(Part 1 of 3)

As many of you know, I was recently in Gainesville, Georgia outside of Atlanta attending Training Camp for Gap Year. So what happened? Well first I have to explain the logistics of the World Race and introduce you to who I was with. So on the World Race: Gap Year 2018 there are 6 routes (or squads) each going to a different set of countries. I am on Route 6 also known as Gap Squad V. Each squad is made of of six teams. I would love to talk about all 45+ people on my squad, but I’m mainly going to focus on my team. (To meet everyone, follow our squad instagram @wrgyvsquad.) This year Adventures in Missions aka AIM (the organization that runs the World Race) decided to have all guy teams since they have enough men this year!

Introducing: THE SILVERBACKS…

NAME: Ben Chung

NICKNAMES: Mulan, Jinny, Benji

AGE: 20

LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

CATCHPHRASE: “Bet”, “Phat Bet”

BIO: He is the eldest, loudest, most hype guy on the team. Resident animal expert and nickname giver. 50% Korean, 50% Irish, 100% Kool Kat.

benchung.theworldrace.org

NAME: Elijah Cordero

NICKNAMES: Mom, Jah

AGE: 18

LOCATION: Knoxville, TN

CATCHPHRASE: *Quack*

BIO: He is our Puerto Rican mother who prepared for every situation. Daredevil, break-dancer, boxer, meme-master.

Elijahcordero.theworldrace.org

NAME: Carter Blackwell

NICKNAMES: Daddy

AGE: 18

LOCATION: Greenville, SC

CATCHPHRASE: “Oooooh, baby…”

BIO: Carter is the happy-go-lucky dude. Lacrosse, athletic, pretzel dancing. He is always excited for an adventure. Big-time bromancer.

carterblackwell.theworldrace.org

NAME: Caleb Stiefel

NICKNAMES: Fred, Squirt

AGE: 18

LOCATION: Boise, ID

CATCHPHRASE: “YEE, YEE!”

BIO: Caleb is a killer on the dance floor. Humble, funny, will low-key roast you. Intense worshiper, lord of fire.

calebstiefel.theworldrace.org

NAME: Jacob Lewe

NICKNAMES: Jlewewhatitdo, Jacobi, Tender