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At the Microsoft Excel World Championship, selfies and a ‘hype’ tunnel
An arena. A hype tunnel, the kind through which NBA players typically streak. A competitor dressed in a jersey patterned with a six-pack abs. In a new
Some 400 people attended the December event, which ESPN3 live-streamed in between “competitions like speed chess and the World Dog Surfing Championships,” reports the Times. According to the story, the winner – a Toronto-based financial consultant – walked away with a $5,000 prize, a wrestling-style championship belt, and the title of world’s best spreadsheeter after two front-runners stumbled. The hope is that the prize money will eventually hit $1 million as more spectators and sponsors get involved.
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