Below you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for August 14, 2024. We’re near the midway point in the encore presentation of the 2024 Jeopardy Tournament of Champions that took place earlier this year. Each contestant — Troy Baker, Ben Chan, and Yogesh Raut — has one victory under his belt coming into tonight’s match, so it’s a very tight race. This episode is technically a repeat of the match that took place on March 15, 2024, so it’s possible that you might remember the final clue. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 8/14/2024, including all of the player wagers and the ultimate winner.
Final Jeopardy Question for August 14
The Final Jeopardy question for August 14, 2024 is in the category of “Historic Americans” and has the following clue:
Near Kirkbean on Solway Firth, U.S. Vice Admiral Jerauld Wright presented a memorial plaque honoring this man
As usual, you can find the answer to this question in the last section of this guide if you scroll down far enough on the page.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for August 14
Ben became the surprise winner of the August 14 match, being the only one to answer the Final Jeopardy clue correctly. Despite being off the pace in third place, he was able to secure his second win. He needs one more to secure the tournament victory.
Starting with only $12,800 coming into Final Jeopardy, Ben doubled total to $25,600 after a risky wager. Yogesh had $20,400 but lost a wagered $5,200 and came in third place with $15,200 as a result. Troy had a strong lead with $33,200, but lost $7,601 and came one dollar short of a tie with $25,599.
Final Jeopardy Answer for August 14
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on August 14, 2024 is “What is John Paul Jones?”
Born on July 6, 1747 in Scotland, John Paul Jones served in the Continental Navy as an American naval officer during the American Revolutionary War. Nicknamed the “Father of the American Navy” for his prowess as a navy commander, he ran a successful naval campaign in the North Sea.
Kirkbean and Solway Firth in the clue are references to John Paul Jones’s birthplace in Scotland. Today, you can find a cottage museum dedicated to him in the village of Kirkbean. Admiral Wright arranged to have a bronze plaque of John Paul Jones to be sent to the British government.
