A FORMER COLLEGE QUARTERBACK ATTEMPTS TO OUTRUN THE YOUNGEST SPARTAN RACE WINNER IN HISTORY, ON "MILLION DOLLAR MILE," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
Hosted by Former College Football Champion and NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow
Matt "Money" Smith and Maria Taylor Serve as Play-by-Play Commentators
"No One Can Beat Me" - A former college quarterback attempts to outrun the youngest Spartan race winner ever, and a professional dancer goes toe-to-toe with a six-time obstacle course race world champion, on MILLION DOLLAR MILE, Wednesday, April 3 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The series is hosted by former college football champion and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, with Matt "Money" Smith and Maria Taylor serving as play-by-play commentators.
Following are the runners featured in the episode:
LOGAN COHEN
HOMETOWN: New York
Age 28
DASHON JOHNSON
HOMETOWN: San Diego, Calif.
Age 31
KELLEN PAGEL
HOMETOWN: Strongsville, Ohio
Age 28
AMIR YORKE
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles
Age 21
Following are MILLION DOLLAR MILE Defenders:
EMMA CHAPMAN
"The Mighty Kiwi"
Age 30
HOMETOWN: Christchurch, New Zealand
CURRENT CITY: Richmond, Ky.
Emma is the reigning Tough Mudder X World Champion and a former member of the New Zealand women's soccer national team. Strong and quick, her endurance and killer grip strength have helped her win numerous CrossFit competitions and qualify three times as a CrossFit Regional athlete.
VEEJAY JONES
"The Prodigy"
Age 20
HOMETOWN: Lakeview Terrace, Calif.
CURRENT CITY: Los Angeles
Since 2015, Veejay has held the record as the youngest Spartan Race winner in history. This powerhouse, whose six-times-a-week workouts consist of running mountains, weight training and bouldering, can run a sub-five-minute mile and deadlift twice his body weight. He is currently the American OCR 3k Short Course Champion.
HUNTER MCINTYRE
"The Sheriff"
Age 29
HOMETOWN: New York, N.Y.
CURRENT CITY: Malibu, Calif.
Malibu Pro Athlete and model Hunter McIntyre is one of the most dominant athletes in the sport of OCR. He is the reigning Tough Mudder X World Champion (2017 and 2018) , holds six world OCR titles and is one of the highest paid obstacle course racers in the world.
ORLA WALSH
"The Vermaniac"
Age 32
HOMETOWN: St. Albans, Vt.
CURRENT CITY: Burlington, Vt.
A Vermont native and self-proclaimed "rough chick," Orla's speed, strength and endurance helped earn her the childhood nickname "The Vermaniac" for devouring her competitors. The Spartan Pro and CrossFit enthusiast is also a real-life hero who saves lives and helps others as a flight nurse.
MILLION DOLLAR MILE comes from executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan with Fly on the Wall Entertainment, Lee Metzger and LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson Phil Byron with SpringHill Entertainment, as well as Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television.
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