Didn't expect this thread. I learned to solve the cube in 1981 while at USAFA (i did end up on ac pro that semester). Didn't touch one again until my kids were old enough to become interested. It got out of hand lol. My 2019 appointee competed at the world championships at the age of 11. my personal best is a very slow 28 seconds.
Was this World Championships 2009? Germany!
I still actively compete but I am working towards becoming a delegate. If I end up going to an Academy that has a cube club (I know Navy has one), I can organize and hopefully delegate a competition there!