12-Year-Old Bruhat Soma Wins Scripps Spelling Bee in Thrilling Tiebreaker
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Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 29 out of 30 words correctly in a lightning-round tiebreaker, earning a trophy and over $50,000 in prizes. Despite his nerves, Bruhat's extensive preparation paid off, though the format of the tiebreaker left some observers disappointed. This victory continues the trend of Indian American dominance in the competition.
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