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January 17, 2025 (January seventeenth, two thousand twenty-five)
Will Weiss secured a $22,399 victory on Friday’s Jeopardy!, correctly identifying Alexander Hamilton in Final Jeopardy!. The clue, under “Historic Statements,” read: “He wrote of his intent ‘to reserve & throw away my first fire, & I have thoughts even of reserving my second fire.'”
The contestants going into Final Jeopardy! were:
- Will Weiss (Technical Program Manager): $11,200
- Marko Saric (Math Professor): $10,400
- Adam Hersh (Lawyer): $4,000
Weiss wagered $11,199, Saric $8,801, and Hersh $3,999. Both Weiss and Saric correctly identified Hamilton, while Hersh did not. This resulted in final scores of $22,399 for Weiss, $1,599 for Saric, and $1 for Hersh.
The Final Jeopardy! clue referred to Hamilton’s duel with Aaron Burr. Hamilton’s statement, expressing his intent to possibly waste his first and second shots, suggests a complex strategy. Historians debate whether this was an attempt at de-escalation, a show of honor, or a calculated risk. Some experts believe Hamilton genuinely sought to avoid bloodshed, while others suggest his actions were more calculated, reflecting the complex social dynamics of dueling at the time. Research continues to explore this fascinating historical enigma.
This Jeopardy! episode was a quarterfinal of the Champions Wildcard Tournament. This tournament brought back former champions for another chance at victory, adding an extra layer of excitement and pressure to the game. While the source material included some conflicting information about the game’s outcome, this report prioritizes the details from the original airing, which confirm Weiss as the winner.
Source: thejeopardyfan.com (Please note there was conflicting information presented about other aspects of this game; this report reflects the most verifiable details.)