Eight kids just broke the 2019 National Spelling Bee

Eight kids just broke the 2019 National Spelling Bee
By Johnny Lieu

In an incredible finale, 2019 National Spelling Bee ended with not one but eight co-champions.

At the end of the 17th round, three hours into the Scripps-sponsored competition, longtime announcer Jacques Bailly made a startling declaration: All remaining spellers at end of the final's 20th round would be named a co-champion.

"We are now in uncharted territory. We do have plenty of words remaining on our list, but we'll soon run out of words that could possibly challenge you," Bailly said. "We're throwing the dictionary at you, and you’re showing the dictionary who’s boss."

It became a three-round playoff against the eight remaining spellers, who would each take home a $50,000 prize if they survived at the end of the final, which took place on Thursday. Read more...

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May 31, 2019 at 06:55AM
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