Andre Plummer and Damon Wafer are a Cop and Fireman team on The Amazing Race 3.
Andre & Damon struggled in the early legs of the Race, regularly finishing near the bottom of the pack. To counteract this, they adopted a strategy of openly declaring that they would follow the Brotherhood Alliance of Derek & Drew and Ken & Gerard everywhere, which resulted in an upturn in their results. In the sixth leg, Andre & Damon were the first team to finish the Roadblock and depart for the Pit Stop when their taxi driver dropped them off in a sketchy part of Morocco where a local official detained them and attempted to seize their passports. Though they were able to survive this incident after the Race's security team intervened, the lost time carried into the following leg when their late departure time caused them to find difficulty booking a flight itinerary to Germany. Hours behind the other teams, they further compounded to their misery by missing their train stop before finally being eliminated in 6th place.
Profile[]
Retrieved from CBS.com
- “We look forward to this race, and from now on, you can consider us "Team 911".”
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.[1]
How would you describe your previous travel experience?
What is the most stressful aspect of traveling?
What is the most important item in your backpack, and why?
Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE?
Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like?
What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE?
What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team?
What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team?
What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)?
What languages do you speak?
What destination are you hoping to visit?
What country do you feel best prepared for?
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The Amazing Race 3[]
Race History[]
Andre & Damon's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | United States → Mexico | Wings / Wheels | No Roadblock | 7 of 12 | [1] |
2 | 2 | Mexico | Man Power / Horse Power | Damon | 8 of 11 | |
3 | 3 | Mexico → United Kingdom | Punt / Bike | Andre | 8 of 10 | |
4 | 4 | United Kingdom → Portugal | Old School / New School | Damon | 4 of 9 | |
5 | 5 | Portugal → Spain → Morocco | Ropes / Slopes | Damon | 2 of 8 | |
6 | 6 | Morocco | Now You See It / Now You Don't | Andre | 6 of 7 | |
7 | 7 | Morocco → Germany → Austria → Germany | Did not perform | 6 of 6 | [2] | |
Average | 5.86 | |||||
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Post-Race[]
Trivia[]
Franchise Records[]
- First team to be detained by local authorities.
- First team to be eliminated in Germany.
External links[]
Interviews[]
- FansOfRealityTV (11/21/2002): "Our Interview with Andre & Damon"
- CBS.com (2002): "After the Race"
Social Media Profiles[]
- Andre's Facebook: /andre.plummer
- Damon's Facebook: /damon.wafer
References[]
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