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Andre, 32, and Damon, 33, met a decade ago while
attending the University of Maryland. When Damon transferred
to another university, the two lost touch for several
years. Ironically, they were reunited in Los Angeles
when they both stopped for the same traffic light.
Both Andre
and Damon have jobs that put them in challenging situations.
Andre is a police officer and Damon is a firefighter.
They're used to dealing with all kinds of people,
making quick decisions and working fast. Damon says
that he and Andre decided to apply for THE AMAZING
RACE for two reasons. First, "The opportunity
to compete in a forum that is challenging physically
and mentally." And second, "The cash…cha-ching!!!"
Damon says
that his greatest asset on the trip is his brain.
"The most important item I am carrying is not
in my backpack. It is underneath my hat. I am pretty
smart and resourceful," he says. Andre feels
his strength is his ability to read the other teams
and understand the game.
Together,
this pair of friends have traveled extensively. While
stationed in the military, Damon served in the Marine
Corps and Andre was in the United States Air Force.
Both are self-confident, physically fit and work incredibly
well under pressure. Plus, whenever necessary, Damon
can be a manipulative schemer, while Andre is a playful
joker. Together, the two are a formidable Team who
plan to give their fellow racers a run for the money.
Andre is
married and lives in Los Angeles (he is originally
from Baltimore, Maryland). Damon, who also lives in
Los Angeles, is married with two children.
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