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Metro Detroit Native's 30-Game Jeopardy! Streak
24 Apr
Summary
- Jamie Ding secured his 30th consecutive Jeopardy! win on April 23.
- He has accumulated $849,603 in winnings over his streak.
- Ding graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 2009.
Jamie Ding, a native of Metro Detroit, achieved his 30th consecutive victory on Jeopardy! on April 23, 2026. This milestone places him fifth in all-time wins on the popular game show. As of April 23, Ding has amassed an impressive $849,603 in winnings.
Ding, who is now a law student and bureaucrat based in New Jersey, is a proud alumnus of Grosse Pointe North High School, graduating in 2009. His father, Yuchuan Ding, is a professor at Wayne State University, highlighting his strong ties to the Metro Detroit area. His next appearance is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026.
On April 23, Ding faced off against Patrick Nolan and Leighanna Mixter. Going into Final Jeopardy with a narrow lead, Ding's correct answer regarding the polio vaccine secured his 30th win, bringing his total for that episode to $56,001.
With 30 wins, Ding ranks fifth all-time for consecutive victories, a list topped by Ken Jennings with 74 wins from 2004. Viewers can catch "Jeopardy!" on local television stations or stream it on Hulu and Peacock.
