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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.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary, highlighting its history and the lives of past champions who credit the competition with shaping their academic and professional paths, with preliminaries starting soon.
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old seventh-grader, won the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in a 90-second spell-off, spelling 21 words correctly to secure his victory. Bruhat's journey to the championship began at age 7, and he practiced rigorously, including daily spell-off drills with his father. This win marks a significant achievement after previous lower placements in the competition.
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 29 words in a 90-second spell-off, setting a new record and earning a $50,000 grand prize.
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.
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "abseil" and 29 out of 30 words in a 90-second spell-off. This was his third year competing, and he will receive $50,000 in cash, a medal, and a trophy. Faizan Zaki of Texas came in second, while Shrey Parikh and Ananya Prassanna tied for third place.
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a thrilling spell-off by correctly spelling 29 words in 90 seconds, setting a new record. The competition featured challenging words, including many with schwas and homonyms, and highlighted the impressive skills of young spellers from across the United States. Bruhat's victory came after months of rigorous preparation and a previous disappointing performance, showcasing his determination and hard work.
Dev Shah, an eighth-grader from Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee and $50,000 after correctly spelling "psammophile," a plant or animal that prefers or thrives in sandy areas. He outlasted 228 other competitors, including 10 finalists, and studied 10 hours each day for the past year. The competition has become more difficult in the last two years, as its organizers have added new rules to challenge the spellers and to avoid a repeat of 2019, which ended with an eight-way tie after four hours that exhausted the bee’s list of challenging words.
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with the word "psammophile." Dev, who first competed in the national bee in 2019, is the 22nd champion in the past 24 years with South Asian heritage. He won more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. The bee, which began in 1925 and is open to students through the eighth grade, had 229 kids onstage as it began. The finalists demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge as they worked their way through a sometimes diabolical word list chosen by Scripps' 21-person word panel.
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old boy from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psammophile" in the 15th round. He takes home $50,000 cash prize and other monetary prizes and reference works. Shah is the 22nd champion in the past 24 years with South Asian heritage. The competition had 231 competitors, and the event was held in National Harbor, Maryland.
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old student from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psammophile" in the 15th round. He takes home $50,000 in cash, reference works, and other monetary prizes. The competition featured 220 contestants, with 11 advancing to the finals. The event was held in National Harbor, Maryland, and televised live on Ion.
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psammophile," a noun that describes animals and plants that prefer to live in sandy soil environments. He also correctly spelled "poliorcetics," "aegagrus," and "schistorrhachis" to take home the $50,000 cash prize. Shah previously competed in the National Spelling Bee twice and enjoys math, social studies, tennis, and playing the cello.
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word psammophile, taking home the $50,000 first prize. Eleven students made the finals after 11 million people entered spelling competitions throughout the world.
Dev Shah, an eighth-grader from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee and the $50,000 prize by correctly spelling "psammophile." Charlotte Walsh, an eighth-grader from Arlington, Virginia, won second place and $25,000, while Shradha Rachamreddy and Surya Kapu tied for third and each won $12,500. Shah dedicated months to studying and cut back on extracurricular activities to prepare for the competition. The finals began with 11 spellers left, and Shah displayed poise and a "prodigious" command of word stems and roots to secure the win.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will crown a champion among 11 finalists, most of whom are Indian American, continuing a trend that has lasted for two decades. The winner will receive more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. The bee began in 1925 and is open to students through the eighth grade. Spellers qualify by winning regional bees around the country. The typical workload for a top-level speller is 3-4 hours of studying each weekday, and more on the weekends.