The destruction caused by the passage of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic reached the sands of Exatlón Estados Unidosand the devastation was such that the program had to be postponed from September 27 to October 3 on its premiere date, and its presenter Frederik Oldenburg revealed everything that happened on the circuits of the so-called “fiercest competition in the world”. planet”.
“The feeling of arriving at the Exatlón Estados Unidos circuits and not even seeing them It was shocking and heartbreaking at the same time. At first it left me with my mouth open, but when the seconds passed, sadness invaded me, it is the work of hundreds of people, it is my work, my office, it has been very sad.” Frederik Oldenburg assured exclusively to La Opinion.
The production team, athletes and presenters were already in the Dominican Republic when Hurricane Fiona swept through the circuits of the television program, forcing the premiere date to be changed and forcing the Exatlon United States family to organize aid operations to the community, and also focus on the reconstruction of each circuit.
“Everyone has understood the context, the severity of the hurricane, they have collaborated, they have been fundamental, each one has been a protagonist with will, with motivation and a lot of solidarity. That is something we will never forget.Frederick pointed out.
But after the pain came the focus and determination to get up stronger than ever, about which Frederik Oldenburg said that it became a challenge that has brought them much closer and even strengthened them as a family.
And boy, has the approach worked, so much so that Next Monday, October 3, starting at 7pm / 6pm central, the family of the United States will be able to enjoy the new season of Exatlón Estados Unidos, which is called Exatlon Estados Unidos: World Edition.
This season that is about to begin, is full of emotions, competitions, 20 totally new athletes, and a testimony of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity that they showed after overcoming the ravages of a hurricane. They are all champions!