Shrey Parikh Shatters Records at Spelling Bee
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- Published
- May 29, 2026
- Duration
- 1:43
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- Last updated
- May 30, 2026
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, stunned the spelling world by winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee with a record-breaking 32-word tiebreaker in 90 seconds — including the nail-biting final word, “bromocriptine.” After missing last year’s school bee due to illness, he returned stronger, fueled by relentless practice and mentorship, to out…
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, stunned the spelling world by winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee with a record-breaking 32-word tiebreaker in 90 seconds — including the nail-biting final word, “bromocriptine.” After missing last year’s school bee due to illness, he returned stronger, fueled by relentless practice and mentorship, to outlast rival Ishaan Gupta and claim the title. His victory, the 31st for someone of Indian heritage in 37 years, proves that grit and resilience
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