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Seven up for Donegal's Countdown ace Austen Allen
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Austen Allen, a hospital worker from Ardara, has won his seventh successive game on Channel 4's Countdown, defeating opponent Jess 102-38.
Allen, who works in medical records at Letterkenny University Hospital, is one step away from becoming a Countdown octochamp, having scored over 100 points in all seven games.
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- Aims to become a Countdown octochamp
- One more win needed to achieve octochamp status
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- Austen Allen will compete in his eighth game, aiming to become a Countdown octochamp
Why It Matters
Becoming a Countdown octochamp is a prestigious achievement, demonstrating exceptional math and language skills
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- 19m agoDonegal Daily (IE): Austen Allen is just one step away from becoming a Countdown octochamp.The hospital worker from Ardara bagged his seventh successive win on
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