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 Team EarthLink (USA) // Number 54
Jason holds the record for being the youngest person to ever finish the Canadian Ironman at age 14. He has competed in more than 150 triathlons. Dianette is a stay-at-home mother of 3, married to Brian, and is an active member in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Brian is class action attorney and founding partner of the Strange and Hoey Law Firm. The firm was voted one of the top five small law firms in California. Mike has appeared on Baywatch, and most recently served as Ben Affleck's stunt double on the upcoming movie, "Pearl Harbor."
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 Jason Middleton (Captain)
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
27
Santa Monica, CA,
USA

Business Owner
EXPEDITION RACES:
1998 Eco-Challenge Morocco
1997 Eco-Challenge Australia, 11th place
1996 Eco-Challenge British Columbia, 9th place
1995 Eco-Challenge Utah, 17th place
2000 Corsica Raid Adventure, 17th place
1997 Corsica Raid Adventure, 9th place unofficial finish
OTHER:
2000 Catalina Adventure Challenge, 4th place
1997 Sea to Summit British Columbia
1997 Camel Trophy International Trials.

 Dianette Strange
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
34
Malibu, CA,
USA

Mother
EXPEDITION RACES:
2000 Corsica Raid Adventure, 17th place
OTHER:
2000 Catalina Adventure Challenge, 4th place
2000 Cal Eco Monterey 5th place
1999 Walkabout 2nd place
Dianette climbed Aconcaugua in 1999.

 Brian Strange
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
44
Malibu, CA,
USA

Lawyer
EXPEDITION RACES:
2000 Corsica Raid Adventure, 17th place
OTHER:
2000 Cal Eco Monterey 5th place
1999 Walkabout 2nd place
Brian trains 3 to 4 hours a day, and has experience biking, running, paddling, swimming, and climbing. He climbed Aconcaugua in 1999.

 Michael Trisler
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
32
Sunset Beach, HI,
USA

Lifeguard/ Stuntman/ Actor
EXPEDITION RACES:
1998 Eco-Challenge Morocco
1997 Eco-Challenge Australia, 11th place
1996 Eco-Challenge British Columbia
2000 Corsica Raid Adventure, 17th place
OTHER:
1993-1995 Best Ranger Competition - 1st place in 1995
Eight-time competitor in the International Lifeguard Competition, three-time winner
Mike is an experienced kayaker, surfer, and mountain biker. He is a certified scuba diver.