Posted on 12/01/2008 by RealityWanted in The Amazing Race
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"You Look Like Peter Pan" - After over 30,000 miles, five continents, and countless hours racing around the globe, it's down to one final leg for the three remaining Teams, who will sprint to the finish line in Portland, Ore. for a chance to win one million dollars, on THE AMAZING RACE 13, Sunday, Dec. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Following are the 11 teams, listed in no particular order:
Name: TERENCE GERCHBERG (ELIMINATED 11/16)
Occupation: Running Coach
Age: 35
Hometown: New York
Name: SARAH LESHNER
Occupation: Wall Street Investment Analyst
Age: 31
Hometown: New York
Relationship: NEWLY DATING
This Team is determined to prove to themselves they belong together. They are well traveled and both enjoy physical activities and pushing each other to succeed. Either way, this adventure will definitely be a journey that could make or break them.
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Name: MARISA AXELROD (ELIMINATED 10/19)
Occupation: Student
Age: 22
Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C.
Name: BROOKE JACKSON
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Age: 24
Hometown: Columbia, S.C.
Relationship: SOUTHERN BELLES
These charming southern belles are best friends and are up for any challenge. They want to prove to the world that they're not just cute blondes and that they can be athletic and fierce competitors.
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Name: ANDREW LAPPITT
Occupation: Student
Age: 22
Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.
Name: DAN HONIG
Occupation: Hotel Manager Trainee
Age: 23
Hometown: Wilmington, Del.
Relationship: FRATERNITY BROTHERS
Life couldn't be any better for these fraternity brothers. Andrew and Dan met while attending Arizona State University and the last four years have been filled with good times. Some of the Teams have referred to them as "Team Superbad." These two say they can talk their way in or out of anything by cracking jokes and keeping the mood light. Look for them to always keep things entertaining in their own special way.
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Name: AJA BENTON (ELIMINATED 10/26)
Occupation: Aspiring Actress
Age: 25
Hometown: Los Angeles
Name: TY WHITE
Occupation: Banker
Age: 25
Hometown: West Bloomfield, Mich.
Relationship: DATING LONG DISTANCE
This long distance dating couple is looking for an opportunity to be together for an extended period of time. They've been dating for nine months, living in two separate cities and the longest time they've spent together was last Christmas for two weeks. They feel that the Race will help them determine if they can truly handle living together on a daily basis.
Name: MARK YTURRALDE (ELIMINATED 10/12)
Occupation: Treasurer of Comic-Con
Age: 41
Hometown: San Diego
Name: BILL KAHLER
Occupation: Student Aid Administrator
Age: 42
Hometown: San Diego
Relationship: BEST FRIENDS
These comic book aficionados are determined to be the most strategic team ever to compete in the Race. Mark and Bill, friends for over 23 years, first met at a science fiction club and have been bonding over their love for comics and games ever since. Mark says that he "wears geek like a badge of honor."
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Name: TONI IMBIMBO (ELIMINATED 11/30)
Occupation: Accounting Consultant
Age: 51
Hometown: Woodside, Calif.
Name: DALLAS IMBIMBO
Occupation: Student
Age: 22
Hometown: Woodside, Calif.
Relationship: MOTHER/SON
Toni and Dallas have always been there for each other and will let nothing come between them. These two are hoping the Race will provide them with some quality family time they've been missing out on since Dallas has been away at college - and maybe they can win a million dollars along the way.
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Name: NICK SPANGLER
Occupation: Actor
Age: 22
Hometown: New York
Name: STARR SPANGLER
Occupation: Former NFL Cheerleader
Age: 21
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Relationship: BROTHER/SISTER
This brother/sister team will stop at nothing to win the Race. Both are extremely driven and competitive, especially with one another. They admit to being over-zealous when a prize is involved - even if it's only bragging rights. They're excited to use this to their advantage on the race.
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Name: ANITA JONES (ELIMINATED 9/28)
Occupation: Retired Paralegal
Age: 63
Hometown: Eugene, Ore.
Name: ARTHUR JONES
Occupation: Playground Maintenance
Age: 61
Hometown: Eugene, Ore.
Relationship: MARRIED BEEKEEPERS
Anita and Arthur can't wait to make the Race their next big adventure. This energetic couple is open hearted and free spirited. They make and sell their own honey and recently purchased an organic blueberry farm. They have known each other for over 26 years and have been married for almost 14 years. Their blended family and children are the most important part of their lives.
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