David Madden (Jeopardy! contestant)
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David "Dave" Madden (born June 13, 1981) is an American game show contestant, academic competition organizer, and art historian. He is a former 19-day champion on Jeopardy! and holds one of the longest winning streaks in the show's history.
Madden is the founder and executive director of multiple academic competitions, including the National History Bee and Bowl, the International History Bee and Bowl, and several others under the International Academic Competitions company.[1]
Early life[edit]
During his time at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Madden competed on his school's Quiz Bowl team, which he captained to a second-place finish at the 1999 National Academic Championship. Madden attended Princeton University, graduating as a Woodrow Wilson School major in 2003.[2] He later attended the Free University of Berlin, receiving a master's degree in international relations in 2007.
Jeopardy![edit]
Madden made his first appearance on the July 5, 2005 episode.[3] He continued on a winning streak through September 19, winning a total of 19 games and $432,400. His last appearance during non-tournament play was on September 19, when he was defeated by Victoria Groce.[4]
Madden's streak of 19 wins in regular games was the second-longest in Jeopardy! history at the time. He was later surpassed by several other contestants but still holds one of the longest winning streaks. His total winnings in regular games were also one of the highest in the show's history.[5]
In 2019, Madden participated in the Jeopardy! All-Star Games tournament and won the grand prize of $1,000,000 as part of "Team Brad".[6]
Other work[edit]
From July 2007 to February 2008, Madden hiked the length of the east coast of the United States as a fundraiser for the Fisher House Foundation, a charity that provides free accommodations for family members of veterans at American military hospitals.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Grant, Meghan (March 5, 2019). "Ridgewood native David Madden and Team Brad win 'Jeopardy!' All-Star Games". www.northjersey.com. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Alumni Profile: David Madden '03, History Bowl founder". Princeton Alumni Weekly. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ Jeopardy!. Season 21. Episode 4812. July 5, 2005. Syndication.
- ↑ Jeopardy!. Season 22. Episode 4831. September 19, 2005. Syndication.
- ↑ "Jeopardy! Leaderboard of Legends". www.jeopardy.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ↑ "March 12, 2019: Jeopardy! All-Stars Kelly '02 and Madden '03; Headlines From Two Alumni Judges". Princeton Alumni Weekly. 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ↑ Pakkala, Tiffany (January 9, 2008). "'Jeopardy' winner turns to hiking with a purpose". Retrieved January 19, 2008.
| Preceded by Ken Jennings |
Biggest Jeopardy! winners by season 2005–06 Took place over two seasons 1-14 in 2004-05, 15-19 in 2005-06 |
Succeeded by Mehrun Etebari |
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