Viewers only have to wait a few more days before Race To Survive: Alaska debuts on USA Network on April 3rd at 11pm ET. In addition to fighting each other, the competitors have to deal with Alaska’s weather, animals and environment. Eight teams will compete for the championship and the top prize of $500,000. Competitors must complete various tasks across 100 miles of untamed territory to cross the finish line first.
Trekking, bushwalking, paddling, diving and climbing are among the obstacles in Race To Survive: Alaska. Hunter Leininger is a Race To Survive: Alaska competitor who works with his father, Jeff Leininger. Hunter Leininger’s triple world record is one of his most notable achievements.
Hunter Leininger of Race to Survive: Alaska is the youngest person to finish a 24 Hour National Championship.
Hunter realized his life’s mission and what he was most passionate about when he was seven years old. His father, an adventure guide himself, pushed and influenced him to become the man he is today. Despite his interest in sports, he wanted to do more in life from a young age. He was interested to see if he could replicate what his father had done.
Hunter finished his first run in just six hours. The 11-year-old became the youngest winner of the 24 Hour National Championship. In the process, he broke several marks, including the Youngest Finisher in the World’s Toughest Race and the Adventure Racing World Championship. He has also created many marks in mountain biking and ultra running.
Some of his recordings include the following:
- Nationals 24 Hour Adventure Race (Age 11)
- Fiji World’s Toughest Race Eco-Challenge (Age 18)
- 4-Day Adventure Race World Series Qualifying (Age 14)
- 3 Day Expedition Long Adventure Race (Age 12)
- 7 Day Adventure Racing World Championship (Age 16)
Youngest competitor:
- USARA Adventure Racing National Qualifying
- Florida Touring Championship (3 wins)
- Expedition Long Adventure Race
- 12 Hour Santos MTB Race (2 wins)
The father-son team is characterized as follows in their Race To Survive: Alaska biography:
“At 53 and 21, respectively, this father and son duo are at opposite ends of the age spectrum in racing, with Jeff being the eldest and Hunter the youngest. However, don’t be fooled by their youth; they are both very ready for this kind of competition.”
It went on to say:
“Jeff has spent most of his life traveling, and his son is following in his footsteps.” Hunter is the youngest competitor of its kind, at six years old. They will now combine his father’s knowledge with his vitality and speed in the hope of defeating their great rivals.”
According to USARA,
“Hunter wants to show young people that they can achieve extraordinary things at any age and that they don’t have to wait until they’re older to pursue their dreams, which is one of the most common excuses in our society.”
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
