15-year-old Nigerian wonder kid solves 19 math questions in 1 minute, beats students from 193 countries to emerge World Math Champion

Speaking about her achievement, Faith expressed her happiness and honor at being crowned the Global Champion in Mathematics. She was a beacon of excellence as she represented Nigeria on the international stage.

15-year-old Nigerian wonder kid solves 19 math questions in 1 minute, beats students from 193 countries to emerge World Math Champion

Faith Odunsi, a 15-year-old mathematical genius from Nigeria, has clinched the title of Global Math Champion, surpassing contestants from 193 countries in the Global Open Mathematics Tournament.

Faith's remarkable accomplishment gained her recognition on a global scale as she outperformed students from renowned nations such as the United States, United Kingdom, and China. Her astonishing feat of solving 19 complex math questions in a mere 60 seconds captivated observers worldwide.

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Speaking about her achievement, Faith expressed her happiness and honor at being crowned the Global Champion in Mathematics. She was a beacon of excellence as she represented Nigeria on the international stage.

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Faith, who is currently in her final year at Ota State Ambassador School in South-West Nigeria, had previously earned the title of the best Mathematics student in Nigeria, making her the natural choice to represent her country in this prestigious global competition.

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The tournament presented various challenges, with Faith facing a tough computer-based test in the early stages, where she answered numerous questions in one hour, securing an impressive score of 66. Subsequent stages maintained a high level of difficulty, including Microsoft-themed quarter and semi-finals. Throughout the competition, the participants had to swiftly provide answers, earning points for correct responses.

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Faith's dedication to her studies was remarkable, as she managed to balance her academic responsibilities with competition preparation. She ensured that the tournament did not affect her regular school activities. She devoted extra hours to coaching sessions with her teacher and late-night study sessions from 11 pm to 12 am.

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Faith's outstanding performance in the Global Open Mathematics Tournament catapulted her to first place with a score of 40 points, an exceptional achievement. Indonesia's Nicolas Lee secured the second position with 10 points, while the third place was claimed by Phillippine's Ralph Moses.