Olympia 2025 Champion: 'Encyclopedia' loves books and enjoys watching the city from above

" I am very proud and happy. This victory is not only for me but also for my family, teachers and friends - those who have always loved and supported me throughout my journey ," Tran Bui Bao Khanh, a 12th grade Biology student at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, shared his feelings after winning the championship.

Tran Bui Bao Khanh is the champion of the 25th Road to Olympia (Photo: Thanh Vinh)

Bao Khanh’s love for the Road to Olympia began when he was in elementary school. Every weekend, he and his grandmother would watch the show closely, fascinated by the exciting competition atmosphere and the studious spirit of the contestants.

Khanh once imagined himself standing on a high podium, holding the golden cup in his hand, wearing a laurel wreath, surrounded by the cheers of his family and friends. It felt very happy.

During 12 years of high school, Bao Khanh was an excellent student. Bao Khanh's achievements are notable with awards: First Prize in the city-level excellent student competition in science subjects (2022-2023), Second Prize in Biology (2023-2024, 2024-2025), Silver Medal in the 2025 Natural Science Olympiad, and many other academic awards.

Not only is Bao Khanh a good student, he also has an exceptional memory - he can memorize most of the knowledge after just one reading or listening to a lecture. Thanks to that, he can quickly handle reasoning questions and react flexibly in Olympia's high-speed competitions.

As the last contestant to win a ticket to the finals, Bao Khanh had less time to prepare than his opponents but was not discouraged. The male student often deepened his knowledge in textbooks, proactively broadening his knowledge through academic books and newspapers. Outside of school hours, Bao Khanh often went to institutes, museums or attended cultural events, considering it a journey to "enrich life experience".

When faced with pressure, the male student chooses to relax with a cup of tea or watch the city from above. This time gives him creative inspiration and relaxation to regain his form and focus better.

Bao Khanh in the final round of Road to Olympia.

Ms. Bui Thi Thu Ha - homeroom teacher of 12th grade Biology class commented that Bao Khanh is like a "living encyclopedia", knowledgeable in both social and natural knowledge. Besides, the male student is also a responsible class officer, exemplary and enthusiastic in collective activities.

"Seeing Khanh standing on the high podium, holding the championship trophy, I was extremely proud. Khanh is the pride of his family, of Ams school and of the Biology department," said the head teacher.

To achieve the above victory, Bao Khanh went through a tense and exciting round. Right from the Warm-up round, Bao Khanh showed a stable performance with 50 points - the highest among the four contestants. His quick reflexes and solid thinking helped the male student gain an advantage, leading the scoreboard after the first round with 65 points.

In the Acceleration round, Bao Khanh took advantage of the great opportunity with quick and accurate answers, especially in the first two questions, maintaining the top position. At the end of round 2, Khanh was still steadfast with 185 points, ready for the final round.

The Finish Line round was the moment when Bao Khanh's bravery was confirmed. Entering this round with 175 points, the male student calmly chose the 20-30-20 package and answered all three questions correctly, rising to the top with 245 points. Although he did not answer Nhut Lam's 30-point question correctly, Khanh still maintained his advantage and excellently won the 25th Road to Olympia Championship.

LINH NHI - THANH VINH

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