Scripps National Spelling Bee<br />Ends in Historic 8-Way Tie For the first time in its 94-year history, a record<br />eight spellers were crowned co-champions of<br />the 2019 National Spelling Bee. The winners spelled the final 47 words<br />correctly in five consecutive rounds. During the competition, spelling bee pronouncer<br />Jacques Bailly said the champions pushed the<br />competition into “uncharted territory.” Jacques Bailly,<br />via ‘ESPN’ Although the first and second place<br />prize money is usually split in the event of a tie, it was decided that each of the eight spellers<br />would be given the full $50,000 cash prize<br />as well as a Scripps Cup trophy. Paige Kimble, executive director of the<br />spelling bee, said the contingency plan<br />was developed in the bee’s earlier rounds. Paige Kimble,<br />via ‘ESPN’
