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Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Faizan Zaki says he was 'hyperventilating' during win

"I was just so excited and, like, after I spoke my word, at the end, when I spoke my word, I was kind of losing breath," Faizan Zaki said on " Good Morning America " Friday, after getting just two hours of sleep following his win.

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Faizan Zaki overcomes a shocking, self-inflicted flub and wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki has seized the title of best speller in the English language at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Louisville Courier-Journal on MSN · 17h

Faizan Zaki pulls off dramatic, breathless win at Scripps National Spelling Bee

Zaki bested Sarvadnya Kadam in the 20th round to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night. He sealed the deal by nailing éclaircissement, running out of breath and collapsing to the floor as confetti fell on him and the crowd erupted.

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Faizan Zaki Says Twin Sister Knew He'd Win Scripps National Spelling Bee, Credits Parents for Helping When He Felt Burnt Out

Faizan Zaki, 13, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship on Thursday, May 29 — and says he couldn't have done it ...

'A dream come true': Arizona seventh grader takes eighth place in national spelling bee

Esha Marupudi, 13, of BASIS Chandler took eighth place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. It was her first time competing ...

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