Mark Long is a contestant from Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure. He is the champion of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge and Battle of the Sexes, and was a finalist on The Gauntlet 2, The Duel II, All Stars 1, and All Stars 3. He also competed on Battle of the Sexes 2, Battle of the Exes, and Battle of the Eras.
Biography[]
Battle of the Sexes[]Retrieved from MTV.com Strengths: He's the Elder Statesman of Road Rules. He knows how to do this. Weaknesses: Maybe everyone's tired of seeing him on these Challenges? Best Known For: Dating Kit and skinny dipping at a nudist colony. Crying: * Fighting: * Hooking Up: ** Outlook: He's not going to be much for the drama but he'll kick butt during challenges.
Battle of the Sexes 2[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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[]Retrieved from MTV.com 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 | Golden Dollar | Road Rules | LOSE |
| Roller Derby | WIN | ||
| Teddy Bear Steal | LOSE | ||
| 2 | Bed Race | WIN | |
| 3 | Bungee Jump | WIN | |
| 4 | Las Vegas Talent Show | LOSE | |
| 5 | Boot Camp | WIN | |
| 6 | Handsome Reward | WINNER |
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 | ||
| 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 | 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 | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | X Battle | OUT |
All Stars 1[]
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 | ELIM |
| 7 | Rib Cage Pass | WIN | |
| 8/9 | Final Challenge | Ruthie | FIFTH |
| Aneesa | |||
| Jonna | |||
| Jemmye | |||
| KellyAnne |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Partner | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pull Me Over |  Kendal |
  Katie & Laterrian |
WIN |
All Stars 3[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunnel Vision | SAFE | |
| 2 | Out of Reach | ELIM | |
| 3 | Playing Dirty | SAFE | |
| 4 | High Stakes | SAFE | |
| 5 | Side Tracked | WIN | |
| 6 | Stacked | SAFE | |
| 7 | Shooting Stars | ELIM | |
| 8/9 | Flight Pattern | WIN | |
| 9 | Wall of Fame | SAFE | |
| 9/10 | Final Challenge | KellyAnne | FOURTH |
| Jonna | |||
| Nia |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lights Out |  Laterrian |
WIN |
| 7 | Pull Your Own Weight |  Jordan |
WIN |
| 10 | Map Crossword |  Brad |
OUT |
Battle of the Eras[]
Challenge History[]
| Episode | Challenge | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Light It Up | Era I | OUT |
Elimination History[]
| Episode | Elimination | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pole Wrestle |  Derrick |
OUT |
Post-Challenge[]
- Mark and Eric Nies served as co-hosts for Battle of the Seasons (2002).
- Mark competed on the Food Network's Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: That's So 90's. He was eliminated in fifth place.
- Mark participated in the special six-part documentary series, The Challenge: Untold History, in 2022.
Trivia[]
- Mark, Brad Fiorenza, Dan Renzi, Dan Setzler, Eric Nies, Julie Stoffer, Rebecca Lord, and Theo von Kurnatowski share the record for the most daily challenge wins in a single season, with 12 each.
- Mark is the sixth contestant to lose an elimination during a Final Challenge, following Hunter Barfield, Rogan O'Connor, Nelson Thomas, Nany González, and KellyAnne Judd. He is followed by Aneesa Ferreira, Jordan Wiseley, Jay Starrett, and Moriah Jade.
- Mark holds the record for competing across the longest span of flagship seasons, having competed across a span of 39 seasons.
- Mark is the oldest male contestant to compete on a season, having been 52 during Battle of the Eras.
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