Ryan Minton, a rising sophomore at Langley High School, secured atop-12 finish at the 2024 International Geography Championships, held in Vienna, Austria.
Students from 21 U.S. states, 16 countries and Hong Kong competed, showcasing geographical knowledge and analytical skills.
Minton was a gold-medalist in the Economic Geography Exam (high-school division). In the Symposium division, he earned a silver medal for presenting research on drone fumigation as a potential solution to illicit crop cultivation in Colombia and Myanmar.
As captain of the Virginia B team, Minton helped the squad secure a silver medal in the Geographeud Team Event, a fast-paced global competition similar to “Family Feud,” where teams compete to name items within a geographical category.
Among other accolades, Minton received the Best Dressed Award (high-school level) in the Congress of Vienna simulation for his portrayal of Russia’s Tsar Alexander I.
The International Geography Championships are hosted by International Academic Competitions.
