14-year-old Californian wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in lightning-round tiebreaker

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May 29, 2026 - 07:00

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14-year-old Californian wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in lightning-round tiebreaker

A young boy with dark hair holds a trophy over his head

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won a tense tiebreaker to take the title at this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the best young speller in the English language.

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