Who Is Tyler Vandenberg? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Tyler Vandenberg, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on November 30, 2023!

Tyler Vandenberg Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Tyler Vandenberg is a Marine Officer Currently Serving in Stuttgart, Germany.

NameTyler Vandenberg
Location & ResidenceStuttgart, Germany (Currently Serving)
Profession & JobsMarine Officer (1802 Tank Officer with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California)
Gender & SexMale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican, White
Education & SchoolBachelor’s degree in International Relations from American University
Relationships & Family
Biography & More DetailsTyler Vandenberg is a Marine Officer currently serving in Stuttgart, Germany. He is an 1802 tank officer with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, based in Camp Pendleton, California. Vandenberg is an American national of white ethnicity. He studied International Relations at American University. Tyler gained recognition as a two-day champion on Jeopardy’s 37th season, winning $42,400 and becoming a wildcard contestant for the Tournament of Champions. Additionally, he volunteered as a firefighter in California for two days in 2020.

Tyler Vandenberg is a male Marine Officer, currently serving in Stuttgart, Germany. He holds the position of an 1802 tank officer with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, based in Camp Pendleton, California. Vandenberg is an American national. Prior to his current role, he was a student at American University, where he pursued studies in international relations.

Vandenberg gained public attention as a contestant on Jeopardy’s 37th season, where he emerged as a two-day champion with winnings of $42,400, later participating as a wildcard in the Tournament of Champions. His career also includes a brief voluntary stint as a firefighter in California.

Tyler Vandenberg Jeopardy Results & Statistics

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

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Monday, 18 December 2023Yungsheng Wang
Originally Lafayette, Louisiana
Deputy Public Defender

2 Day Winning Score: $41,800
Final Score: $33,800
Round 2 Score: $33,800
Round 1 Score: $8,400
Tyler Vandenberg
Currently Serving in Stuttgart, Germany
Marine Officer

2 Day Score: $17,600
Final Score: $0
Round 2 Score: $11,400
Round 1 Score: $3,800
Gary Hollis
Roanoke, Virginia
Chemistry Professor

2 Day Score: $12,500
Final Score: $6,500
Round 2 Score: $14,800
Round 1 Score: $2,400
Friday, 15 December 2023Yungsheng Wang
Originally Lafayette, Louisiana
Deputy Public Defender

Final Score: $8,000
Round 2 Score: $16,800
Round 1 Score: $6,800
Tyler Vandenberg
Currently Serving in Stuttgart, Germany
Marine Officer

Winning Score: $17,600
Round 2 Score: $8,800
Round 1 Score: $2,000
Gary Hollis
Roanoke, Virginia
Chemistry Professor

Final Score: $6,000
Round 2 Score: $14,600
Round 1 Score: $9,400
Wednesday, 13 December 2023Tyler Vandenberg
Currently Serving in Stuttgart, Germany
Marine Officer

Winning Score: $36,800
Round 2 Score: $18,400
Round 1 Score: $4,800
Emma Saltzberg
Brooklyn, New York
Consultant

Final Score: $21,200
Round 2 Score: $10,600
Round 1 Score: $2,600
Ed Coulson
Dana Point, California
Economics & Real Estate Professor

Final Score: $5,600
Round 2 Score: $9,800
Round 1 Score: $3,600
Thursday, 30 November 2023Tyler Vandenberg
Currently Serving in Stuttgart, Germany
Marine Officer

Winning Score: $31,600
Round 2 Score: $16,800
Round 1 Score: $6,200
Ciara Donegan
Washington, DC
Post-bachelor Research Associate

Final Score: $0
Round 2 Score: $15,200
Round 1 Score: $6,800
Alisa Hove
Asheville, North Carolina
Botany Professor

Final Score: $2,800
Round 2 Score: $7,800
Round 1 Score: $3,800

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