Indian-origin teen Harini Logan wins Spelling Bee 2022

Harini Logan was eliminated from the Scripps National Spelling Bee once, then reinstated. She missed four words in a gruelling standoff against Vikram Raju, including one that would have given her the title.

Harini Logan missed four words in a gruelling standoff against Vikram Raju, including one that would have given her the title. In the first-ever lightning-round tiebreaker, she finally claimed the trophy. Credit: Reuters Photo

She spelt 21 words correctly during a 90-second spell-off, beating Vikram by six. Credit: Reuters Photo

Harini, one of the best-known spellers entering the bee and a crowd favourite for her poise and positivity, wins more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Credit: AFP Photo

Perhaps no champion has ever had more final-round flubs, but Harini was no less deserving. Credit: Reuters Photo

She is the fifth Scripps champion to be coached by Grace Walters, a former speller, fellow Texan and student at Rice University who is considering bowing out of the coaching business. Credit: Reuters Photo

Not many know that Harini Logan was once eliminated from the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Credit: Reuters Photo

Harini Logan and her family celebrate her annual Scripps National Spelling Bee win. Credit: Reuters Photo

Harini Logan from San Antonio, Texas is embraced by family after winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee contest. Credit: AFP Photo