Mark Long

Mark Long is a contestant from Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure. He was a winner of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge and Battle of the Sexes, and a finalist on The Gauntlet 2, The Duel II, All Stars, and All Stars 3. He also competed on Battle of the Sexes 2 and Battle of the Exes.

Biography

Retrieved from MTV.com

Battle of the Sexes 2

High: The elder statesman of the group (along with Eric), Mark is a strong competitor, who's also always up for a good time. He's currently a host for the Fine Living Network.

Lows: Hosting the rainy Aqua Games in Seattle where the Real World Seattle cast and Road Rules Australia competed against each other.

Relationships: Recently divorced, Mark is a now a single-mingle. Watch out, gals! He's ready and willing! Let's make this thing happen.

The Duel II

A self-proclaimed television junkie, Mark has long been involved in The Challenge, participating in the very first, back in 1998, and he's been back several times since. He has also parlayed his stint in the world of MTV reality programming into a career on television, living in Los Angeles and hosting shows on the Game Show Network, Fine Living Network, E!, Fox Reality Network and others. But after about three years away from The Challenge, he's back for another stab. Will Mark's time away from the grueling, backstabbing competition make him vulnerable in New Zealand? Or will his entertainment career be the perfect training for success?

Battle of the Exes

Mark and Robin first met while on opposing teams during the Battle of the Sexes 2. Their relationship was short-lived, but the two maintained a steady friendship. Over the years, the former lovebirds have gone their separate ways, with Mark pursuing a TV hosting career and Robin proudly embracing single-motherhood and looking forward to "the opportunity to come to a Challenge and make money to better my life." When reunited as a team, Robin is thrilled at her still muscle-bound ex, who she touts as, "Balanced, calm, and an overall great athlete." But a disappointed Mark recalls his partner's horrible Challenge record, lamenting, "Getting Robin as a partner is like getting dealt a turd, and you can only shine and polish a turd so much." Will this veteran odd couple be able to overcome their different viewpoints and battle their way to Challenge victory?

Real World/Road Rules Challenge

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Roller Derby	Road Rules	WIN
2	Bed Race		WIN
3	Bungee Jump		WIN
4	Las Vegas Talent Show		LOSE
5	Boot Camp		WIN
6	Handsome Reward		WINNER
6	Teddy Bear Steal		LOSE

Notes

Mark received $6,613 from the Road Rules team bank account.

Battle of the Sexes

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1/2	Sergeant Says	Men	SAFE
3	Dead Man's Drop		SAFE
4	Tree House		SAFE
5	Breath-Hold Bungee		SAFE
7	Seven Rings of Saturn		SAFE
8	Freeze Your Butt Off		SAFE
9	People Mover		SAFE
10	Battle of the Opposite Sexes		SAFE
11	Leaky River		SAFE
12	Stairway to Heaven		SAFE
13	Collision Course		SAFE
14	Spider Mon		SAFE
15	Human Aquarium		SAFE
16	Razor's Edge		SAFE
17	Maximum Velocity		SAFE
18	It Takes Three		WINNER

Notes

Mark received $50,000 after winning the "It Takes Three" Final Challenge.
- Mark received an additional $1,000 after winning the "Stairway to Heaven" challenge.

Battle of the Sexes 2

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1/2	Dangle Drop	Men	SAFE
3	Snake Pit Poker		SAFE
4	Melt With You		SAFE
5	Bombs Away		WIN
6	Junk Boat		SAFE
7	High Noon		SAFE
8	Fill 'Er Up		SAFE
9	Sa Wing		SAFE
10	Electro Shock		SAFE
11	Pop Culture Bike Jump		SAFE
12	The Shredder		WIN
13	Cast a Spell		SAFE
14	Semi-Cross		WIN
15	Car-Go		SAFE
16	Vertigo		OUT

The Gauntlet 2

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Team	Result
1	Royal Rumble	Veterans	SAFE
2	Chock Full o' Coconuts		SAFE
3	Team Builders		WIN
4	Moving Pyramid		WIN
5	Spongeworthy		SAFE
6	Body Painters		WIN
7	Rickshaw Races		SAFE
8	Team Strength		SAFE
9	Balancing Act		SAFE
10	Buck-A-Neer		SAFE
11	Pull Me		WIN
12	Spare Tires		WIN
13	Easy Does It		SAFE
14	The Pit		SAFE
15	Blind Trust		WIN
16/17	Piece by Piece		SAFE
17	Bet Your Booty		LOSER

Notes

Despite losing the "Bet Your Booty" Final Challenge, Mark received $8,751 from the Veterans team bank account.

The Duel II

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1/2	Last Man Standing	Team Colors	SAFE
2	Freezing as Puck	Rachel	WIN
3	All Shook Up		SAFE
4	Luging My Mind	Rachel	SAFE
5	Don't Let Go		WIN
6	Dangle Duo		SAFE
7	Burnt		SAFE
8	Upside Downer		SAFE
9/10	Spelling Air		SAFE
10			SAFE
10	Final Challenge	Aneesa	THIRD

Notes

Mark received $15,000 after finishing the Final Challenge in third place.

Battle of the Exes

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partner	Result
1	Give Me Some Honey	Robin	SAFE
2	Hook Up		SAFE
3	Mental Connection		SAFE
4	Rolling in the Deep		SAFE
5	Don't Rock the Boat		WIN
6	Lube Me Up		SAFE
7/8	Race to the Altar		SAFE
8/9	Feel the Burn		OUT

Elimination History

Episode	Dome	Partner	Opponents	Result
8/9	X Battle	Robin	Johnny & Camila	OUT

All Stars

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	Deep Blue Dive	Copper Team	SAFE
2	Ancient Challenge History		SAFE
3	Melt Away	Gold Team	SAFE
4	On the Ropes	Gold Team	WIN
5	Connect Em All	Copper Team	SAFE
6	Escape the Room	Black Team	ARENA
7	Rib Cage Pass		WIN
8/9	Final Challenge	Ruthie	FIFTH
		Aneesa
		Jonna
		Jemmye
		KellyAnne

Elimination History

Episode	Arena	Partner	Opponents	Result
6	Pull Me Over	Kendal	Katie & Laterrian	WIN

All Stars 3

Challenge History

Episode	Challenge	Partners	Result
1	Tunnel Vision		SAFE
2	Out of Reach		ARENA
3	Playing Dirty		SAFE
4	High Stakes		SAFE
5	Side Tracked		WIN
6	Stacked		SAFE
7	Shooting Stars		ARENA
8/9	Flight Pattern		WIN
9	Wall of Fame		SAFE
9/10	Final Challenge	KellyAnne	TBD
		Jonna
		KellyAnne

Elimination History

Episode	Arena	Opponent	Result
2	Lights Out	Laterrian	WIN
7	Pull Your Own Weight	Jordan	WIN

Post-Challenge

Mark competed on the Food Network's Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: That's So 90's. He was eliminated in fifth place.

Trivia

Mark and Darrell Taylor share the record for being the oldest male contestants to compete on a Challenge season, having both been 40 during their latest Challenge appearances.

Battle of the Sexes 2 Contestants