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Mark Long is a contestant from Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure. He is the champion of Real World vs. Road Rules 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 and Battle of the Exes.

Biography[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Battle of the Sexes[]

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[]

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 vs. Road Rules[]

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 KendalASIcon
Kendal
KatieASIcon LaterrianASIcon
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 LaterrianAS3Icon
Laterrian
WIN
7 Pull Your Own Weight JordanAS3Icon
Jordan
WIN
10 Map Crossword BradAS3Icon
Brad
OUT

Post-Challenge[]

Trivia[]

External Links[]

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