Amy Schneider’s historic 40-win Jeopardy! streak broken by new champ

Schneider said increasing trans visibility and taking the community's cause forward the best outcomes of the show

Amy Schneider's dazzling Jeopardy! streak is over, when the groundbreaking champion was finally defeated after 40 consecutive wins and about $1.4m in prize money.

Earlier this week, Schneider became the second-longest running champion in the game's history. Her success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings, who is serving as guest host, and the quiz show's other all-time greats. It also made Schneider, a trans woman, a visible symbol of achievement for often-marginalized people.