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VIDEO: 16-year-old wins $3M as 1st ever Fortnite world champ

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July 29, 2019

16-year-old wins $3M as 1st ever Fortnite world champ

Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf from Pennsylvania was named the first ever Fortnite world champion and won $3 million, the largest payout in esports history.

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