Jamie Ding Achieves 20-Game ‘Jeopardy!’ Win Streak: Total Earnings Revealed
Jamie Ding recorded his 20th straight victory on “Jeopardy!” Thursday. He earned $33,027 in that episode.
The win pushed his 20-day total to $572,600. Jamie Ding’s 20-game run on “Jeopardy!” has drawn national attention, and his total earnings were publicly revealed.
Thursday’s episode and rivals
Thursday’s game was less dramatic than the previous night’s contest. Financial consultant Prithish David of Washington, D.C., finished second with $6,500.
Account manager Alexandra Leith of Dedham, Massachusetts, took third, winning $5,399. Ding will return for a bid at win No. 21 on Friday.
Standings and records
With 20 wins, Ding is tied for the seventh-most victories in “Jeopardy!” history. He currently ranks sixth in overall prize winnings on the show.
One more victory would move him into a tie with Cris Pannullo for sixth-most all-time, according to The Jeopardy! Fan database. The series record belongs to Ken Jennings, who won 74 straight games and earned more than $2.5 million in 2004.
Background and local ties
Ding graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 2009. He was an honor student and a National AP Scholar.
He also placed highly in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ high school championship. Former Grosse Pointe North principal Tim Bearden praised Ding’s intellect and success.
Personal details
His father, Yuchuan Ding, is a professor of neurosurgery at Wayne State University. Jamie Ding now lives in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, where he works in government and studies law.
Broadcast info and coverage
In Detroit, “Jeopardy!” airs on WDIV-TV (Channel 4) at 7:30 p.m. Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor Ding’s run and report further developments.
