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Brian Boyd and Cynthia Boyd are a Married team on The Amazing Race Canada 3.

Despite their age and their general tendency to keep to themselves, they were actually very intense racers who often raced at the top of their pack. However, upon reaching Kolkata, they would find the environment very unsuitable for them compared to their rural background, and they were unable to maintain their concentration during the Flower Garland task. Later, after finishing the Roadblock, they were unable to find a taxi to take them to the detour. Finally, despite getting into a cab to the Pit Stop before Gino & Jesse, they got caught in a traffic jam that delayed them far enough that they finished in 6th place.

Profile[]

Brian[]

Age: 46 (June 4, 1968)
Occupation: Police Officer
Current City: Winnipeg
Hometown: Winnipeg
Strengths: Motivated, driven, and goal-oriented.
Fears/Phobia: Fire
Favourite Travel Destination: Normandy, France
Pet Peeve about Teammate: "Cynthia is a perfectionist."

Cynthia[]

Age: 41 (September 14, 1973)
Occupation: Police Officer
Current City: Winnipeg
Hometown: Winnipeg
Strengths: Perceptive, multitasking, and tenacious.
Fears/Phobia: Ladders
Favourite Travel Destination: Huatulco, Mexico
Pet Peeve about Teammate: "Brian is impatient."

Brian and Cynthia are a small town husband and wife duo who loves nothing more than coming home to their dogs, a beer, and each other's conversation. Brian and Cynthia first met while serving for the Canadian Armed Forces more than 20 years ago. They quickly became best friends, fell in love, and have now been married for 16 years.

Although they do not work together, Brian and Cynthia are both police officers in Winnipeg. This has taught them to be extremely strategic and perceptive which they will leverage to their benefit during the race. Brian and Cynthia are both loyal and compassionate individuals which balance their tough exteriors as police officers. These two know how to make the best from life's challenges.

Brian and Cynthia are best friends and each other's #1 fan. They love all activities involving the outdoors – especially canoeing and hiking. They also enjoy cooking delicious meals together and travelling.

As for their number one roadblock as a team? "Uncontrollable circumstances – there may be instances where the situation is beyond our control and left up to fate," says Cynthia.

Brian and Cynthia are optimistic and committed to persevere through any obstacles to win "The Amazing Race Canada." With mentally and physically trying jobs, the winnings would let them take some time for their relationship. "We would love to visit our dream destination, Fiji, should we win the race," says Brian. They would use the rest of the prize money to pay bills and help their family.

FUN FACTS[]

Motto: "Adapt and overcome.....failure is not an option!"
Team they most associate with from season 1 or 2: Natalie and Meaghan
What is your favourite sports team? Winnipeg Jets
What fruit or vegetable matches your personality and why? "An onion because it has many layers to discover."
What three things can always be found in your refrigerator? Milk, eggs, and beer.
How did you choose your team colour? Red represents my love for my country. Green represents soldiers of the Canadian Armed Forces (those who serve/have served/have fallen in line of duty). (Brian)
What's your must-have item of clothing? Comfortable runners. (Brian)
Why did you choose this as your racing outfit? Comfort/weight/versatile. (Brian)
What's in your backpack? Versatile clothing, protein bars/Gatorade, water bottle, Sharpie marker, extra shoe laces, duct tape, head light, poppy. (Cynthia)
How did you train for the race? Physically, mentally and strategically. Our life experience has trained us. (Cynthia)
What's one thing you wish you could bring on the Race? iPad with GPS (Cynthia)

The Amazing Race Canada 3[]

Race History[]

Brian & Cynthia's Race History
Episode Leg Destination(s) Detour Choice
(underlined)
Roadblock
Performer
Placement Notes
1 1 Quebec → Ontario No Detour Brian 9 of 12 [1]
Cynthia
2 2 Ontario → Chile Motion / Emotion Brian 2 of 11
3 3 Chile → Argentina Dance / Dine Cynthia 9 of 10
4 4 Argentina → Nova Scotia Bubbles / Suds Brian 2 of 9
5 5 Nova Scotia → Quebec Ride It / Pull It Cynthia 2 of 8
6 6 Quebec → Ontario Analyze / Synchronize Cynthia 3 of 8
7 7 Ontario → Saskatchewan Nimitook / Mikwap Brian 4 of 7
8 8 Saskatchewan → India Tuck / Roll Brian 6 of 6
Average 4.63
Legend:
     The team finished in first place
     The team finished in last place and was eliminated from the race
     The team finished in last place in a non-elimination leg
     The team that won The Amazing Race
     The team that crossed the Finish Line second
     The team that crossed the Finish Line third
The team used the Fast Forward pass
ϵ The team used the Express Pass somewhere during the leg
The team used the U-Turn
Recipient of the U-Turn
The team that used the second slot of the "Double U-Turn"
Recipient of a second U-Turn due to the "Double U-Turn" twist
The team that lost the Double Battle

Notes:
1: Leg 1 featured two Roadblocks and no Detour. The team member who sat out the first Roadblock was required to perform the second one.

Trivia[]

Canada[]

  • First team eliminated in India.

External links[]

Interviews[]

  • Vicki L Morrison at Canadian Military Family Magazine (07/22/2015): "Retired CAF Team Compete in Amazing Race Canada"
  • Marci Ien on Canada AM (08/27/2015): "Latest eliminated team talk"
  • Noah Groves & Colin Hilding on Survivor Oz (09/19/2015): "The Amazing Race Oz - Cormac & Nicole Foster Interview"

Social Media Profiles[]

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The Amazing Race Canada 3 Teams
 Brent & Sean
Brothers
CAS3 BrentSean
 Brian & Cynthia
Married
CAS3 BrianCynthia
 Dana & Amanda
Co-Workers
CAS3 DanaAmanda
 Gino & Jesse
Brothers
CAS3 GinoJesse
 Max & Elias
Dating
CAS3 MaxElias
 Neil & Kristin
Father/Daughter
CAS3 NeilKristin
CAS3 NicSabrina
 Nick & Matt
Wrestling Teammates
CAS3 NickMatt
 Simi & Ope
Daughter/Father
CAS3 SimiOpe
 Susan & Sharnjit
Co-Workers
CAS3 SusanSharnjit
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