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Laura Magdalena Pierson[1] and Tyler Hayes Adams are a Blind Dating team and the Official Winners on The Amazing Race 26.

Laura & Tyler appeared to have the most harmonious relationship among the blind dating teams, working well together and generally getting along well with each other. Despite occasional mistakes stemming from carelessness and complacency, they were also able to regularly work with other teams to help advance them to the final three, though they frequently looked down on their competitors' racing abilities and would make snide, condescending comments about other teams behind their backs. In the final leg, they found themselves racing neck-and-neck with Jelani & Jenny, which became the battle for the win once frontrunners Hayley & Blair made a fatal mistake that dropped them out of contention. Laura & Tyler were then able to beat Jelani & Jenny in the final task to go on and take the win.

Profile[]

Retrieved from CBS.com[2]

Laura[]

Name: Laura Pierson
Age: 29
Hometown: Los Angeles
Relationship Status: Single
Current occupation: Talent Booker
Describe what you do: Book talent & create content for a daily television morning show. We cover topics from entertainment to cooking (and everything in between!)
3 words to describe you: Outgoing, ambitious and positive.
Favorite hobbies: Cooking delicious and healthy meals, going on adventures (hiking, exploring and traveling), yoga, DIY crafting projects and anything that has to do with fashion.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? That I don't snooze through my alarm clock on Monday mornings for my big girl job.
What scares you most about traveling? Not having enough time to see everything.
What excites you most about traveling? Seeing and experiencing a different part of the world and really immersing myself into the culture.
How many serious relationships have you been in? Two serious relationships, one for 5 years and one for 3 years.
What are your deal breakers in a relationship? Unmotivated, emotionally inept, selfish, untrustworthy and cheap.
What are the top 3 qualities you are looking for in a mate? Loving, genuine and optimistic.
What are 3 turn offs or pet peeves in a mate? Immaturity, unwelcoming to my friends and narcissistic.
Who is your celebrity crush? Channing Tatum, Eric Decker and Justin Timberlake (why have just one??).
What famous person reminds you of yourself? A mix between Cameron Diaz and Kelly Ripa, because they both seem to not take themselves too seriously and enjoy being silly.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I can't pick just one! South Africa to swim with the sharks, Bali for the beautiful beaches and the United Arab Emirates to see the view from the tallest building in the world and ride a camel in the desert!

Tyler[]

Name: Tyler Adams
Age: 26
Hometown: Santa Monica, Calif.
Relationship Status: Single
Current occupation: Co-Founder HORSE
Describe what you do: I am part of a team that develops mobile apps focused on turning social interactions into fun and competitive games. We just released the beta version of our first game, HORSE!
3 words to describe you: Enthusiastic, adventurous and a dreamer.
Favorite hobbies: Fishing, surfing, traveling, reading and cooking.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? This year I won Startup Weekend LA and decided it was time to quit my job and venture out on my own. Trying to start my own business has been incredibly challenging yet rewarding.
What scares you most about traveling? Getting sick! Experiencing new places and cultures through local cuisine can sometimes come with a bit of risk.
What excites you most about traveling? Unexpected adventure. I don't like to have too many plans when I travel. Get a plane ticket and a place to stay; the rest will work itself out!
How many serious relationships have you been in? 2
What are your deal breakers in a relationship? If a girl has a negative/pessimistic attitude it is an automatic deal breaker. Life is too short - enjoy it!
What are the top 3 qualities you are looking for in a mate? I'm looking for a girl that approaches life with a positive attitude. She must be up for any adventure and confident and comfortable in her skin.
What are 3 turn offs or pet peeves in a mate? Chewing ice, talking during movies and being rude to strangers.
Who is your celebrity crush? Taylor Swift – sure she is pretty and talented but her attention to detail and approach to business is just down right sexy!
What famous person reminds you of yourself? Rob Dyrdek – he's always coming up with crazy ideas and he's not afraid to try anything!
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Costa Rica - It has an incredible landscape and endless outdoor adventures!

The Amazing Race 26[]

Race History[]

Laura & Tyler's Race History
Episode Leg Destination(s) Detour Choice
(underlined)
Roadblock
Performer
Placement Notes
1 1 United States → Japan Syncing Steps / Samurai Sake No Roadblock 3 of 11
2 2 Japan Share / Chair Tyler 2 of 10
3 3 Japan → Thailand Ski / Tree No Roadblock 4 of 9
4 4 Thailand Wheel / Water Tyler 4 of 9
5 5 Thailand → Germany Stein / Stack Laura 6 of 8
6 6 Germany → France → Monaco → France Win By a Nose / Don't Slack Off Laura 6 of 7
7 7 France → Namibia Track / Pack Tyler 2 of 6
8 8 Namibia Work / Play Laura 1 of 6
9 9 Namibia → Netherlands Soak / Shuffle Tyler 1 of 5
10 10 Netherlands → Peru Mamas / Papas Tyler 4 of 5
11 11 Peru Shake Your Hips / Make Some Bricks Laura 3 of 4
12 12 Peru → United States No Detour Tyler 1 of 4 [1]
Laura
Average 3.08
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
The team that found and won the Date Night ticket

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

Post-Race[]

Trivia[]

  • Laura & Tyler are the first team without a pre-existing relationship to win the race.
  • Laura shares her birthday with fellow racer, Jenny Wu. Both celebrated their birthdays on the race.

External links[]

Interviews[]

  • Jodi Walker at EW (05/15/2015): "Team SoCal talks their lack of romance, their influx of respect for one another, and what it's like to dive into a mud pit with a stranger"
  • Joyce Eng at TV Guide Online (05/18/2015): "We Had No Idea We Were in First Place"
  • Josh Wigler at Parade.com (05/18/2015): "The Amazing Race Winners Tyler And Laura On Blind Dating All Over The World"
  • Elizabeth Kwiatkowski at Reality TV World (05/18/2015): "Exclusive: The Amazing Race 26 winners Laura Pierson and Tyler Adams talk"
  • Rob Cesternino at RHAP (05/18/2015): "Amazing Race 2015 | Top 4 Exit Interviews"
  • James Wellington, Jessica Caroll & Justin Nichols on AfterBuzz TV (05/18/2015): "The Amazing Race 26 Episode 12 Review with Laura Pierson & Tyler Adams"
  • Charles Runnells at news-press.com (05/29/2015): "Cape Coral native talks about winning The Amazing Race"
  • Dillon Davis at Battle Creek Enquirer (05/21/2015): "Former Kellogg Co. consultant wins The Amazing Race"

Social Media Profiles[]

References[]

The Amazing Race 26 Teams
 Aly & Steve
Dating Olympians
S26 AlySteve
 Bergen & Kurt
Blind Dating
S26 BergenKurt
 Hayley & Blair
Blind Dating
S26 HayleyBlair
 Jeff & Jackie
Blind Dating
S26 JeffJackie
 Jeff & Lyda
Dating
S26 JeffLyda
 Jelani & Jenny
Blind Dating
S26 JelaniJenny
 Laura & Tyler
Blind Dating
S26 LauraTyler
 Libby & CJ
Dating
S26 LibbyCJ
S26 MattAshley
S26 MikeRochelle
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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