Who Is Rhone Talsma? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Rhone Talsma, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on November 29, 2023!

Rhone Talsma Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Rhone Talsma is a Product Support Specialist from Chicago, Illinois.

NameRhone Talsma
Location & ResidenceChicago, Illinois, United States
Profession & JobsProduct Support Specialist at Culture Amp; Former Multimedia Librarian at Chicago Ridge Library; Previous roles in customer support and library services
Gender & SexMale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican
Education & SchoolMaster of Library & Information Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies from DePaul University; Minors in Graphic Design and LGBTQ Studies
Relationships & Family
Biography & More DetailsRhone Talsma is known for becoming a Jeopardy! champion, ending Amy Schneider’s winning streak. He has a background in library science and customer support, with a strong focus on public service and digital literacy. Talsma is also recognized for his distinctive eyewear and interest in Pokémon.
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Rhone Talsma, residing in Chicago, Illinois, is a Product Support Specialist currently working at Culture Amp. He previously served as a Multimedia Librarian at the Chicago Ridge Public Library and has held various roles in customer support and library services. Talsma gained notable recognition as a Jeopardy! champion, famously ending Amy Schneider’s record-winning streak. He holds a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from DePaul University, with minors in Graphic Design and LGBTQ Studies. An American by nationality, Talsma is known for his unique eyewear, a passion for Pokémon, and his commitment to public service and enhancing digital literacy.

Rhone Talsma Jeopardy Results & Statistics

Looking to find out how Rhone Talsma did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!

Wednesday, 29 November 2023Rhone Talsma
Chicago, Illinois
Product Support Specialist

Final Score: $5,199
Round 2 Score: $10,600
Round 1 Score: $7,800
Nell Klugman
Brooklyn, New York
Museum Educator

Final Score: $3,599
Round 2 Score: $12,400
Round 1 Score: $2,400
Henry Baer
San Francisco, California
Software Engineer

Winning Score: $5,399
Round 2 Score: $8,000
Round 1 Score: $1,800
Monday, 22 August 2022Amy Schneider
Oakland, California
Engineering Manager

Final Score: $19,600
Round 2 Score: $27,600
Round 1 Score: $7,200
Janice Hawthorne Timm
Ukiah, California
Music Educator & Choral Director

Final Score: $2,700
Round 2 Score: $3,200
Round 1 Score: $2,000
Rhone Talsma
Chicago, Illinois
Librarian

Winning Score: $29,600
Round 2 Score: $17,600
Round 1 Score: $3,400
Thursday, 27 January 2022Rhone Talsma
Chicago, Illinois
Librarian
1 Day Winnings of $29,600

Final Score: $0
Round 2 Score: $9,200
Round 1 Score: $1,200
Chris Canahui
Brooklyn, New York
Technician

Final Score: $1
Round 2 Score: $9,200
Round 1 Score: $800
Carrie Cadwallader
Aurora, Colorado
Business Intelligence Manager

Winning Score: $7,500
Round 2 Score: $13,000
Round 1 Score: $4,200
Wednesday, 26 January 2022Amy Schneider
Oakland, California
Engineering Manager
40 Day Winnings of $1,382,800

Final Score: $19,600
Round 2 Score: $27,600
Round 1 Score: $7,200
Janice Hawthorne Timm
Ukiah, California
Music Educator & Choral Director

Final Score: $2,700
Round 2 Score: $3,200
Round 1 Score: $2,000
Rhone Talsma
Chicago, Illinois
Librarian

Winning Score: $29,600
Round 2 Score: $17,600
Round 1 Score: $3,400

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