'Jeopardy!' Fans Celebrate Major Win 

This week is Trans Awareness Week.

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Fans of 'Jeopardy!' definitely have a reason to celebrate.

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Amy Schneider won big on Wednesday's episode.

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Schneider, who took home $31,600 in winnings, is openly trans.

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Many fans wondered if Schneider was the first openly trans winner.

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Schneider took to Twitter to reveal this was not the case.

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She credited Kate Freeman as the first out trans champion on December 16, 2020.

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Schneider beat the five-day winning streak set by Andrew He.

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Many fans hope this is the beginning of many more wins to come!

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