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georgiapeach:
Aly Dudek & Steve Langton





 
 
Name: Aly Dudek
Age: 24
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wis.
Relationship Status: Dating
Length of Relationship: 7 months
How did you meet? We met at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, where we both competed for the USA in different sports.
Current occupation: Athlete and global spokeswoman
Describe what you do: I am a 2x Olympian and bronze medalist in the sport of short track speed skating and have been a member of the U.S. National Team since 2007. I also travel the world as a spokeswoman for a worldwide nutritional company.
3 words to describe you: Driven, passionate and adventurous.
Favorite hobbies: Traveling, working out and cooking.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Winning an Olympic bronze medal and competing in two Olympic Games.
What famous person reminds you of yourself? Kate Hudson- her laugh and sense of humor. But I have been told many times, Robin from “How I Met Your Mother.”
What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Superman, or at least that's what everyone tells me.
What scares you most about traveling? Being abducted.
What excites you most about traveling? Views on this planet I never knew existed, meeting new people, trying new cultures and really getting away from everything I know.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: At the beginning of our relationship, we struggled with communication, but mostly due to wanting to please each other. Luckily, we have had many talks about this and have been closer since.
Pet peeve about your teammate: Those damn plaid, New England-y, coral and patterned shorts he wears!! Why?!
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Vietnam- It looks beautiful! Also, Tahiti- I have not traveled to many warm places due to my sport. Also, Costa Rica- I’d like to zipline, and Santorini- the “white island.”
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I want to travel the world with Steve. We have had many conversations about going on adventures, and I don’t want to do it with anyone else.
How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? We can really learn how each other’s strengths and weaknesses make us better for each other and also better people.
 
 
Name: Steven Langton

Age: 31
Hometown: Boston
Relationship Status: Dating
Length of relationship: Seven months
How did you meet? Aly and I met at the 2014 Olympic Games through a teammate of hers and a teammate of mine who were close friends. It was love at first sight!
Current occupation: Olympic Athlete
Describe what you do: My day to day consists of racing down an icy shoot and wearing spandex one pieces with my closest buddies. I have competed for the United States National Bobsled team since 2007, representing my country at the last two Olympic Games.
3 words to describe you: Determined, spontaneous and passionate.
Favorite hobbies: Fishing, hiking and traveling.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? I'm most proud of winning two Bronze Medals at the Sochi Olympic Games in Russia and double Gold at the 2012 World Championships.
What famous person reminds you of yourself? Hugh Jackman because of his stellar “power beard” growing ability.
What famous person reminds you of your teammate? I'm going to go with Snow White in Snow White and the Huntsman because of her tenacity. When she sets her sights on something, watch out!
What scares you most about traveling? Losing my wallet or passport. That would be a bad day.
What excites you most about traveling? Trying new things, exploring exotic places and experiencing new cultures.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: When something is bothering her, I would like her to express her concerns more openly so that we can attack it together.
Pet peeve about your teammate: Sometimes when she gets stressed, rather than use me as support, she tends to block me out.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I'd love to see Thailand for it's beautiful beaches, thick jungles and unique culture.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? We both have a passion for traveling and have done so extensively individually. We see the race as an opportunity to see the world together. Competing with my girlfriend and best friend will be the true test of our relationship.
How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? We can start the life and quality of life that we both want sooner than expected. This will be a total make or break. If we can make it through this, we can make it through anything.

georgiapeach:
Meet ALY & STEVE!
 
https://www.youtube.com/v/4DGYg5CFj1I

Jobby:
Steve looks like he should be on Survivor instead... ???

theschnauzers:
There is a tradition of Winter Olympians being on TAR. And as a bobsledder, Steven has traveled to bobsled track venues around the world for competitions outside of the Olympics.

So from that perspective it makes sense that casting would look to such teams to be competitive.

It's also my understanding that Steven has had (don't know if he still does) a YouTube channel with his then roommate at the US Bobsled training facilities that, from what I read were hilariously funny. (And that would support his quip to Phil that was in the preview shown at the end of last season.)

And FWIW, TAR is probably more difficult physically and mentally than Survivor, after all Survivor 29's winner was a two-time TAR competitor who did not win either of her seasons. :)

Jimmer:

--- Quote from: theschnauzers on January 23, 2015, 01:05:07 PM ---And FWIW, TAR is probably more difficult physically and mentally than Survivor, after all Survivor 29's winner was a two-time TAR competitor who did not win either of her seasons. :)

--- End quote ---

I find that extremely debatable as I personally feel like Survivor would be way more difficult that the Amazing Race because of the extreme lack of food and shelter as well as the fact that paranoia is very high in Survivor and many castaways note how they have had many nights with lack of sleep. I do agree that TAR is still very very difficult on yourself mentally and physically, but I would not go to the point of saying that it is "probably more difficult"

Oh and just because someone won Survivor but not TAR does not = more difficult IMO

Okay I am done with my tangent :lol:

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