Latest News about Faizan Zaki
29/05/2025
Faizan Zaki, 13, won the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland, by correctly spelling 'éclaircissement' in the 20th round. He defeated fellow finalist Sarvadnya Kadam and became the first Muslim to win the prestigious competition, earning the Scripps Cup, a $50,000 cash prize, and a commemorative medal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known As | The winner of the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee (2025) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (161 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Current Education | Pursuing 7th grade (as of 2025) |
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| School | C M Rice Middle School, Plano, Texas |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Ethnicity | Indian-American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Zaki Anwar |
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| Mother | Arshia Quadri |
| Siblings | Zara Jabeen (twin) |
Career
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Favourites
| Word | D'entrecasteaux Islands |
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| Subject | Mathematics |
| Game | The Battle Cats |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/taenioinei/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Faizan began reading at the age of 2, enjoying learning as a playful activity alongside his parents. | |
| 2. By the age of 3, he had memorised all the countries in the world and their capitals. | |
| 3. He started competing in spelling bee competitions at school and district levels, achieving notable success. | |
| 4. Faizan is recognized as only the fifth contestant to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee after being a runner-up previously. | |
| 5. Aspires to pursue a career in medicine or linguistics. | |
| 6. Has roots from Hyderabad, India. |