The Amazing Race Canada - July 15/13

[Natalka]

Jon Montgomery, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic gold medalist in skeleton, has been named host.

Born and raised in Russell, MB, Montgomery transitioned from a career as an auctioneer, to become a champion skeleton racer. He captured a silver medal at the 2007/2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, and has earned eight World Cup medals (four gold, two silver, and two bronze), and five Canadian National titles to date.

Montgomery is still hoping to qualify and represent Canada at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

He currently lives in Calgary, with his wife Darla, a fellow skeleton racer.

http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainm...827/story.html

[Natalka]

Racers spotted in different cities

May 3 - Niagara Falls



Calgary




As for contestants, no word yet.

My fingers are crossed for Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod!

[GoJays]

My fingers are crossed for Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod!

omg Natalka, i always found those two so annoying! lol!

[electric_viking]

the worst

[smileyKT]

Looks like they started in Niagara Falls?

[VeeVee]

My fingers are crossed for Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod!

Your wish has come true! They are contestants!
http://ca.omg.yahoo.com/blogs/omg-tv...150622044.html

[bluerose]

What are they just racing in Canada ? its big enough I don't care gonna watch it.

[TudorChick]

i think we got shafted..the whole point of the race is the culture shock

[Natalka]

Sisters
Vanessa Morgan (21, actress, Ottawa) and Celina Mziray (30, bikini model, Ottawa)




Tim Hague Sr. (48, RN, Winnipeg) and Tim Hague Jr. (23, sales, Winnipeg)




Hal Johnson (57, Oakville) and Joanne McLeod (54) - fitness promoters




Brett Burstein and Holly Agostino - married doctors. Montreal, both 33





Jamie Cumberland (47, HR - Talent, Airdrie AB) and Pierre Cadieux (38, GM Credit, Innisfail AB)

Best Friends

[Natalka]

Jet Black (32, police officer, London) and Dave Schram (28, marketing, London) - best friends




twin sisters
Treena Ley (36, police sergeant, Hamilton) and Tennille Dorrington (tax auditor, Hamilton)




dating
Kristen Idiens (32, outdoor adventure guide, Fairmont Hot Springs BC) and Darren Trapp (26, white water raft guide, lifeguard, Fairmont Hot Spring BC)




brothers
Jody Mitic ( 36, Army Sniper (Ret.), Motivational Speaker, Ottawa) and Cory Mitic (32, Labour Relations Officer, Edmonton)

[Natalka]

More detailed info on each team

http://www.ctv.ca/TheAmazingRaceCanada/Teams.aspx

[smileyKT]

i think we got shafted..the whole point of the race is the culture shock

I'm hoping they'll be able to capture Canada's diversity in this first season and then go international next year!

[smileyKT]

More detailed info on each team

http://www.ctv.ca/TheAmazingRaceCanada/Teams.aspx

Only 9 teams? Is this season shorter?

and it'd be Mondays at 9pm!

[Natalka]

Yes, there are nine teams - I couldn't find info on the number of weeks it will be running.

[gracesmommy]

can't wait!