1Alma Dwumfour
NBC Age: 27
Occupation: ICU Nurse
Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
Resident: Stratford, CT
Instagram: @almamicheala
Alma loves to push her body to the limits in fitness competitions to see what it is capable of. Through her job, Alma is aware how important it is to seize each day as it could be your last, and she is competing on “The Titan Games” in honor of her patients who can’t.
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2Angel Villegas
NBC Age: 28
Occupation: Barbershop Owner
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Resident: Jacksonville, FL
Instagram: @Angelraws
At just 14, Angel realized he had found his passion when he started cutting hair to help financially support his family. Eight years later, Angel opened his first barbershop, Raw Cuts. Now he has three successful shops and is a loving father that hopes to inspire his son.
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3Anthony Fuhrman
NBC Age: 30
Occupation: Active Duty Army & Pro Strongman
Hometown: Erie, PA
Resident: Brandon, FL
Instagram: @anthonyfuhrmanstrong
Anthony is in the Army as a Sergeant 1st Class who fought in Afghanistan as an infantry squad leader. After leaving the Army, Anthony found his love of weightlifting and keeps in shape training 5-6 days per week while listening to Taylor Swift and Cardi B.
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4Ashley Hawkins
NBC Age: 31
Occupation: Police Officer
Hometown: Madison, NC
Resident: Pleasant Garden, NC
Instagram: @Hawkins_ae
Ashley met her husband in the police academy eight years ago. The former NCAA soccer player enjoys spending time with her two German shepherd “fur babies” and collecting fortune cookie fortunes. Ashley has always strived to stay fit because of the sports she played at a young age, but now her fitness is about being strong enough to protect herself and others on the job.
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5Ashley Huhn
NBC Age: 28
Occupation: Special Ed Teacher & Soccer Coach
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Resident: Denver, CO
Instagram: @Ashhuhn17
When Ashley’s not improving the lives of her students, you can find her hanging out with her two dogs and coaching kids in soccer. If anyone can bend it like Beckham, it’s Ashley.
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6Ayonna Procter
NBC Age: 33
Occupation: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Hometown: Elba, AL
Resident: Mariposa, CA
Instagram: @YonnieStyle
Nicknamed “Doctor Proctor,” Ayonna inspires her patients to live a healthy lifestyle. Growing up low income in a small town, she overcame all odds to receive an NCAA basketball scholarship. Ayonna’s #1 supporter has always been her hard-working mom, whom she is driven to make proud.
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7Ben Afuvai
NBC Age: 32
Occupation: Metal Polisher
Hometown: American Samoa
Resident: Tacoma, WA
Instagram: @ben_afuvai
Ben wants to be the best version of himself, physically and mentally. A huge Dwayne Johnson fan, this family man is determined to represent other Samoans well and to make his family, and Dwayne, proud.
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8Brad Schaeffer
NBC Age: 34
Occupation: Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Hometown: Pottstown, PA
Resident: Weehawken, NJ
Instagram: @doctor.bradley
Growing up an athlete, Brad was a standout on the Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team. However, his biggest challenge came when he decided to trade in his cleats for a medical degree. Though the exams were tough, Brad used that academic opportunity to get stronger mentally. He wants to prove to people that you can achieve anything as long as you never give up.
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9Brehanna Daniels
NBC Age: 24
Occupation: NASCAR Tire Changer
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Resident: Charlotte, NC
Instagram: @brehannadaniels
Brehanna is making history as the first female African-American NASCAR tire changer. She was a basketball player for Norfolk State University with an incredible work ethic. Brehanna hopes to inspire young people by diversifying NASCAR.
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10Breona Evans
NBC Age: 27
Occupation: Accountant
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Resident: Atlanta, GA
Instagram: @breonanicole7
Breona, a former cheerleader for Georgia State University, brings her love of fitness into her everyday life. This six-time CrossFit regionals athlete inspires all who know her to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
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11Bridger Buckley
NBC Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Snohomish, WA
Resident: Pullman, WA
Instagram: @bridgerbuckley
Bridger is a student at Washington State University and no stranger to overcoming adversity. Being an overweight kid motivated him to become an athlete and play college football. While in college, he survived being hit by a car and wants to prove he can push past what most people won’t.
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12Carla Miranda
NBC Age: 34
Occupation: Luxury Hotel Account Manager
Hometown: Humacao, Puerto Rico
Resident: San Francisco, CA
Instagram: @carlooki
Carla was born and raised in a small town in Puerto Rico and being away from her family is difficult. It was especially hard when Hurricane Maria hit and she wasn’t able to reach anyone for four days. Carla hopes to make her people proud.
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13Charity Witt
NBC Age: 26
Occupation: Metabolic Technician
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Resident: Suwanee, GA
Instagram: @charity_witt
At a young age, Charity learned the meaning of hard work and quickly adapted to overcoming adversity. She was diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia at 17 and that led her to her passion for powerlifting. Charity’s motto – “I don’t quit when I’m tired, I quit when I’m done” – reflects her tenacious personality.
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14Chris Ruden
NBC Age: 27
Occupation: Youth Motivational Speaker
Hometown: Coconut Creek, FL
Resident: Coconut Creek, FL
Instagram: @chrisruden
Chris was born with a congenital birth defect that manifested in a short arm and only two fingers on one hand. Growing up, he was bullied and embarrassed but Chris found powerlifting and fitness to become the elite athlete he is today. He regularly speaks to youth with disabilities in order to motivate them in everyday life.
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15Christiana Rugloski
NBC Age: 21
Occupation: Horse Riding Clinic Assistant
Hometown: Camp Verde, Arizona
Resident: Lake Jackson, TX
Instagram: @krisrugloski
Christiana is the youngest female competitor on “The Titan Games” and brings a youthful zest for life to the competition. Growing up not having access to sports, she wants to make up for lost time and is always finding ways to push her body to new limits. Christiana enjoys working with horses and doesn’t shy away from a hard day’s work.
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16Christina Luna
NBC Age: 33
Occupation: Dental Hygienist
Hometown: Wayne, WV
Resident: Colorado Springs, CO
Instagram: @beastingthebeauty
Life hasn’t always been easy for Christina. From living in a trailer with her grandparents to being a single mom living below the poverty line, she knows what hard work looks like. She overcame those past hardships and earned her dental hygiene degree while serving in the Air Force. Today, she proudly enjoys a stable life with her two young daughters in their beautiful home.
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17Christopher Watt
NBC Age: 33
Occupation: Personal Security Contractor
Hometown: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Resident: Kabul, Afghanistan
Instagram: @Cwatts13
Christopher is more than an elite athlete, he’s a decorated hero. He spent time fighting for his country in Iraq but was injured by explosions while on deployment. He has defied the odds to become the athlete he is today.
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18Cole Wadsworth III
NBC Age: 32
Occupation: Farmer
Hometown: Peoa, UT
Resident: Draper, UT
Instagram: @coleabiahwadsworth
Cole is not your average entrepreneur. Raised on an 8,500-acre farm by his father who taught him to haul bales of hay, ride horses and tend to everyday needs, Cole and his family run their very own urban farm they use as their own personal jungle gym. He wants to prove to his fellow athletes that there is no better training than training on the land.
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19Covenant Falana
NBC Age: 21
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Oyo, Nigeria
Resident: Chicago, IL
Instagram: @king.covie
Covenant was born in a small town in Nigeria with dreams of moving to America. At 7, his parents won the green card lottery and at 14 his visa was approved and he came to America. He used to watch The Rock wrestle from his tiny TV in Nigeria, so now, to be competing in a competition with Dwayne Johnson, his American dream is really coming true.
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20David Reid
NBC Age: 28
Occupation: Motivational speaker / Former Army Special Operations Ranger
Hometown: Tracy, CA
Resident: Selma, TX
Instagram: @davidreidiii
David lost his leg in 2010 stepping on an IED while serving in Afghanistan. After the blast he suffered from severe PTSD and used fitness as his outlet to heal. David feels like he died after the injury and he got a second chance at life. Now he is stronger than he was before his accident and uses his story to support military personnel.
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