievably proud

[@Citruscuber]

LETS GOOOO YOURE ACTUALLY INSANE BRO

[@cfoples]

fuck yes fuck yes fuck yes

[@swiftcubing]

Bros the goat

[@caleb_kearney_cubing]

Bros just that guy

[@ClockSolver]

its finally time

[@アックサ]

LETS FUBUKING GO BENDYYYYY!!!! NAR at NAC finals is absolutely incredible, even moreso your journey to getting there despite all the dnfs and fails... seeing you overcoming this huge mental barrier is honestly one of the most inspiring moments to ever happen in cubing, like... wow. 3.94 is dead. Its finally over... ...or it's just beginning? (ily bendy ❤, ty for being you, and for choosing to not give up a dream that seemed impossible)

[@pulsarcubes]

congrats!!!!!!!

[@andreaslambropoulos1159]

So happy for you!

[@Rymscubing]

DUUUUUUDE I’M SO PROUD OF YOU 🔥

[@TetraCubing]

so happy to see you not only destroy 3.94 but finally get NAR back after over 2 years of countless fails and DNF averages, and NA champ at the same time. you're such a huge inspiration to so many people in the cubing community, can't wait for what happens next :)

[@CubingTube]

Congrats Brendyn!! 🥳 It’s been amazing watching you grow in your cubing journey over the last few years! This is VERY well deserved and I couldn’t be happier for you! Once again Congratulations Brendyn! I knew you could do it!

[@kerrycreech8669]

He’s him

[@TWCubed]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LETS GOOOOO BRENDY

[@Ihadasarcamsonce1]

Dad Dunagan is a W dad

[@TajBressert]

Goat

[@aaqbed]

Congratulations on making it this far, Brendyn! However, this is only the beginning. But I'm sure you will get WR soon.

[@a_new2007]

so unbelievably happy for you and proud of you brendyn. I can pretty confidently say this might be the most deserved record and championship title in clock history (maybe even cubing). After hanging out with you at Santa Barbara I not only got to see what an amazing cuber you are but also what a great friend and person, nobody deserves this record more than you do ❤. everytime you competed in this fucking event you had the entire community on your side. 3.94 is finally dead, beaten when it mattered most, and i can’t wait for you be beat 3.20 and beyond

[@elijah.rain.phelps]

NAR CELI NAR CELI

[@ainaka0001]

DUDE CONGRATS!!! Continental record in a continental championship is absolutely fucking insane.

[@ioannisntalis]

Lets goo Brendyn!!! After so many fails and dnf averages, you finally got what you deserved, and at the perfect moment! HUGE CONGRATS 🎉 !!

[@carsonwidjaja2252]

Really glad to have experienced this in person. No words can describe how much hard work and dedication you put into this competition . I know that we are only just watching the beginning, the future isn’t ready for what is to come!!!!!

[@DrakezCubez]

Bro Lfg it feels weird to think you have nar with you not even being top player with your 3.94 and you finally beat it up it’s 3.20 while I was watching with your family and you pull this off in finals we’re proud of you

[@Quinn-Speedcuber-wl8vv]

I have to so much to say but all I can say is THE MOST DESERVED AVERAGE EVER, READING THE DESCRIPTION ALMOST BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES

[@KnockOut49]

Bro this is insane I can’t imagine how much pressure you were under and you pulled off something amazing Huge congrats Brendyn

[@taylorschannon]

i felt so bad watching you DNF countless averages, but i was smiling the entire time watching this video, so happy you got NAR average and can’t wait to see you get so many more records! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@JJCuber27]

It's so amazing to see someone not just break, but demolish an almost 2 year mental barrier, getting a record and a championship title in the process. Huge congrats Brendyn!

[@TrentonCuzick]

I remember being on several discord calls with you just grinding clock. No one deserves this more than you.

[@ironcuber333]

Glad to see you finally beat 3.94 with 7simul! Congrats!

[@ZhaiPhifer]

Amazing!

[@cameronsomalia]

you deserve this so much, huge congrats on beating 3.94 and getting state record back!!!!

[@dylandeRubertis]

Reading the description made me tear up. This is amazing, to watch your 3.94 every day and now watch this! Proud of you Brendyn. Keep up the great work!

[@calebthecuber]

Congrats Brendan!!!!!!! So well deserved and even more impressive under these circumstances

[@BNSF4749Railfan]

Honestly glad to be part of this community to support along the way. I am extremely proud of you.

[@Chloe90125]

That’s awesome!! A very well deserved win!! Congratulations 🎊

[@Clock2x2person]

Bendy holy shit this was so fun to watch especially since the 7 sim grind started all the dnf averages this is the cherry on top love you bendy

[@ryansolves]

absolutely phenomenal perseverance. like, failing for over 6 months and being able to clutch it up in NAC finals is literally one of the most impressive things I've seen in cubing. congrats!!!! so much you deserve it

[@modifiedgreen]

DUDE CONGRATS witnessed on the LIVE STREAM

[@AshBlack1198]

im so proud of you brendyn, you worked so hard, you had plenty of fails but you pushed through them all, and proved yourself in the best way possible.

[@andersonhong2324]

As a fan watching, following and getting inspired by you, I found this so fricken satisfying to witness. I had to hand my dad my phone so that I could actually applause lol. Huge congrats, and I wish you will accomplish even more wonders!

[@benedwards1410]

Truly infinite aura, earned by months and months of hard work, for a result that is as deserved as any result ever achieved. I'm so proud of you.

[@relaxshi]

This was amazing to see live! Huge congrats on your results last weekend it really paid off!

[@mariana_lee]

you worked unbelievably hard for this, im so happy it paid off❤

[@paulmahvi3302]

Huge congrats! So glad to see it in person! No one deserves this more than you!

[@ananimatingcuber]

I was so cool being there in person and seeing you get this, amazing job Brendyn!

[@darioramirez8892]

Let’s goo Brendyn I am crying in happiness bro you deserve this I love you ❤️

[@maciekskowronski2159]

You finally did this bro, I'm so happy for you!

[@KSNCubed]

This shit is so legendary dude, congrats again

[@RamThakkar]

No words man this is truly huge ♥️🔥

[@johndavespaghetti]

the nerve control is insane on this one congrats!!!

[@MihirRai398]

most clutch performance of all time 🐐

[@BashyCubing]

Most deserved win of NAC goes to you

[@titussutterfield9439]

Unbelievably proud, bro.

[@ihateclock]

LETS GO BRENDY

[@jameschea.]

the goat 🐐 congrats!!

[@zacharyridall314]

fate puts you in some cool places.

[@owenbrooks2663]

GOATED AS HELL

[@ElijahBrownCubing]

Finally did it :)

[@AlessandroDiomampo]

so proud bro ❤️

[@CewbPianist]

Congrats :) 🐐

[@carterthomascubing]

my goat

[@braydent0821]

LETS GOOO FINALLYYYYYY