Manchester Quiz Team Wins University Challenge

0:00On April 24th, University of Manchester's quiz team just snagged the University Challenge Crown, beating Edinburgh 145-1, 105 in the BBC Final. 23-year-old physics grad, Rob Faulkner, from Norwich, was key on the Forsem alongside Captain Kai Madwick, Kirstie Dixon, and Ray Power. They powered through a tough run, knocking out London School of Economics, University College London, and Sheffield in quarters, then crushing. Imperial College London, 250-70 in the semis for a final rematch with Edinburgh. Faulkner said the win didn't hit him until watching the broadcast Monday with classmates, feeling let down by his own buzzes but buzzing with pride. For the squads grind, he credits their quick chemistry from extra practices they did just for fun, plus those tricky buzzers that took practice, all sparked by friends. Pushing him to try out over a year back. Madwick's lightning buzzes and humble vibe rallied them through, making Manchester tied for most wins ever at five with Imperial team still

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