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| − | + | The National Geography Bee (NGB) is a pyramidal buzzer-based competition where participants answer questions about geography. Founded by David Madden's International Academic Competitions (IAC) in 2017, the NGB is held alongside various other events, including the National History Bee and Bowl, at IAC's National Championships. Prior to the 2023-24 academic year, the competition was known as the International Geography Bee (IGB). | |
==Past Champions and Results== | ==Past Champions and Results== | ||
===Bowl=== | ===Bowl=== | ||
Revision as of 10:03, 22 July 2024
The National Geography Bee (NGB) is a pyramidal buzzer-based competition where participants answer questions about geography. Founded by David Madden's International Academic Competitions (IAC) in 2017, the NGB is held alongside various other events, including the National History Bee and Bowl, at IAC's National Championships. Prior to the 2023-24 academic year, the competition was known as the International Geography Bee (IGB).
Past Champions and Results
Bowl
| Year | Varsity Champion | JV Champion | Middle School Champion | Elementary School Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Jakob Myers, Naperville North | Rohil Bhinge, Frost Middle School, | Saket Pochiraju, Olentangy Orange Middle School | Satvik Pochiraju, Olentangy Meadows Elementary School |
| 2018 | Alex Schmidt, Lehigh Valley | Samanyu Dixit, Metrolina Regional School | Overall and 7th Grade: Samik Bhinge, Frost Middle School
8th Grade: Samanyu Dixit, Metrolina Regional School |
Overall and 6th Grade: Rohan Ganeshan, Homeschool
5th Grade: John Augustyn, Notre Dame School |
| 2019 | Karan Menon, JP Stevens | Samvrit Rao, Stone Hill Middle School | 8th Grade:Rishabh Wuppalapati, Daniel Wright
7th Grade: Kaylan Patel, Windermere Preparatory School |
Pranavkrishna Bharanidharan, California Montessori Project |