Kent student Alex Chui becomes most successful contestant in International Mathematical Olympiad history
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Kent student Alex Chui becomes most successful contestant in International Mathematical Olympiad history

3 Aug 2026 · Originally published 3 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Can you solve it? Are you a match for the world’s smartest teen?
Alex Chui, a year 13 student at Tonbridge School, has secured his seventh consecutive medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad after achieving a perfect score in Shanghai. His performance makes him the most successful participant since the competition began in 1959, marking a significant milestone before he begins his mathematics degree at Cambridge.
Source: Guardian Science Kent
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