The Amazing Race has been a thrilling adventure since its premiere in 2001, with 37 teams taking home the coveted $1 million prize over the years. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, this CBS competition series has seen a diverse range of participants, including married couples, siblings, best friends, and even blind daters, racing across the globe in a bid to be the first to reach the final destination.
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Season 38 recently crowned its winners, former Big Brother contestants alongside their loved ones, after a journey through Europe. Let’s take a closer look at where some of the previous winners of The Amazing Race are today, and how the show has impacted their lives post-victory.
Starting with the winners of Season 1, lawyers Rob Frisbee and Brennan Swain entered the competition as best friends and remain close to this day. Swain even served as the best man at Frisbee’s wedding and is the godfather of his son, Max. Frisbee now works as a film writer in addition to his attorney role, while Swain specialises in intellectual property law.
In Season 2, lifelong friends Chris Luca and Alex Boylan emerged victorious and have maintained their friendship over the years. Boylan has continued his presence in the public eye as a television host, while Luca leads a more private life away from social media.
Friends Flo Pesenti and Zach Behr, winners of Season 3, have both found success in the entertainment and media industries post-show. Pesenti is a vice president at Fanatics and shares two children with her partner, Dan Abrams, while Behr is a vice president at A+E Networks. They have both carved out successful careers following their win on The Amazing Race.
The list goes on with each season bringing forth unique stories of victory, personal growth, and new opportunities. From married couples to siblings, and best friends to strangers turned partners, the winners of The Amazing Race have showcased resilience, determination, and the power of teamwork.