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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.
Three female wrestlers from Ohio, Emma Hanrahan, Lacie Knick, and Lily Zimmerlin, have qualified to compete in the 2023 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals in North Dakota this weekend. They are among the top freestyle wrestlers in the state and will represent the USA Wrestling-Ohio National team at the University of North Dakota.
North Minneapolis dance team Dance City emerged as national champions in a dance competition held in Las Vegas, showcasing their talent and hard work against dancers from renowned platforms like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. The team expressed gratitude for the community's support in helping them reach the competition and emphasized the importance of believing in oneself and putting in hard work to achieve success.