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[B]Name (Age)[/B]: Nina Acosta (51)
[B]Tribe Designation[/B]: Salani
[B]Current Residence[/B]: Clovis, Calif.
[B]Occupation[/B]: Retired LAPD Officer
[B]Personal Claim to Fame[/B]: Receiving a full ride basketball scholarship to Santa Clara University, finding the perfect husband and, of course, my kids.
[B]Inspiration in Life[/B]: My mom – she was a feminist before it was acceptable. She taught me to be confident and encouraged me to pick sports over cheerleading.
[B]Hobbies[/B]: Working out, cooking, gardening and target shooting.
[B]Pet Peeves[/B]: I hate whining, being called a “girl” and rude drivers.
[B]3 Words to Describe You[/B]: Tenacious, competitive and confident.
[B]SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like[/B]: Stephenie LaGrossa, because she was tough and stood up for herself, and Sue Hawk, because she spoke her mind.
[B]Reason for Being on SURVIVOR[/B]: I want to prove that a 50+ year-old woman can compete. I love challenges, both physical and mental. The money would also be a great help to my kids with college.
[B]Why You Think You'll "Survive" SURVIVOR[/B]: I thrive on being a team player; I have a never-quit attitude and I can deal with pain and discomfort.
[B]Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR[/B]: In 1991 and 1993 I competed for the S.W.A.T. Team. Both times the two week tryouts took place in Camp Pendleton and I was the only woman competing against 19 men. There were 40 S.W.A.T. officers judging the process. Neither the competitors nor the S.W.A.T. members wanted me there. I had to mentally, emotionally and physically challenge myself everyday.
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