- Introduction: Mira Hayward has emerged as a notable contestant on the renowned television game show, Jeopardy! With her sharp intellect and impressive performance, she has captured the attention of audiences worldwide.
- Personal: Mira was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She is the daughter of Oregon State Senator Steiner and has two siblings. Mira is estimated to be in her late 20s.
- Educational Background: Mira graduated from Catlin Gabel School, went on to earn a B.A. in History from Harvard University. Mira was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority chapter at Harvard
- Career: Mira currently hosts her own podcast with iHeart Radio called History On Trial. Mira formerly wrote for Noble Blood, with Dana Schwartz. Hayward has also worked in a variety of roles, including legal internships, research, and marketing coordination.
- Jeopardy! Journey: Mira made an impression on Jeopardy! with a triumphant debut on February 9, 2023, defeating experienced contestants and demonstrating her expertise.
- Initial Triumph: On her first day, Mira clinched victory against competitors Dan Wohl and Scott Perry, winning $14,600.
- Consistent Success: Returning the following day, Mira maintained her winning streak, outperforming Myles Karp and Libby Hsu and securing a total of $37,000.
- Champion’s Return: Mira continued her winning streak on February 13, 2023, defending her title against Jeff Paine and Kendra Westerhaus.