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Jamie Ding's 31-Game Jeopardy Run Ends, 5th All-Time

4/30/2026

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Jamie Ding ended his Jeopardy! streak on Monday after 31 wins and $882,605, placing him fifth all-time.
He lost by 13,990 points, the first runaway defeat for a “super champ.”
He said his run united viewers and aimed to show immigrants and people of color positively amid U.S. immigration policies.
He wrote “TTFN” as a farewell on his final answer and will compete in the Tournament of Champions.

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Jamie Ding ended his Jeopardy! streak on Monday after 31 wins and $882,605, placing him fifth all-time.
He lost by 13,990 points, the first runaway defeat for a “super champ.”
He said his run united viewers and aimed to show immigrants and people of color positively amid U.S. immigration policies.
He wrote “TTFN” as a farewell on his final answer and will compete in the Tournament of Champions.