Nathan Hagstrom and Jennifer Parker on "The Amazing Race 12"
Occupation: Volleyball coach
Age: 24
Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA
Jennifer Parker
Occupation: Student
Age: 23
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Relationship: Dating
This athletic couple first met in college while living together with other friends. Both Nathan Hagstrom and Jennifer Parker admit they couldn't stand each other at first, but soon grew closer and started dating. Nathan Hagstrom and Jennifer Parker have broken up several times in their two-year courtship, but remain true to each other. In one breath each will tell you that the other is their soul-mate and in the next, they'll tell you how much the other drives them crazy.
The biggest difference between the two is organization: Nathan Hagstrom is organized and Jennifer Parker is not. Both have dominant personalities and tend to be very stubborn.
Nathan Hagstrom teaches volleyball and also works as a waiter. Jennifer Parker is currently enrolled at Cal State Long Beach and works as a gymnastics coach. Jennifer Parker was also on the Los Angeles Clippers Spirit dance team. Jennifer Parker describes herself as thrilling and loving while he describes himself simply as "one cool dude." Both Nathan Hag are eager to put their relationship to the test on a race around the world.