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3rd National Geographic Bee

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3rd National Geographic Bee
DateMay 23, 1991
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerDavid Stillman
Age14
ResidenceCraigmont, Idaho
No. of contestants57
Preceded by2nd National Geographic Bee
Followed by4th National Geographic Bee

The 3rd National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 23, 1991, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was David Stillman of Craigmont, Idaho, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Carlos De La Fuente of Chandler, Arizona, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Eliot Brenner of Richmond, Virginia, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Kramer, Melody (May 21, 2013). "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "National Geographic Bee Champions" (PDF). National Geographic. March 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 8, 2016.
  3. ^ "Idaho youngster, 14, knows his orography, wins geography quiz". The Baltimore Sun. May 24, 1991.
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