Exatlón Estados Unidos, Telemundo network’s longest-running sports competition on Spanish-language television, returns for a milestone tenth season. Fresh faces and familiar champions will compete for a chance to win a $200,000 cash prize. The popular reality show premieres Tuesday, December 2 at 7 pm/6c.
Host Frederik Oldenburg is back to guide 20 contenders through the same arenas where the Red and Blue Teams have endured grueling physical and mental challenges since the show’s U.S. Hispanic television debut. Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and international sports champions are among the tenth season’s new personalities, alongside returning Exatlón Estados Unidos icons ready to defend their legacy.
“We are proud to present a season that will captivate everyone, celebrating the spirit of competition, endurance, and teamwork that has defined the series since its launch,” says Francisco “Cisco” Suárez, EVP of Primetime Non-Scripted Programming and Specials at Telemundo.
Who Are The New Contestants?
Twelve new competitors join eight returning veterans to complete the season’s roster. They are:
• Yulisa Acevedo, Mexican soccer player who debuted in Liga MX Femenil and currently shines as Kings League Mexico “Most Valuable Player.”
• Lorenzo Figueroa, Miami native, son of music star Chayanne, and college basketball player turned entrepreneur.
• Johanna Gómez “La Flaca,” Colombian multisport athlete with experience in volleyball, track and field, and soccer.
• Alejandra Maldonado, former gymnast and high-performance heptathlon specialist from Sinaloa, Mexico, who set collegiate and U-23 records.
• Óscar Muñoz, Colombia’s first Olympic Taekwondo medalist who earned bronze at London 2012.
• Matías Ochoa, Argentine model, singer, influencer, and Top Chef VIP contestant.
• Dan Pastrana “El Halcón,” former professional baseball player from Puerto Rico, named 2017 “Rookie of the Year.”
• Kelly Ríos “La Guajira,” Colombian lawyer and athlete recognized as the “Best Athlete Influencer of the Year” (Instafest Awards 2023).
• María Antonieta Rodríguez, Venezuelan professional swimmer, crossfit athlete, and nutrition advisor.
• Edrei Salas, Mexican basketball player, part of the Querétaro state team for over six years and two-time MVP of the CONADEIP (2016–2017).
• José Juan “Gallito” Vázquez, Mexican soccer midfielder who competed in the 2014 World Cup and won Liga MX, Copa MX, and Supercopa MX titles.
• Frank “Franz” Weber, three-time Mexican national elite climbing champion and World Cup Boulder competitor.
They join previously announced veterans Anisa Guajardo, Denisse Novoa, Emmanuel Jáquez, Fernando Lozada, Kelvin Rentería, Polo Monárrez, Viviana Michel, and Wilmarie Negrón.
Exatlón Estados Unidos is produced by AcunMedya for Telemundo under the executive production of Francisco “Cisco” Suárez and Luciano Cardinali.
The show airs on Telemundo broadcast network and streams the next day on Peacock. Episodes are also available via the Telemundo App and at ExatlonEU.com.
