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Ding's Shocking 19-Game Jeopardy! Streak
9 Apr
Summary
- Jamie Ding secured his 19th consecutive Jeopardy! win.
- He trailed going into Final Jeopardy but still won.
- Ding now ties for eighth place in consecutive wins.

Jamie Ding achieved an improbable 19th consecutive win on Jeopardy! during the April 8 episode. He entered Final Jeopardy trailing for the first time in his streak but managed a comeback victory.
His win secured him a tie for eighth place on the all-time consecutive wins list. Ding's total winnings now stand at $539,573, placing him seventh on the regular-season money list.
This success has earned Ding a spot in the season-ending Tournament of Champions. He has garnered support from New Jersey officials, including Governor Mikie Sherrill and Senator Cory Booker.
Earlier in his streak, on March 17, Ding set a record for the highest Coryat score, surpassing Ken Jennings' 2004 record. He also tied Jennings' score on April 1.
Ding, originally from the Detroit area, graduated from Princeton University and works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. He also has an Instagram account with his sister reviewing Chinese food.