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Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Dallas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after intense preparation, describing his final moments as hyperventilating with excitement and nearly losing his breath, but he managed to spell the winning word correctly and expressed interest in possibly shifting his focus to math competitions.
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after nearly making a costly mistake but ultimately spelling the winning word 'eclaircissement' correctly, showcasing his passion for language and resilience.
Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Dallas won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 'éclaircissement,' marking a remarkable comeback after finishing second last year. The event celebrated its 100th anniversary, featuring contestants from all over the U.S. and several other countries, with a rich history and evolving word list.
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after nearly making a mistake due to overconfidence, showcasing his passion for words and language, and becoming the fifth runner-up in history to come back and win the title.
Faizan Zaki, after nearly losing his chance due to overconfidence, successfully won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the fifth runner-up to win the title in a remarkable comeback, and celebrated his victory with a total earnings of $77,500. The event marked the end of its long-standing venue near Washington, set to move to Constitution Hall in 2026.
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, the 110th edition, by correctly spelling éclaircissement in a dramatic final round, earning over $50,000 in prizes.
Faizan Zaki won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in a dramatic finish, besting Sarvadnya Kadam in the 20th round after a tense competition with multiple perfect rounds and eliminations, earning him the title and a $50,000 prize.
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old seventh-grader from Tampa, won the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee, defeating Faizan Zaki in a spell-off and earning a $50,000 prize.