Shrey, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The victory was marked by a tiebreaker round that involved a lightning round format, which is not commonly used in the competition.
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California Teen Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
Shrey, a teenager from Rancho Cucamonga, California, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition concluded with a lightning-round tiebreaker, which was a notable aspect of the event.
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California teen wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in dramatic lightning-round tiebreaker
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California Teen Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee