Nicholas "Nick" Linz, Alexander "Alex" Linz, Megan Linz, and Thomas "Tommy" Linz are a team of Siblings and the Official Winners of The Amazing Race: Family Edition.
After a disastrous first leg from which they barely escaped elimination, the Linz Family emerged as one of the frontrunners in the race, only finishing outside the top three once afterwards. They became one of the most vocal teams against the Weaver Family, with whom they frequently clashed with. However, they also developed strong social connections and friendships with the other families which made them popular among the other teams. Their reliance on their physical abilities, such as always choosing to perform the more physical Detour option despite Megan not being as physically-fit as her brothers, helped them to advance to the final three. In the the final leg, they arrived at the final Roadblock just minutes before the Bransen Family and hung on to their small lead, going on to win the race.
Profile[]
Retrieved from CBS.com
The Linz family is from Cincinnati, Ohio. This close-knit team is comprised of three brothers and one feisty sister who are so deeply rooted in Cincinnati that they have over 50 first cousins living in or near the Cincinnati area. The Linz's parents have been married for over 28 years.
Nick is the oldest on the team at 24 and works in sales in Buffalo, New York. He describes himself as hardworking and friendly.
Alex, 22, recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati and works as an emergency room tech. He says he is optimistic and proud.
Tommy, 19, is currently enrolled at Miami University of Ohio. Tommy, who played on the Miami University lacrosse team, is willing and outgoing.
Megan, 21, is the only female on the team. She also attends Miami University of Ohio and is studying Strategic Communications. Megan enjoys cheerleading and field hockey. Although she's outnumbered by the boys, she and her brothers are very close.
The Linz siblings are well-traveled, athletic, very competitive and ready to embark on a race around the world.[1]
The Amazing Race: Family Edition[]
Race History[]
The Linz Family's Race History | ||||||
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Episode | Leg | Destination(s) | Detour Choice (underlined) |
Roadblock Performer |
Placement | Notes |
1 | 1 | New York → New Jersey → Pennsylvania | Build It / Buggy It | No Roadblock | 9 of 10 | |
2 | 2 | Pennsylvania → District of Columbia → Virginia | Heat of the Battle / Heat of the Night | Nick | 2 of 9 | |
3 | 3 | Virginia → South Carolina → Alabama | Forrest Gump / Muddy Waters | Alex & Tommy | 2 of 8 | |
4 | 4 | Alabama → Mississippi → Louisiana | Work / Play | Tommy | 3 of 7 | |
5 | 5 | Louisiana → Panama | Rhythm / Coos | Nick | 4 of 6 | |
6 | 6 | Panama → Costa Rica | Relic / Ripe | Megan | 2 of 6 | |
7 | 7 | Costa Rica → Arizona | Brush / Barrel | Tommy | 3 of 5 | |
8 | Arizona | Bearing / Bailing | Megan | 2 of 5 | ||
8 | 9 | Arizona → Utah | Ride Down / Drop Down | Nick | 1 of 4> | |
9 | 10 | Utah → Wyoming → Montana | Spike It / Steam It | Alex & Tommy | 3 of 4 | [1] |
10 | Pioneer Spirit / Native Tradition | Nick & Alex | 2 of 4 | |||
11 | 11 | Montana → Canada → New York | Slide It / Roll It | Alex | 2 of 3 | [2] |
Ship / Shoe | Nick | 1 of 3 | ||||
Average | 2.82 | |||||
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Post-Race[]
- The siblings gave half of the prize money to their parents.[2]
- Nick, Alex, Megan, and Tommy have all since married and had children after competing on the race.[3][4][5]
- The Linz Family were contacted for The Amazing Race 31, but were cut.[6]
Trivia[]
Franchise[]
- The Linz Family are the first family team to win the race.
- The team of siblings to win the race.
- Tied with Nick & Starr and Matt & Phoebe for youngest averaged aged team to win the race, being 21.5 while racing.
- First team to come in second-to-last in the first leg and win the race.
US Records[]
- Tied with Nick & Starr for youngest averaged aged team to make it to the final three.
Season[]
- The Linz Family are the only team in The Amazing Race: Family Edition to not finish in last place on any leg.
External links[]
Interviews[]
- Harry Smith on The Early Show (12/14/2005): "Linzes Land $1M Race Prize"
- AP (12/15/2005): "Cincinnati siblings win latest Amazing Race"
- Rochell D. Thomas at TV Guide Online (12/20/2005): "The Linz Kids are Race's First Family"
- Jenn Brasler at RealityNewsOnline (12/21/2005): "We Were in the Race to Enjoy It"
- Eileen Connelly at Catholic Online (02/08/2006): "Amazing Race winning Catholic siblings prize family over jackpot"
- John Kiesewetter on WVXU (12/14/2015): "Where Are They Now: The Linz Kids Who Won $1 Million On The Amazing Race"
- Logan Saunders & Michael Harmstone at RTV Warriors (11/31/2018): "A Leg in the Leaves?"
Social Media Profiles[]
- Nick's Facebook: /nick.linz.7
- Alex's Facebook: /alex.linz.50
- Megan's Facebook: /7710302
- Tommy's Facebook: /linztc
References[]
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20080610093940/http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race8/teams/bio_linz.shtml
- ↑ http://www.cincinnati.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/people/2014/02/26/our-regions-reality-tv-stars/5830643/
- ↑ http://wvxu.org/post/where-are-they-now-linz-kids-who-won-1-million-amazing-race
- ↑ https://wedtothebone.com/
- ↑ https://www.babylist.com/babylinz2022
- ↑ https://rtvwarriors.podbean.com/e/a-leg-in-the-leaves/
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