7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The moment Faizan Zaki,13, wins US National Spelling Bee crown by spelling éclaircissement
The 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, who lost in a lightning-round tiebreaker last year, outlasted eight other accomplished spellers to win the title. Told to take a deep breath before his final word, 'éclaircissement,' he collapsed to the stage after saying the final letter.
