Ross & Tarryn

Ross Thornton and Tarryn Lee Thornton are a Father & Daughter team on The Amazing Race Australia 2.

They started out with a strong first 3 legs including having won the first leg archived from having made up an half an hour deficit against teams on the first bus and overtaking Kym & Donna in a close race to the Pit Stop. They also won the first ever Salvage Pass which they used to save the last place team Lucy & Emilia from elimination. Things got worse in Turkey, Ross would emotionally fall apart at the coin challenge and elected to take a 4-hour penalty along with James & Sarah. Although it ended being a non-elimination leg. Their penalty would be applied at the start of the next leg with James & Sarah. After they finished the Detour ahead of James & Sarah, as they finished the Intersection with them, they fell once again and being so far behind, they were eliminated in 8th place.

Profile[]

Retrieved from au.tv.yahoo.com^[2]

This father and daughter duo from Melbourne have experienced their share of sporting triumph, but will their competitive instincts be enough to help them win The Amazing Race Australia?

Ross is a former Fitzroy footballer turned successful businessman. His daughter Tarryn was a Victorian representative basketball player who now works as a dietician and personal trainer.

"When I played footy it was all about winning. Second best was not good enough," says Ross.

Ross was Fitzroy's Vice-Captain for three years and named the club's Best and Fairest Player in 1984.

"I'm 55 now, still fit and only a couple of kilos heavier than my playing weight. I want to prove I've still got it."

Tarryn says, "I guess in some ways I've grown up in the shadow of Dad's achievements."

"But I'm 27 now and hopefully about to move out of home. I want to show him that I am independent and I can handle things by myself. I don't always need him to hold my hand all the time."

Having competed at an elite level as well as living under the same roof, this team are well aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

"Dad can be short-tempered at times but he's also logical and systematic. I tend to be a tad impatient and stress under pressure," says Tarryn.

But will any familial arguments get in the way of their competitive spirit? "I'm sure there will be disagreements," says Ross. "Tarryn thinks she knows best. But I know I know best!"

Ross says he's not concerned by what the race holds in store for them. "I fear nothing except what might come out of my daughter's mouth."

Ross[]

What did you do for a living before The Amazing Race Australia? McDonald's Licensee.
In what ways do you think you complement each other as a team? We are both very fit and active. We are always up for a challenge and have very competitive natures.
What strong points do you have that you think will help you win the race? We are both extremely determined and never give up on what we aim to achieve. No challenges will be too extreme for us as we are prepared to tackle every challenge that is thrown our way.
How are you planning to deal with the stress so you don't crack on the race? Stay totally focused on the challenge. Don't get involved in any confrontations with other teams. Read and understand all clues thoroughly.
What's the most daring thing you've ever done? Abseiling a vertical cliff face without any previous training.
What was the first thing you did when you learned that you had been selected to be on The Amazing Race Australia? Absolute stunned disbelief. It was something I had always wanted to be involved in but to be told it was actually going to happen was so hard to comprehend.
What's one quality about your team mate that could hold you back during the race? Making sure she is looking great. May cause an issue for the early starts.^[3]

Tarryn[]

What did you do for a living before The Amazing Race Australia? Dietitian, Personal Trainer, Promotional Model/ Host.
In what ways do you think you complement each other as a team? Being family and living in the same house all my life; we can read each other and know how to work to each others' strengths. We are driven, competitive and motivated.
What strong points do you have that you think will help you win the race? Both competed in a professional level of sport so know what it takes to be the best. Strong work ethic, resourceful and very determined.
How are you planning to deal with the stress so you don't crack on the race? Stay focused on the task and make sure we read and understand the clues!!
What's the most daring thing you've ever done? Going on The Amazing Race! - It's the unexpectedness of the race, you never know what's in store for you around the next corner. It can make you tackle your fears because if you don't you will be going home.
What was the first thing you did when you learned that you had been selected to be on The Amazing Race Australia? Scream, jump up and down and called Dad!
What's one quality about your team mate that could hold you back during the race? The fact Dad can't accept he is ever wrong.^[4]

The Amazing Race Australia 2[]

Race History[]

Ross & Tarryn's Race History
Episode	Leg	Destination(s)	Detour Choice (underlined)	Roadblock Performer	Placement	Notes
1	1	Australia → Philippines	Jig / Pig	No Roadblock	1 of 11►	^[1]
2	2	Philippines → India	Pull / Poo	Unknown	4 of 11	^[2]
3	3	India	Unknown	Ross	2 of 10	^[3]
3	3	India	Unknown	Tarryn	2 of 10	^[3]
4	4	India → United Arab Emirates	Camel Dash / Dune Bash	Unknown	7 of 9	^[2]
5	5	United Arab Emirates → Turkey	Count 'Em Up / Price 'Em Up	Ross	8 of 8	^[4]
6	6	Turkey	Shine / Design	Ross	8 of 8	^[5]
				Average	5.00
Legend: The team finished in first place The team finished in last place and was eliminated from the race The team finished in last place in a non-elimination leg The team finished in last and was initially to be eliminated, but were saved by the Salvage Pass, Resurrection Card, or The Save The team that won The Amazing Race The team that crossed the Finish Line second The team that crossed the Finish Line third ► The team used the Fast Forward pass > The team used the Yield < Recipient of the Yield ⊂ The team used the U-Turn ⊃ Recipient of the U-Turn ► The team used the Salvage Pass
Notes: 1: Lucy & Emilia check in the Pit Stop in last place. However, since Ross & Tarryn won the Salvage Pass, they decided to save Lucy & Emilia from elimination. 2: There was an unaired Roadblock in this leg. It is unknown if Ross or Tarryn performed the Roadblock. 3: There was an unaired Detour on Leg 3. 4: Ross & Tarryn received a 4-hour penalty as a result of Ross quitting the Roadblock. However, As Ross & Tarryn checked in last on a Non-Elimination Leg, the penalty would be assessed at the beginning of the next leg. 5: Ross & Tarryn had been "marked for elimination," however, since they checked in last, they were eliminated without the 30-minute penalty being applied.

Post Race[]

Ross died of cancer on April 25, 2024 at the age of 67.^[5]

Trivia[]

Ross & Tarryn are the first team to win the Salvage Pass and subsequently the first to use it to save another team from elimination.
First team to be eliminated in Turkey.