David Madden (Jeopardy! contestant)
David Madden | |
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| Born | June 13, 1981 Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Years active | 2005–present |
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Nolwenn Léon (m. 2012) |
David Charles "Dave" Madden (born June 13, 1981) is an American game show contestant, academic competition organizer, and art historian. He is a former 19-day champion on Jeopardy! and holds the eighth-longest streak in Jeopardy! history (tied with Jason Zuffranieri and behind only Ken Jennings, Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, James Holzhauer, Mattea Roach, Cris Pannullo, and Julia Collins in this respect).
Madden is the founder, owner, and executive director of International Academic Competitions (IAC). IAC's competitions include the for-profit National History Bee, National Geography Bee, National Science Bee, National History Bowl, National Geography Bowl, United States History Bee, United States Geography Bee, United States Geography Championships, National Academic Bowl, National Academic Bee, National Political Science Bee, National Championship Exams, Introduction to Model United Nations, and United States Spelling Championships. IAC also oversees three World Championship events: the International History Olympiad, the International Geography Championships, and the International Science Championships.