Jamie Ding Sets New Jersey Records on ‘Jeopardy!’
Jamie Ding of Lawrenceville will try for a fourth straight win on Jeopardy! on March 18. He enters the episode after a three-game streak and $77,800 in earnings.
On the March 17 broadcast, Ding amassed more than $51,000. He also produced a performance that broke state records on Jeopardy! and drew national attention.
March 17 performance
Ding recorded 45 correct responses in that game. That total matched the number posted years earlier by Ken Jennings.
- Coryat score: $42,400, a new high for a New Jersey contestant.
- Previous Coryat mark: $39,200, set by Ken Jennings on June 10, 2004.
- Total three-game winnings: $77,800.
- Single-show take (March 17): more than $51,000.
About the Coryat figure
The Coryat score sums the face value of correctly answered clues. It excludes Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy wagers.
Filmogaz.com reports Ding’s Coryat total surpassed the 2004 benchmark. That figure helped make his March 17 game historic.
Background
Ding works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. He is a Princeton University graduate and lives in Lawrenceville.
Reaction and what’s next
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly praised Ding’s run. She highlighted his tie with Ken Jennings and his record Coryat score.
Fans can watch the March 18 episode on ABC at 7 p.m. Eastern. The question now is whether Ding will secure a fourth consecutive victory.
