The Scrabble championships don't normally attract a lot of media attention, in much the same way as chess championships don't.

But that's been blown apart by the winner of this year's contest...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11662754

(N.B. That BBC article is one of the few referring to Mikki using feminine pronouns)

However, I can't help but think her choice of outfit was purposely chosen to attract media attention: "shocking-pink PVC dress, pink wig and lace tights" (Independent). Meanwhile, The Guardian confirms that she has been diagnosed as TG.