Shrey Parikh, 14, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after correctly spelling 32 words in 90 seconds during a spell-off.
The California eighth-grader set a new record in the speed round, surpassing previous winners who determined their championships the same way.
Shrey finished third in 2024 and missed the national competition last year before returning to claim the championship in his final year of eligibility.
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Cywyddau. Taurokathapsia. Natchitoches.
