Imperial College London Dominates University Challenge 2022, Thanks to Singapore’s Own “GPS Zeng”
On a crisp Monday night – April 4th – Imperial College London stormed the final battle of University Challenge 2022 and emerged as champions, edging out the University of Reading with a thrilling 125‑to‑115 showdown.
The Man, The Myth, The Buzzer‑Master: Maximilian Zeng
- Max Zeng, a 22‑year‑old biochemistry student, has earned the nickname “GPS Zeng” for his lightning‑fast responses on geography questions.
- He was the star player in every episode, making the crowd roar – and the buzzer click – like a cheetah on a track.
- During the final, when the host Jeremy Paxman warned “you’re going to see a map,” Sharp‑Zeng was already on it, snatching the first hint and grabbing Imperial’s very first point.
Zero‑Delay Mastermind
Even the team banner was fluffed it’s own way when Michael Mays tried to nominate a teammate. Zeng, smooth as an old coin, answered before Mays even had his foot on the “choose” button. The result? A modest grin from Mays, who had fingers crossed for the right call.
Winner‑Streak Beyond the Finish Line
While the other teams trailed, Zeng kept piling up triumphs – one correct answer at a time. He stayed on track when everyone else seemed tangled in traffic jams… well, in exam papers, that is.
Tweet‑Worthy Felicity – The Social Media Fireworks
- One uproarious tweet suggested: “If the world was to explode tomorrow, Max Zeng would be able to create an exact copy within a week or two.”
- Another fan joshed that the Singaporean’s performance made Google Earth look like a patchy museum exhibit.
Every barbs and cheers converged on the triumphant sparks of Max Zeng’s geography wizardry. It’s the kind of buzz that turns a quiz show into a viral sensation.
Watch The Final Episode Here
In case you fell online and missed the finale, drop the video link into your browser. Burn that inner Zeng and see if a question about the Missouri River echoes your knowledge.
