Whether you’re a long time fan of Jeopardy! or not, you have to appreciate Harvey Silikovitz, who, despite having Parkinson’s Disease, won the notoriously challenging quiz show last Monday after a 24 year journey.

Here’s a short video excerpt of Harvey’s appearance.

I’m not sure what’s more inspiring - showing millions of people how he refuses to let Parkinson’s define or limit him, or Harvey’s incredible tenacity chasing his dream to reach that stage.

Read all about this story in Claire McNear’s excellent article about Harvey’s epic quest.