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Jamie Ding just captured his 14th consecutive Jeopardy! victory on April 1, 2026. The law student from New Jersey now sits just 60 games away from Ken Jennings‘ all-time record of 74 consecutive wins. This remarkable streak continues to reshape the show’s championship landscape.
🔥 Quick Facts
- 14 Straight Wins: Ding clinched victory on April 1, despite missing his Final Jeopardy wager
- $371,600 Total: His cumulative winnings now rank him in the top 20 all-time regular-season earners
- Record Coryat: On March 17, Ding set the highest Coryat score ever at $42,400, breaking Ken Jennings’ previous mark of $39,200
- Tournament Qualification: His 14-game streak secures top seed status in the 34th Tournament of Champions this year
A Dominant Display on April 1
Jamie Ding faced Jessica Frankenfield, an event planner from Philadelphia, and George Thomas, a former engineer from Mount Prospect, Illinois. By the time Final Jeopardy arrived, Ding held a commanding $55,800 lead over his opponents. The question concerned a Mark Twain quip about April Fools’ Day, but Ding wagered $44,200 and incorrectly answered ‘Labor Day’ instead of ‘April Fools’ Day’.
Despite this stumble, Ding’s dominant regular-round performance secured victory. He answered 43 questions correctly with zero incorrect responses, found all three Daily Doubles, and was first on the buzzer on nearly 65% of clues. His final total came to $371,600 after winning $11,600 in the day’s match.
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The Historic Coryat Record
Perhaps most impressively, Ding’s April 1 performance tied him with Ken Jennings for the second-highest Coryat score ever. He earned $39,200 in clue values, matching Jennings’ legendary score from June 10, 2004. However, Ding’s March 17 performance remains supreme, when he set the all-time Coryat record of $42,400, shattering Jennings’ 22-year-old mark of $39,200.
| Achievement | Detail |
| Consecutive Wins | 14 (through April 1, 2026) |
| Total Winnings | $371,600 (regular season) |
| Coryat Record | $42,400 (March 17, 2026) |
| All-Time Ranking | 16th in regular-season earnings |
“Jamie Ding is now among the winningest players on Jeopardy and has racked up $371,600 in winnings so far.”
— Detroit Free Press
The Path to Ken Jennings’ Record
Ken Jennings established the all-time consecutive wins record of 74 games across Seasons 20 and 21 in 2004. Ding’s current 14-game streak represents impressive progress, but he remains 60 games shy of matching Jennings’ unbeaten standard. Other notable streaks include Amy Schneider’s 40-game run in 2022 and Matt Amodio’s 38-game streak in 2021.
Ding’s advantage lies in his exceptional accuracy and game control. His zero incorrect responses during multiple performances demonstrates a strategic mastery that separates him from typical champions. His Coryat records especially highlight a contestant who answers not just more questions but higher-value clues correctly.
Who Is Jamie Ding, and What’s Next?
Ding, a law student and bureaucrat from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, originally hails from the Detroit area. He graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 2009 and earned his degree from Princeton University in 2013. Currently, he works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Beyond Jeopardy, Ding shares an Instagram account with his sister reviewing General Tso’s chicken at restaurants, called @attorneygeneraltsos.
His remarkable streak has caught the attention of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Andy Kim, both of whom publicly congratulated Ding on his historic achievement. With his 14-game winning streak and his secured spot as top seed in the 34th Tournament of Champions, Ding continues his quest toward Jeopardy! immortality. Will he extend this streak further, or will another champion finally end his remarkable run?
Sources
- North Jersey Media Group – Coverage of Jamie Ding’s 13th and 14th consecutive Jeopardy victories
- Parade Magazine – April 1, 2026 Final Jeopardy results and contestant performance analysis
- Detroit Free Press – Profile and ongoing coverage of the Michigan-native Jeopardy champion
