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education1 year ago•4 min saved

Top Spellers Compete in 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee saw intense competition among 245 spellers, including six returning finalists. Aliyah Alpert, an eighth-grader from Phoenix, advanced to the semifinals but was ultimately eliminated by the word "omao." This was her last chance to compete due to age restrictions. The event featured participants from all 50 states, D.C., U.S. territories, and Ghana, with parents and supporters actively cheering on the contestants.

via The Washington Post|

#competition #education #national-finals

sports1 year ago•39 min saved

"Penn State Dominates 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships with 12th Title Win"

The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team clinched the 2024 NCAA Championship with a perfect 6-0 run in the national semifinals, adding eight All-Americans to their roster. Under the guidance of head coach Cael Sanderson, the team secured their third straight team title and 12th overall, with a school record six wrestlers advancing to the national finals. The Nittany Lions dominated the competition, leaving Kansas City with 148.0 points, while also producing several individual standout performances, including senior Beau Bartlett, sophomore Levi Haines, and redshirt freshman Mitchell Mesenbrink.

via Penn State Athletics|

#cael-sanderson #national-finals #ncaa-championship