Samantha Gash

About

Australian endurance athlete, social media influencer, and reality TV star known for competing on the reality TV show Australian Survivor for the fourth and seventh seasons and for competing on the show World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji as part of Team Aussie Rescue. She was also featured alongside three other ultra-marathoners in the 2013 documentary film Desert Runners. 

Before Fame

She grew up with an interest in athletics but did not begin endurance running until 2008. She took up running as a break from studying law in college. She ran her first marathon after completing a 16-week training program which sparked her focus on running. Her successful endurance running career resulted in her being recruited to participate in several media projects and shows. 

Trivia

She became the first woman and youngest person in 2010 to complete the Four Deserts Grandslam, which is a set of four 250 km desert ultramarathons completed in four deserts in the world in one calendar year. She is a World Vision ambassador. 

Family Life

She was born and raised in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. She married fellow Australian Survivor contestant Mark Wales in December 2019. They have one son named Henry. 

Associated With

Jarrad Seng was the photographer at her wedding to Mark Wales. Jericho Malabonga and Luke Toki were some of the attendees at that wedding.