Did Adriana Harmeyer secure a victory in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions today? This article provides a recap of the February 11th game, including the final Jeopardy! question, and previews the upcoming match on February 12th. We’ll also delve into Harmeyer’s previous Jeopardy! success, overall tournament standings, and information on how to watch.
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Neilesh Vinjamuri Triumphs Again on February 11th
While Purdue University archivist Adriana Harmeyer initially led in the Jeopardy! round on Tuesday, February 11th, Neilesh Vinjamuri ultimately won the game. A successful Daily Double wager propelled Vinjamuri into a commanding lead, making it difficult for Harmeyer to catch up.
Tuesday’s Final Jeopardy! Question
The final Jeopardy! clue in the category “Contemporary Authors” was: “Asked by a student about the Loch Ness Monster, she said a time portal below could allow a prehistoric creature to pass through.” Both Vinjamuri and Harmeyer correctly answered “Who is Diana Gabaldon?” However, with both contestants wagering $0, Vinjamuri maintained his lead and secured his second victory in the tournament.
Harmeyer’s Tournament of Champions Journey Continues
Despite Tuesday’s loss, Harmeyer still has a chance to win the Tournament of Champions. The tournament continues, and the first contestant to win three games takes home the $250,000 grand prize. Tune in on February 12th to see if Harmeyer can claim a victory.
Tune in to Jeopardy! Tonight – February 12th
Jeopardy! airs weeknights. Check your local listings for the time and channel in your area. You can also visit jeopardy.com/watch to find local broadcast information.
Harmeyer’s Impressive Jeopardy! Track Record
Prior to the Tournament of Champions, Harmeyer enjoyed a remarkable 16-game winning streak, amassing $351,600 in winnings. Her streak ended in June 2024. She then added another $22,000 to her total during the Tournament of Champions games leading up to February 11th.
Jeopardy! Legends: All-Time Winnings and Consecutive Wins
Brad Rutter holds the record for all-time Jeopardy! winnings with over $4.9 million, including tournament wins. Ken Jennings holds the record for the longest winning streak with an impressive 74 consecutive games.
Become a Jeopardy! Contestant
Think you have what it takes? Test your knowledge and take the online Jeopardy! Anytime Test at jeopardy.com/be-on-j/anytime-test. It’s a fun way to see how you stack up against Jeopardy! contestants.
