The Microsoft Excel World Championship took place in Las Vegas, featuring 12 competitors who engaged in a series of Excel-based challenges to vie for the title of the world's greatest Excel-er. Participants tackled complex puzzles, including one themed around World of Warcraft, where they tracked avatars' vital signs through spreadsheets. Canadian Michael Jarman emerged as the champion, emphasizing the growing popularity of competitive Excel. The event’s organizer envisions expanding the championship into a mainstream e-sport, hoping to attract larger audiences and sponsorships in the future.
The ultimate vision for the Microsoft Excel World Championship includes larger crowds, sponsorships, and making it a mainstream e-sport with global recognition.
The competition involved elaborate challenges including designing Excel spreadsheets to track avatars in a simulated game, showcasing creativity and skill.
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