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Irish Excel Master Wins World Championship
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Diarmuid Early, an Irish Excel maestro, has triumphed in the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championship, transforming the spreadsheet into a major esport. In a thrilling final, he bested three-time champion Andrew Ngai, earning a $5,000 prize and championship belt. This victory, following his previous financial Excel tournament wins, has propelled his financial business and online presence, solidifying his status as the LeBron James of Excel spreadsheets.
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