Drew Goins wins Jeopardy match on Cold War craft clue, secures finalist spot
comingsoon.net — January 21, 2025, 02:02 AM UTC
On January 20, 2025, the Final Jeopardy category was "Cold War Craft." The clue referenced a U.S. Navy journey from New London to Norway in 1957, which opened Arctic waters previously controlled by the Soviets. Drew Goins won the match, securing his place as a finalist in the Champions Wild Card. He finished with $26,800, despite not answering the Final Jeopardy question. Jen Feldman came in second with $10,000, while Joey DeSena placed third with $9,811 after correctly answering the Final Jeopardy. The correct response to the Final Jeopardy clue was "What is the USS Nautilus?" The USS Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine and made a notable journey to the North Pole in 1958.