Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old contestant, has won the prestigious Scripps Spelling Bee, celebrated this year for its 101st anniversary.
The competition concluded with a nail-biting 'spell-off', a rapid-fire format that has been utilized three times since it was introduced in 2021.
Parikh's victory adds to the excitement of a long-standing tradition in spelling competitions, showcasing the talents of young spellers across the nation.