'LeBron James of spreadsheets' wins world Microsoft Excel title
20 hours ago
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- #Diarmuid Early
- #Excel Esports
- Diarmuid Early, dubbed the 'LeBron James of Excel spreadsheets', won the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championships.
- The competition in Las Vegas featured 256 competitors, with the final 24 battling in a high-stakes, intense atmosphere.
- Diarmuid described the finals as 'outrageous' with roaring crowds and commentators, contrasting his usual calm practice environment.
- The tournament included timed eliminations, where the last-place competitors were knocked out every five minutes.
- Diarmuid won $5,000 and a title belt, marking his first overall championship win after being a three-time financial Excel tournament champion.
- Excel esports involves problem-solving challenges like solving mazes or scoring poker hands, not requiring finance knowledge.
- Diarmuid runs a financial business in New York, where his Excel skills have attracted clients.
- He shares his expertise through a YouTube channel, posting walkthroughs and live solves.
- The Excel esports community is growing, with active groups and new members joining regularly.
- Diarmuid humorously embraced his 'LeBron James of Excel' nickname, enjoying the comedy side of the comparison.