Singaporean biochemistry student Maximilian Zeng helped his team to victory on the prestigious British TV quiz show “University Challenge.”, 22, and his three teammates, all representing Imperial College London, beat the University of Reading in a close match on the show’s finale on Monday. The win marked the end of “University Challenge”’s 51st season, which began airing on July 12, 2021.
Since the beginning of the season, Zeng gained popularity for his geography prowess, answering some of the most obscure questions within a second of them being asked — often answering before host Jeremy Paxman could finish his sentence. “Thought to take its name from the practice of lighting fires for signaling, which upland area has Pen y Fan as its highest point?” asked Paxman in the finale. Zeng immediately pushed his buzzer and confidently answered, “Brecon Beacons.” He did not consult with his teammates or look the least bit shaken.Throughout the series, episodes focused on different topics, such as literature, technology or science.