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Discussion: Jeopardy

in: Orienteering; General

Apr 30, 2013 1:16 PM #

My neighbor told me this morning that an orienteer was on Jeopardy last night. Who was that?

Apr 30, 2013 1:21 PM #

Kip Sturdevan formerly of Quantico was on Jeopardy! about 25 years ago. He won about $15,000. But I guess they are not doing re-runs.

Apr 30, 2013 1:27 PM #

barb:

Maybe
George McAleese?

Apr 30, 2013 1:30 PM #

Pink Socks:

The most famous Jeopardy player of all time is a map nerd, but doesn't orienteer.

Apr 30, 2013 1:49 PM #

Canadian:

Barb, that's correct. I got the following e-mail from John Charlow last night about it:
"Any of you who watched Jeopardy on NBC TV this evening were no doubt pleasantly surprised to hear, in an aside with host Alex Trebek, an excellent description of the sport of orienteering.
Contestant, George McAleese, had participated a few times at Quantico O Club events.
Unfortunately, he lost his ‘champion’ status this evening."

Apr 30, 2013 2:02 PM #

kissy:

Well, it's quite apparent which O club has the smartest members.

Apr 30, 2013 4:00 PM #

peggyd:

And another (former) QOC member (and one-time club president) was on Jeopardy!: Kathy Webber.

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