Who Will Win?
Who will outwit, outplay, and outlast the rest to be the next sole Survivor?
Presenting thethree tribes of Brains, Brawn, and Beautythat will be competing inSurvivor: Kaoh Rong.
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Peter Baggenstos
Age:34
Tribe Designation:Brains
Current Residence:Minneapolis, Minn.
Occupation:ER Doctor
Personal Claim to Fame:Im multinational!
My father is from Switzerland and mother is from Jamaica.
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Im a Swiss citizen!
Inspiration in Life:People who live an extraordinary life on a daily basis.
Hobbies:Working out, escaping on an airplane to travel, and reading.
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Pet Peeves:Bombastic people, Bros and know-it-alls.
Three Words to Describe You:Eclectic, tenacious and shameless.
Aubry Bracco
Age:29
Current Residence:Cambridge, Mass.
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Inspiration in Life:My grandmother, Madeline.
She dealt with a crazy Brooklyn Italian family and was a hard worker.
Hobbies:Crayon art, running, meeting locals in new places and astrology.
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Pet Peeves:People who are not self-aware, dont know how to listen actively or give fake compliments.
Close second: scented things covering bad smells.
Three Words to Describe You:Beguiling, intuitive and relentless.
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Joseph Del Campo
Age:72
Current Residence:Vero Beach, Fla.
Occupation:Former FBI Agent
Inspiration in Life:St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Three Words to Describe You:Tenacious, daring and vigilant.
Michele Fitzgerald
Age:24
Tribe Designation:Beauty
Current Residence:Freehold, N.J.
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I was able to travel, listen to amazing music and educate people about important causes.
Inspiration in Life:Harry Potter.
His character chose bravery in the face of darkness and adversity.
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I appreciate anyone who overcomes obstacles without pitying themselves for being dealt a bad hand.
Hobbies:Traveling, reading and rock climbing.
Pet Peeves:Overpriced alcohol, close talkers and self-important people.
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Three Words to Describe You:Quirky, charismatic and adventurous.
Cydney Gillon
Age:23
Tribe Designation:Brawn
Current Residence:Douglasville, Ga.
I was a junior at Penn at the time and Id just turned 20.
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Inspiration in Life:My mother.
She is the strongest woman I know and her loyalty is forever unwavering.
Hobbies:Sprinting, lifting/weight training and sleeping.
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Pet Peeves:Obnoxious criers, bigots, overly weak people, and basically anything related to closed-minded mentalities.
Three Words to Describe You:Opinionated, driven and disciplined.
Caleb Reynolds
Age:28
Current Residence:Hopkinsville, Ky. Inspiration in Life:I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
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Hobbies:Working out, competing, hunting, and riding horses.
Pet Peeves:Texting while driving and nose picking.
Three Words to Describe You:Gregarious, spontaneous, and hilarious.
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I recently started working with the mayor on a scholarship program for kids out there in Colombia.
Inspiration in Life:Princess Diana because of all the love she had for people.
She touched and helped anyone she could.
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She is my biggest inspiration.
Hobbies:Handball, reading, singing, and playing piano.
Pet Peeves:Arrogance, ignorance, and when someone picks on someone less fortunate.
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Three Words to Describe You:Loyal, kind-hearted and perfectionist.
It has been a long and hard road, but I did it!
I was horrible in high school because I didnt give a damn, not because I wasnt smart.
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Hobbies:Gaining knowledge, fishing, and working out.
Pet Peeves:People who talk too much and habitual liars.
Three Words to Describe You:Confident, anomaly, and rebellious.
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Inspiration in Life:My grandpa and grandma are my inspiration in life.
My grandparents pastor a Baptist church.
They are my heroes.
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Hobbies:I like to seek out and accomplish adventures all over the world.
Pet Peeves:People who lie and can’t be straight up.
I tell it how it is and expect the same.
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Im all about positive vibes and energy.
Three Words to Describe You:Fearless, ambitious, and adrenaline junkie.
Neal Gottlieb
Age:38
Current Residence:Sausalito, Calif.
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I couldn’t afford employees, so I did everything myself at first.
I admire him for the deep and devoted love that he had for my aunt.
Despite being a tough guy, he has never been afraid to cry or share his feelings.
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But more than anything, I have always admired him for being himself.
Hobbies:Traveling, indoor rock climbing, and one-upmanship.
Three Words to Describe You:Incorrigible, witty, and kind.
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Elisabeth Markham
Current Residence:New York, N.Y.
Occupation:Quantitative strategist (I write computer programs that forecast stock prices and trade automatically).
Personal Claim to Fame:Building a blackjack card-counting team.
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Pet Peeves:Racism, sexism, and homophobia.
People who refuse to learn from evidence and wont listen to logical arguments.
Three Words to Describe You:Thoughtful, smart and adventurous.
Debbie Wanner
Age:49
Current Residence:Reading, Penn.
My family was/is dysfunctional, to put it mildly.
Inspiration in Life:I just adore Tia Torres of Pit Bulls and Parolees talk about Survivors!
Three Words to Describe You:Relentless, erudite, and Spartan.
I worked my ass off to get there and I did it in only 3 years.
Inspiration in Life:I dont have a hero or an inspiration.
I am just me, and everything I have ever wanted, I go for.
I wont stop until I get it and I dont care what I have to do to get it.
Hobbies:Kicking in doors, getting tattoos, and riding my motorcycle.
Three Words to Describe You:Loud, blunt, and hilarious.
Inspiration in Life:Martin Luther King Jr.
When he spoke, the whole world stopped to listen, whether they liked him or not.
Thats the ticket in the world and in this challenge.
Be yourself, dont worry about who is trying to sabotage you.
Just keep moving forward and focus on the goal.
It takes confidence and big moves!
Hobbies:Riding motorcycles, eating good food, playing board games and adventure racing.
Three Words to Describe You:Blunt, not fragile, and bad-ass chick.
Nick Maiorano
Age:30
Current Residence:Redondo Beach, Calif.
Occupation:Personal Trainer
Personal Claim to Fame:Ill always be a better listener than you.
Inspiration in Life:I didnt have a hero last time I applied and still dont.
No human is a hero.
Im my own hero because I love the person I am.
Hobbies:Writing, exercising, and managing web projects.
Three Words to Describe You:Obsessive-compulsive, receptive, and contrarian.
Julia Sokolowski
Age:19
Current Residence:Boston, Mass.
Occupation:College Student
Personal Claim to Fame:My trip to Tanzania.
I taught English to a class of 83 third graders and rebuilt and restored classrooms.
I also hiked the base of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Inspiration in Life:My 17-year-old brother, Eric.
He is a fighter and my inspiration every day.
Hobbies:Skiing, hip hop & contemporary dancing, and flirting.
Pet Peeves: Really slow walkers and entitled people.
Three Words to Describe You:Outgoing, driven, and versatile.
Scot Pollard
Age:40
Current Residence:Carmel, Ind.
Occupation:Former NBA champion.
Played for the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics.
Personal Claim to Fame:Winning an NBA Championship ring and playing in the NBA for 11 years.
Inspiration in Life:My father.
He gave me the genetics and the guidance until he died.
Roy Williams, my college coach, because he helped me with my work ethic.
Hobbies:Spending time with family, traveling, and riding my motorcycle.
Pet Peeves:People who are late and not loyal.
Three Words to Describe You:Driven, fun, and loud!
A 545-miles, 7-day camping and bicycle ride from SF to LA to benefit HIV and AIDS services.
In total, Ive raised over $75,000 for the LA LGBT Center and SF AIDS Foundation.
I love this grueling, but fun, mental and physical challenging experience.
Inspiration in Life:My parents.
They worked so hard to provide for 11 of my siblings.
Hobbies:Planning dinner parties, cooking for friends, and keeping bees.
I am fascinated by the colonys social structures.
I also enjoy reading and discussing fiction in our book club.
Pet Peeves:Foodies, double parked cars, and lazy people.
Three Words to Describe You:Energetic, resourceful, and competitive.
