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Ph.D. Candidate Sets Jeopardy! Record with Bold Wager

11/8/2025

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Allegra Kuney, a Ph.D. candidate from New Jersey, set a Jeopardy! Season 43 record on November 6, 2025 by wagering $17,001 in Final Jeopardy, bringing the total to $38,401 after two wins.
Ken Jennings praised her bold strategy, and she dominated the game despite a slow start.
On November 7, she aimed for a third win against Mason Hendrix and Larisa Mount, hoping to extend streak toward Tournament of Champions.

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Story summary

Allegra Kuney, a Ph.D. candidate from New Jersey, set a Jeopardy! Season 43 record on November 6, 2025 by wagering $17,001 in Final Jeopardy, bringing the total to $38,401 after two wins.
Ken Jennings praised her bold strategy, and she dominated the game despite a slow start.
On November 7, she aimed for a third win against Mason Hendrix and Larisa Mount, hoping to extend streak toward Tournament of Champions.