24th National Geographic Bee
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2012 American academic competition
| 24th National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2012 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Rahul Nagvekar |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | Sugar Land, Texas |
| No. of contestants | 54 |
| Preceded by | 23rd National Geographic Bee |
| Followed by | 25th National Geographic Bee |
The 24th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 24, 2012, sponsored by the National Geographic Society.
Fourteen-year-old Rahul Nagvekar, from Sugar Land, Texas, won the competition, beating out 52 other competitors representing the 50 U.S. states, Pacific territories, and Department of Defense dependent schools.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ "National Geographic Bee's New King: Texan Wins on Bavarian Brainteaser". Science. 2012-05-26. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ↑ "Rahul Nagvekar wins 2012 National Geographic Bee". Google Lat Long. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ↑ "Texas Teen Wins National Geographic Bee". ABC News. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ↑ "Berry Middle School student wins Alabama's State Geographic Bee". www.al.com. 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
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