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Published on 2025-02-07 22:45:19 - MSN
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  • Harmeyer's Friday night win brings her one step closer to the $250,000 grand prize, which is awarded to the finalist who first receives three game wins.

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Adriana Harmeyer, a Purdue University archivist, secured her first victory in the Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard Tournament finals, defeating fellow contestants Tyler Vandenberg and Danny Leserman. Harmeyer, who has now won 15 games, showcased her prowess by correctly answering 26 clues, including a crucial Daily Double, and finishing with a total of $30,800. Despite a strong performance from Vandenberg, who answered 23 clues correctly, Harmeyer's lead was insurmountable. The final Jeopardy! category was "The Olympics," where Harmeyer's correct response to a clue about the 1980 Winter Olympics further solidified her win. This victory marks her as a formidable contender in the ongoing tournament, with the next episode set to air on February 26, 2024.

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