Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, has been crowned the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee following a dramatic lightning-round tiebreaker.

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation

Meet the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists as they get ready to compete for the championship.