14-year-old Shrey Parikh became the new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after battling a tense tiebreaker round. In the last round, the Indian-origin teen spelt 32 words correctly in 90 seconds.

Indian-Origin Shrey Parikh Is New U.S. Spelling Bee Champion, Wins $52,500 Prize

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Indian-Origin Shrey Parikh Is New U.S. Spelling Bee Champion, Wins $52,500 Prize