The Amazing Race 3

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The Amazing Race 3
Amazing Race Third Season Region 1 DVD.png
Region 1 DVD cover
Presented by Phil Keoghan
No. of teams12
WinnerFlo Pesenti & Zach Behr
No. of legs13
Distance traveled41,000 mi (66,000 km)
No. of episodes11
Release
Original network CBS
Original releaseOctober 2 (2002-10-02) 
December 18, 2002 (2002-12-18)
Additional information
Filming datesAugust 9 (2002-08-09) 
September 8, 2002 (2002-09-08)
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The Amazing Race 3 is the third season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race . Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured twelve teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world to win US$1,000,000. This season visited four continents and thirteen countries and traveled over 41,000 miles (66,000 km) during thirteen legs. Starting in the Everglades, racers traveled through Mexico, England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Hawaii before finishing in Seattle. A new twist introduced in this season was the final memory challenge. The season premiered on CBS October 2, 2002, and ended on December 18, 2002.

Contents

Friends Flo Pesenti and Zach Behr were the winners of this season, while married parents Teri and Ian Pollack finished in second place, and brothers Ken and Gerard Duphiney finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The Starting Line of The Amazing Race 3 was set in Everglades National Park in Florida. Everglades-np.jpg
The Starting Line of The Amazing Race 3 was set in Everglades National Park in Florida.

The third season of The Amazing Race spanned a total of 41,000 miles (66,000 km) and featured first-time visits to twelve countries: Mexico, England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. [1] [2] Filming began on August 9, 2002, and finished on September 8, 2002. [3]

Casting

Casting for this season began in April 2002. [4]

Cast

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Gerard and Ken Duphiney

The cast of The Amazing Race 3 was increased to twelve teams and included soccer moms, law school graduates, a Vietnam War veteran, and a pair of twin models. Jill and her brother F.T. had originally applied for season 1, but after F.T. was killed on September 11, John Vito & Jill applied in remembrance of him. [5]

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Gina Diggins35Soccer Moms Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Eliminated 1st
(in Puente de Ixtla, Mexico)
Sylvia Pitts34
Tramel Raggs22Brother & Sister Gary, Indiana Eliminated 2nd
(in Tulum, Mexico)
Talicia Raggs29 Los Angeles, California
Dennis Hyde48Father & Son Lexington, Kentucky Eliminated 3rd
(in Stonehaven, Scotland)
Andrew Hyde21
Heather Mahar25Law School Roommates Boston, Massachusetts Eliminated 4th
(in Lisbon, Portugal)
Eve Madison25 New York City, New York
Michael Ilacqua28Long-Distance Dating San Diego, California Eliminated 5th
(in Fez, Morocco)
Kathy Perez31 Birmingham, Michigan
Aaron Goldschmidt27Lifelong Friends New York City, New York Eliminated 6th
(in Marrakesh, Morocco)
Arianne Udell27
Andre Plummer32Cop & Fireman Los Angeles, California Eliminated 7th
(in Schwangau, Germany)
Damon Wafer33 Long Beach, California
John Vito Pietanza28Dating Staten Island, New York Eliminated 8th
(in Singapore)
Jill Aquilino24 Manhattan, New York
Derek Riker32Twins & Models Los Angeles, California Eliminated 9th
(in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Drew Riker32
Ken Duphiney40Brothers New York City, New York Third place
Gerard Duphiney35 Denville, New Jersey
Teri Pollack49Married Parents Palm City, Florida Runners-up
Ian Pollack50
Flo Pesenti23Friends New York City, New York Winners
Zach Behr23
Future appearances

Teri & Ian and John Vito & Jill were selected to compete in The Amazing Race: All-Stars . [6]

In 2021, Andrew Shayde ( Hyde) appeared on Naked and Afraid and lasted 13 days in South Africa before being removed for a possible MRSA infection. [7] [8] In 2023, Shayde returned for Naked and Afraid's fifteenth season once again in South Africa. [9] Shayde later appeared on the spin-off Naked and Afraid: Castaways. [10] Shayde also competed on the CBS reality competition show Buddy Games . [11]

Results

The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.

Team placement (by leg)
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Flo & Zach2nd5th3rd2nd4th [lower-alpha 1] 2nd1stƒ [lower-alpha 2] 2nd5th3rd2nd3rd1st
Teri & Ian8th10th9th5th6th1stƒ [lower-alpha 2] 4th3rd4th4th1st1st2nd
Ken & Gerard1stƒ [lower-alpha 2] 6th2nd1st1st3rd5th4th2nd2nd3rd2nd3rd
Derek & Drew11th1stƒ [lower-alpha 2] 1st3rd3rd4th2nd1st3rd1st4th [lower-alpha 3]
John Vito & Jill5th7th7th6th4th [lower-alpha 1] 5th3rd5th1stƒ [lower-alpha 2] 5th
Andre & Damon9th [lower-alpha 4] 8th8th4th2nd6th6th
Aaron & Arianne3rd2nd4th8th7th7th
Michael & Kathy4th4th6th7th8th
Heather & Eve6th3rd5th9th [lower-alpha 5]
Dennis & Andrew7th9th10thƒ [lower-alpha 2]
Tramel & Talicia10th11th
Gina & Sylvia12th
Notes
  1. 1 2 Flo & Zach and John Vito & Jill tied for 4th place after both teams stepped on the Pit Stop mat at the same time.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 This team won the Fast Forward on this leg.
  3. Derek & Drew initially arrived 3rd, but had inadvertently skipped the Roadblock and had to backtrack to complete it. Ken & Gerard checked in during this time, dropping Derek & Drew to last.
  4. Andre & Damon initially arrived 7th, but were issued a 78-minute penalty for not following the donkey route correctly, and started the next leg 9th.
  5. Heather & Eve initially arrived 1st, but were issued a 37-minute penalty because they had taken a taxi to the Pit Stop instead of traveling on foot as the clue had specified. All of the other teams checked in during this penalty time, dropping Heather & Eve to last.

Race summary

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The route of The Amazing Race 3.
Destinations Legenda lotnisko.svg Air travel    Legenda kolej.svg Rail travel    BSicon BOOT.svg Water travel    Bus-logo.svg Bus travel
Maki-heliport-15.svg Helicopter travel    Maki-bicycle-15.svg Bicycle travel    Maki-aerialway-15.svg Gondola travel
Route Markers Detour icon.svg Detour    Roadblock icon.svg Roadblock    Fast Forward icon.svg Fast Forward    TAR-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (United States → Mexico)

The Angel of Independence in Mexico City was the first destination on The Amazing Race 3. Monumento de la Independencia (El Angel) 03 2014 Mex 8129.JPG
The Angel of Independence in Mexico City was the first destination on The Amazing Race 3.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 2 (Mexico)

For the Roadblock in Cozumel in the Riviera Maya, team members had to swim with dolphins. Cozumel Delphin.JPG
For the Roadblock in Cozumel in the Riviera Maya, team members had to swim with dolphins.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 3 (Mexico → England → Scotland)

Dunnotar Castle in Stonehaven, Scotland was the location of both the Roadblock and the Pit Stop on this leg. DUNNOTTAR CASTLE Large.JPG
Dunnotar Castle in Stonehaven, Scotland was the location of both the Roadblock and the Pit Stop on this leg.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 4 (Scotland → Portugal)

The Torre de Belem in Lisbon was the fourth Pit Stop of the season. Torre de Belem Lisboa Richard Bartz.jpg
The Torre de Belém in Lisbon was the fourth Pit Stop of the season.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 5 (Portugal → Spain → Morocco)

While in Morocco, teams encountered a Roadblock involving the Moroccan traditional dyeing industry. Fez Tannery.JPG
While in Morocco, teams encountered a Roadblock involving the Moroccan traditional dyeing industry.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 6 (Morocco)

In this leg's Roadblock in Marrakesh, one team member had to sell bowls of escargots. Snail Vendor, Djemaa el Fna (3092565903).jpg
In this leg's Roadblock in Marrakesh, one team member had to sell bowls of escargots.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 7 (Morocco → Germany & Austria)

Teams traveled to the Friedensengel in Munich. Muenchen- Friedensenangel.JPG
Teams traveled to the Friedensengel in Munich.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 8 (Germany → Switzerland)

While in Switzerland, teams visited the Rheinfall. 2010-07-25 16-26-11 Switzerland Schaffhausen Rheinfall.jpg
While in Switzerland, teams visited the Rheinfall.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 9 (Switzerland)

One side of the Detour in Switzerland's Valais region required teams to cross the Niouc Bridge and then perform a bungee jump. Pont suspendu Niouc (2).jpg
One side of the Detour in Switzerland's Valais region required teams to cross the Niouc Bridge and then perform a bungee jump.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 10 (Switzerland → Malaysia → Singapore)

In Kuala Lumpur, teams had to convince a local to photograph them in front of the Petronas Towers. KLCC twin towers1.JPG
In Kuala Lumpur, teams had to convince a local to photograph them in front of the Petronas Towers.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 11 (Singapore → Vietnam)

Cyclos, a form of Vietnamese transportation, were featured during the Roadblock. Rickshaw in Hochiminh city.jpg
Cyclos, a form of Vietnamese transportation, were featured during the Roadblock.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 12 (Vietnam)

Teams visited the Imperial Palace in Hue during this leg. PalaisHarmonie.jpg
Teams visited the Imperial Palace in Huế during this leg.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 13 (Vietnam → United States)

Teams traveled to the International Fountain in Seattle during the last leg of the race. Seattle - International Fountain & Space Needle.jpg
Teams traveled to the International Fountain in Seattle during the last leg of the race.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Reception

Critical response

The Amazing Race 3 received positive reviews. Linda Holmes of Television Without Pity wrote that this season was good but was not satisfied by the ending. [21] Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly praised the unpredictability of this season writing that "you never truly know what's going to happen." [22] In 2016, this season was ranked 2nd out of the first 27 seasons by the Rob Has a Podcast Amazing Race correspondents. [23] Kareem Gantt of Screen Rant wrote that this season "thrives on team chemistry to hook a viewer in and did this cast lock in their viewers. The locations were also fantastic and the suspense was at the perfect pitch." [24] In 2021, Jane Andrews of Gossip Cop ranked this season as the show's 6th best season. [25] In 2023, Rhenn Taguiam of Game Rant ranked this season as the eleventh-best season. [26]

While reviews for this season were positive, reactions to Flo Pesenti co-winning this season were largely negative. [27] Andy Dehnart of reality blurred was negative towards the win due to Flo "threatening to quit the race repeatedly and shrieking more than a banshee with its leg stuck in a trap". [28] Television Without Pity co-creator Tara Ariano called Flo "malingering". [29] John Crook of the Los Angeles Times called Flo "spoiled" and "petulant". [30]

Awards

In 2003, this season of The Amazing Race won the inaugural Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality/Competition Program. [31]

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