Ant & Dan Middleton BrothersWith an elite military background spanning the Royal Marines, 9 Parachute Squadron, and Special Boat Service (SBS), Ant Middleton has built a reputation as one of the most formidable minds in mental and physical endurance.
And while it has been over four years since he has seen his older brother Daniel, he is looking forward to teaming up together and reconnecting, and hopes their love of a challenge, determination and combined competitiveness will put them in good stead to win the Race.
Ant became a household name as Chief Instructor on the hit UK TV series SAS: Who Dares Wins and later took his expertise to the global stage, helping establish SAS Australia. His thirst for adventure has led him to front numerous high-stakes television series, including Mutiny, a gripping re-enactment of Captain William Bligh’s infamous voyage, and Escape, which challenged skilled engineers to survive extreme conditions.
In 2019, Ant faced one of the world’s greatest challenges, scaling Mount Everest during the powerful Extreme Everest series. Then, in 2022, he successfully summited K2, one of the deadliest mountains on Earth.
His hit Sky One series Straight Talking saw him take on adventurous road trips with global celebrities, including Liam Payne and Rebel Wilson. In 2023 he fronted Million Dollar Island, and in 2024 Ant joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars Australia.
His literary success is undeniable, with over 2.5 million copies of his books sold worldwide. His non-fiction bestsellers— including First Man In, The Fear Bubble, Zero Negativity, and Mental Fitness—have all achieved Sunday Times Best Seller status, while his fiction thriller Cold Justice was hailed as the debut thriller of the year. Ant’s latest book, Military Mindset, explores the power of discipline, adaptability, and focus providing readers with the tools to thrive under pressure.
Dan, a Building Conservationist, is looking forward to the fun and adventure the Race will bring, and the opportunity to spend time with his brother.
With a love for playing games, Dan believes his highly physical and labour-intensive job will help him physically on the Race. Having not travelled together since they were young, the super competitive brothers are looking forward to lots of laughs and reconnecting on the Race.
