California teen Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 32 words in a rapid-fire spell-off. He defeated Ishaan Gupta, who spelled 25 words correctly, in a competition that featured 247 finalists. The event has a long history, dating back to 1925, and has evolved into a prestigious academic contest.
- ▪Shrey Parikh won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 32 words correctly in 90 seconds.
- ▪He received a $50,000 cash prize for his victory.
- ▪The competition featured 247 finalists aged 15 or younger, competing over three days in Washington.
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- ▪ California teen wins Bee in tiebreaker spell-off — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Live updates: Scripps National Spelling Bee is down to four finalists — Quick Post — Washington Post — National
- ▪ California teen Shrey Parikh wins National Spelling Bee in dramatic tiebreaker — The Guardian — US
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Open this photo in gallery:Shrey Parikh lifts the trophy after winning the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, on Thursday.Kevin Lamarque/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountShrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off on Thursday, correctly spelling 32 words rapid-fire over 90 seconds to claim the $50,000 cash prize.He defeated Ishaan Gupta, a 12-year-old seventh-grader from Jersey City, New Jersey, who got 25 words correct from the same list, after having been sequestered during Shrey’s turn.Both advanced to the dramatic finale in the televised competition after they survived 18 rounds without misspelling a word on the final day.
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