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LaKisha "Kisha" Hoffman and Jennifer "Jen" Marie Hoffman are a team of Sisters on The Amazing Race 14 and the Official Winners of The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business.

In The Amazing Race 14, the sisters suffered from communication problems that hindered their ability to work well as a team, as well as having a tendency to commit small mistakes and having navigational problems. Nevertheless, their physical abilities allowed them to make it deep into the race, where they developed a heated rivalry with Margie & Luke that persisted throughout their time in China. They were later U-Turned during the penultimate leg by Tammy & Victor, who feared their physical abilities if it came down to a foot race. Kisha & Jen managed to overcome the U-Turn to depart for the Pit Stop ahead of Jaime & Cara, but Jen had to make an ill-timed trip to go to the bathroom within the vicinity of the Pit Stop as a result of drinking several bottles of water at the Roadblock. Her bathroom break proved to be enough to allow Jaime & Cara to overtake them, dropping the sisters to last and eliminating them in 4th place.

They returned in Unfinished Business, where they proved to be better at communicating with each other, as well as being less mistake-prone. They also formed stronger relationships with their competitors, particularly with Flight Time & Big Easy, whom they bonded and worked well with throughout the race. Their consistent performances and strong social gameplay allowed them to make it to the final three, where they were neck and neck with the Globetrotters throughout the final leg. They eventually pulled out a narrow lead ahead of their allies and held on to it to become the first team of sisters to win.

Profile[]

Retrieved from CBS.com

LaKisha Hoffman (28); Jennifer Hoffman (24)
Hometown: Bronx, N.Y. / Louisville, Ky.
Occupation: LaKisha (Program Coordinator); Jennifer (Marketing Assistant)
Relationship: Sisters

These two former Division 1 College athletes look forward to becoming the first ever all female Team to win the Race. Besides athleticism, these sisters have little in common.

LaKisha works as a youth program coordinator and basketball coach. She hopes the same strengths that make her a good coach – patience and a strong competitive nature - will ultimately make her the best Racer the game has seen. Meanwhile, she claims her sister is very impatient and blunt when it comes to dealing with others or speaking her mind.

Jennifer works as a marketing assistant and newsletter coordinator for an assisted living company. She claims that she is the creative one while LaKisha is the analytical one…two traits that will undoubtedly be tested on the Race. Jennifer is infectiously energetic and confident, played college volleyball at the University of Louisville. LaKisha played basketball for the same school. Both have a competitive drive and are eager to put it to the test against this season's crop of Racers.

Neither sister has traveled extensively outside of the states, but they are looking forward to embarking on this journey of a lifetime together in order to change that. They will run the Race with unstoppable speed and numerous arguments along the way.[1]

Kisha[]

Age: 30
Hometown: Chicago, Ill. but currently residing in the Bronx, N. Y.
Connection to your Teammate: Sister
Current Occupation: Basketball Coach
Previous Season/Result: Season 14/4th place
Biggest mistake you made in your previous season: Leaving our bags at the dock.
Most memorable moment from your first Race: EVERY moment! But, seeing my sister overcome her fear and complete the swimming challenge was great.
Favorite place you visited on your first season: Thailand, it was very beautiful and the scenery was so peaceful.
Why do you want to run the Race again? We want another chance to prove that we have what it takes to win!
How have you changed since the last time you competed? Having experienced as much as we did during our last race, it has given me a greater appreciation for life.
What are you passionate about? Life, God, children, sports, academic enrichment and social justice - anything to better the lives of undeserved children and families.
People would be surprised to learn: I added this to my bucket list just so I could check it off.
One location that you hope to go on this adventure: Surprise me!
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: I guess we will find this out.
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race again (other than winning one million dollars): I hope to create many more exciting memories.
Pet peeve about your teammate: Her rudeness.
What would you do if you won the million dollars? I will pay off all my debts!
Any strategic changes you will make heading into this Race: We will work smarter and harder.

Jen[]

Age: 26
Hometown: Chicago, Ill. but residing in Louisville, Ky.
Connection to your Teammate: Sister
Current Occupation: Assistant Volleyball Coach at the University of Louisville
Previous Season/Result: Season 14/4th place
Biggest mistake you made in your previous season: I didn't communicate some of my ideas with certainty in the previous race and I didn't communicate enough with the other Racers.
Most memorable moment from your first Race: Knowing that the entire race brought a clearer understanding of who my sister is and her mood. Also, visiting Thailand and the Phuket Zoo was very memorable.
Favorite place you visited on your first season: It's a toss up between Thailand and India. The people seemed so free and happy with what they had.
Why do you want to run the Race again? I want redemption, I want to win and I want to see more areas of the world I wouldn't get to see otherwise.
How have you changed since the last time you competed? I've slowed down and instead of just doing and thinking later, I think more strategically.
What are you passionate about? I'm passionate about motivating and pushing people to accomplish things they think they can't. That's why I love coaching.
People would be surprised to learn: My guilty pleasure is all the Housewives shows on Bravo!
One location that you hope to go on this adventure: I would love to visit Brazil because I've never been there.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: I think we've gotten over our communication issues and I now know what bothers her. But, I believe we'll still battle with certain issues and her mood swings.
Pet peeve about your teammate: Her nervous giggle and mood swings.
What would you do if you won the million dollars? I'd go back to school for fashion design and open my own business.

Any strategic changes you will make heading into this Race: We will communicate more with other contestants and not be so isolated.[2]

The Amazing Race 14[]

Race History[]

Kisha & Jen's Race History
Episode Leg Destination(s) Detour Choice
(underlined)
Roadblock
Performer
Placement Notes
1 1 United States → Switzerland No Detour Jen 8 of 11
2 2 Switzerland → Germany → Austria Balancing Dolly / Austrian Folly Jen 7 of 10
3 3 Austria → Romania Gypsy Moves / Vampire Remains Kisha 3 of 9
4 4 Romania → Russia Stack / Construct Kisha 2 of 8
5 5 Russia Russian Bride / Russian Snowplow Jen 6 of 7
6 6 Russia → India Movers / Shakers Kisha 3 of 7
7 7 India → Thailand 100 Barrels / 2 Miles No Roadblock 5 of 6
8 8 Thailand Broken Teeth / Broken Record Kisha 4 of 5 [1]
9 9 Thailand → China Choreography / Calligraphy Jen 1 of 5
10 10 China Sync / Swim Kisha 4 of 4 [2]
11 Beijing Opera / Chinese Waiter Jen 4 of 4
Average 4.28
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 U-Turn
Recipient of the U-Turn

Notes:
1: Kisha & Jen initially arrived 3rd, but were not allowed to check in because they had left their travel documents and money at the location of the Roadblock; they were instructed to retrieve them before they could check in again. Tammy & Victor checked in while Kisha & Jen went back, dropping them to 4th; Mark & Michael also arrived during this time, but were unable to check in due to penalties accumulated during the leg.
2: Leg 10 was a double-length Leg, with two Roadblocks and two Detours, shown over two episodes. The placements listed in the top row reflect the order teams arrived at the leg's halfway point.

The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business[]

Race History[]

Kisha & Jen's Race History
Episode Leg Destination(s) Detour Choice
(underlined)
Roadblock
Performer
Placement Notes
1 1 United States → Australia No Detour Kisha 3 of 11
2 2 Australia Spirit World / Natural World No Roadblock 4 of 11
3 3 Australia → Japan Prayer of Purity / Frog of Luck Jen 4 of 10
4 4 Japan → China Hammer / Horn Jen 5 of 9
5 5 China Honor the Past / Embrace the Future Kisha 4 of 9
6 6 China → India Hindu Art / Bengali Literature Kisha 6 of 8
7 7 India Feed the Fire / Feed the Buffalo Jen 3 of 7
8 8 India → Austria Long Hard Walk / Quick and Easy Meal Kisha 4 of 6
9 9 Austria → Liechtenstein → Switzerland Cheese / Wheeze Jen 2 of 6
10 10 Switzerland Search / Rescue Jen 2 of 5
11 11 Switzerland → Brazil On the Rocks / On the Beach Kisha 2 of 4
12 Brazil → United States No Detour Kisha 1 of 3 [3]
Jen
Average 3.33
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
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
This team was penalized with an automatic "U-Turn"

Notes:
3: Leg 12 had two Roadblocks and no Detour. The team member who sat out the first Roadblock was required to perform the second one.

Post-Race[]

  • In August 2012, Jen gave birth to a daughter named Nylah, with her boyfriend Ryan Fowler. They were married in September 2013.[3]
  • In January 2015, Jen gave birth to a son named Logan Ryan, her second child with Fowler.[4]

Trivia[]

Franchise Records[]

  • Kisha is the first African-American lesbian to compete on The Amazing Race.
    • She is also the first female LGBT racer to win the race.
  • Kisha & Jen are the first African-American team of sisters.
  • First team of sisters to win The Amazing Race.
  • First same-sex African-American team to win the race.
    • They were the first African-American all-female team to win the race.

US Records[]

  • First all-female team to win the race without winning any legs except for the final one.
  • Highest racing average of a team to win the race without winning any previous legs at 3.33. Kelsey & Joey later tied this record in The Amazing Race 27.
  • Kisha & Jen are currently the only winning all-female team in The Amazing Race to not be interracial.
  • Kisha & Jen are the 50th team in the US version to cross the Finish Line.

External links[]

Interviews[]

Season 14[]

  • Oscar Dahl at BuddyTV (05/04/2009): "Exclusive Interview: Jen and Kisha, from 'The Amazing Race 14'"
  • People Staff at People (05/05/2009): "Amazing Race's Jen & Kisha: We Weren't Laughing at Luke"
  • Staff at RealityTVWorld (05/05/2009): "Exclusive: Jennifer and LaKisha Hoffman talk 'The Amazing Race'"
  • Joyce Eng at TVGuide (05/05/2009): "Urine Trouble: Amazing Race's Kisha and Jen Explain Pee Break, How to Eat Starfish"

Unfinished Business[]

  • Steve Helling at People (05/09/2011): "Amazing Race Champs Kisha and Jen Hoffman: Winning Is Awesome"
  • Staff at RealityTVWorld (05/09/2011): "Exclusive: LaKisha and Jennifer Hoffman discuss 'The Amazing Race'"
  • Carrie Bell at People (05/11/2011): "Amazing Race Winners Reveal How They'll Spend $1 Million Prize"

Social Media[]


References[]

The Amazing Race 14 Teams
S14 AmandaKris
S14 BradVictoria
 Christie & Jodi
Flight Attendants
S14 ChristieJodi
 Jaime & Cara
Former NFL Cheerleaders
S14 JaimeCara
 Kisha & Jen
Sisters
S14 KishaJen
 Margie & Luke
Mother/Son
S14 MargieLuke
 Mark & Michael
Brothers/Stuntmen
S14 MarkMichael
 Mel & Mike
Father/Son
S14 MelMike
 Steve & Linda
Married
S14 SteveLinda
 Tammy & Victor
Siblings/Lawyers
S14 TammyVictor
The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business Teams
 Amanda & Kris
Engaged
S18 AmandaKris
 Flight Time & Big Easy
Harlem Globetrotters
S18 FlightTimeBigEasy
 Gary & Mallory
Father/Daughter
S18 GaryMallory
 Jaime & Cara
Former NFL Cheerleaders
S18 JaimeCara
 Jet & Cord
Cowboys
S18 JetCord
 Kent & Vyxsin
Dating Goths
S18 KentVyxsin
 Kisha & Jen
Sisters
S18 KishaJen
 Margie & Luke
Mother/Son
S18 MargieLuke
 Mel & Mike
Father/Son
S18 MelMike
 Ron & Christina
Father/Daughter
S18 RonChristina
 Zev & Justin
Best Friends
S18 ZevJustin
The Amazing Race Winners
United States
(flagship)
 Rob & Brennan
Best Friends/Lawyers
S1 RobBrennan
 Chris & Alex
Lifelong Friends
S2 ChrisAlex
 Flo & Zach
Friends
S3 FloZach
S4 ReichenChip
 Chip & Kim
Married Parents
S5 ChipKim
 Freddy & Kendra
Engaged Models
S6 FreddyKendra
S7 UchennaJoyce
 Linz Family
Siblings
S8 LinzFamily
 BJ & Tyler
Best Friends
S9 BJTyler
S10 TylerJames
S11 EricDanielle
 TK & Rachel
Newly Dating
S12 TKRachel
 Nick & Starr
Brother/Sister
S13 NickStarr
 Tammy & Victor
Siblings/Lawyers
S14 TammyVictor
S15 MeghanCheyne
 Dan & Jordan
Brothers
S16 DanJordan
 Nat & Kat
Doctors
S17 NatKat
 Kisha & Jen
Sisters
S18 KishaJen
 Ernie & Cindy
Engaged
S19 ErnieCindy
 Rachel & Dave
Army Wife & Combat Pilot
S20 RachelDave
 Josh & Brent
Goat Farmers
S21 JoshBrent
 Bates & Anthony
Hockey Brothers
S22 BatesAnthony
 Jason & Amy
Dating
S23 JasonAmy
 Dave & Connor
Father/Son
S24 DaveConnor
 Amy & Maya
Food Scientists
S25 AmyMaya
 Laura & Tyler
Blind Dating
S26 LauraTyler
 Kelsey & Joey
Dating News Anchors
S27 KelseyJoey
 Dana & Matt
Engaged
S28 DanaMatt
 Brooke & Scott
#TeamBrooke andScott
S29 BrookeScott
S30 CodyJessica
 Colin & Christie
Life Partners
S31 ColinChristie
 Will & James
Dating
S32 WillJames
 Kim & Penn
Internet Personalities
S33 KimPenn
 Derek & Claire
Reality Romance
S34 DerekClaire
 Greg & John
Brothers/Computer Scientists
S35 GregJohn
Asia
 Joe Jer & Zabrina
Co-Workers
ASS1 JoeJerZabrina
 Adrian & Collin
Gym Buddies
ASS2 AdrianCollin
 Vince & Sam
Best Buddies
ASS3 VinceSam
 Parul & Maggie
Beauty Queens
ASS5 ParulMaggie
Australia
AUS1 TylerNathan
 Daniel & Ryan
Intensive Care Nurses
AUS3 DanielRyan
 Tim & Rod
Newlyweds
AUS4 TimRod
 Heath & Toni
Memory Makers
AUS6 HeathToni
 Alli & Angie
Mother/Daughter
AUS7 AlliAngie
 Darren & Tristan
Uncle/Nephew
AUS7 DarrenTristan
 Emma & Hayley
Sisters
AUS7 EmmaHayley
Brazil
BRS1 PatríciaSane
Canada
 Tim & Tim
Father & Son
CAS1 TimTim
 Mickey & Pete
Best Friends
CAS2 MickeyPete
 Gino & Jesse
Brothers
CAS3 GinoJesse
CAS4 StephKristen
 Sam & Paul
Dating Couple
CAS5 SamPaul
 Courtney & Adam
Engaged First Responders
CAS6 CourtneyAdam
CAS7 AnthonyJames
 Catherine & Craig
Best Friends
CAS8 CatherineCraig
 Ty & Kat
Dating
CAS9 TyKat
China
CNS1 ZhongHanliangJackie
 Geng & Xin
Friends
CNS2 HanGengWuXin
CNS4 JiaJingwenXiuJiekai
China Rush
 Charlie & Rachel
Flirtatious Friends
CRS1 CharlieRachel
 Lily & Jan
Dating Couple
CRS2 LilyJan
France
 Anthony & Sonja
Cyber Friends
FRS1 AnthonySonja
Israel
 Shay & Guy
Business Partners
ILS1 ShayGuy
 Bar & Inna
Painter & Saleswoman
ILS2 BarInna
 Talia & Koby
Newlyweds
ILS3 TaliaKoby
 Shay & Shani
Friends
ILS4 ShayShani
 Amit & Raz
Father/Son
ILS5 AmitRaz
ILS6 EvelinTohar
 Tia & Fay
Models
ILS7 TiaFay
 Yael & Yosiel
Cousins
ILS8 YaelYosiel
Latin America
LAS1 TamaraMatías
LAS2 CarlosMauricio
LAS4 DanielCésar
 Giovanni & Juan Carlos
Brothers-in-Law
LAS6 GiovanniJuanCarlos
Norway
 Morten & Truls
Brothers
NOS1 MortenTruls
 Omar & Bilal
Brothers
NOS2 OmarBilal
The Philippines
 LJ & CJ
Celebrity Best Friends
PHS1 LJCJ
 Matt & Phoebe
Dating Couple
PHS2 MattPhoebe
Ukraine
 Valeria & Bohdana
Beauty Queens
UAS1 ValeriaBohdana
Vietnam
 Hương Giang & Criss
Singer/Athlete
VNS3 HươngGiangCriss
 Ngọc Anh & Nhật Anh
Diving Coaches
VNS4 NgọcAnhNhậtAnh
 Lincoln & Tiến Đạt
Hotel Manager/Rapper
VNS5 LincolnTiếnĐạt
LeHangHHenNie
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