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Manchester Wins Fifth University Challenge Title, Defeats Edinburgh 145-105

4/21/2026

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Manchester defeated Edinburgh 145 to 105 in the University Challenge final.
Captain Madgwick led Manchester as the team answered nine starter questions correctly.
Edinburgh faltered on key questions, including a Nestorian church question and a Wagner Die Walküre music query.
Manchester secured its fifth University Challenge title, equal to Imperial's record.
Presenter Miriam Margolyes praised Madgwick and highlighted the competition's joy for participants and viewers.

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Manchester defeated Edinburgh 145 to 105 in the University Challenge final.
Captain Madgwick led Manchester as the team answered nine starter questions correctly.
Edinburgh faltered on key questions, including a Nestorian church question and a Wagner Die Walküre music query.
Manchester secured its fifth University Challenge title, equal to Imperial's record.
Presenter Miriam Margolyes praised Madgwick and highlighted the competition's joy for participants and viewers.