Amanda Kimmel

Amanda Lee Kimmel was a contestant in Survivor: China, Survivor: Micronesia and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, most notable for making it to Day 39 in China and Micronesia, but was unable to win because of her poor performance at the Final Tribal Council. She placed 3rd, 2nd, and 9th respectively.

Trivia

 * Amanda is the first castaway and the only female to make it to the finale twice and lose both times. (China and Micronesia). The only other castaway to do this is Russell Hantz (Samoa and Heroes vs Villains).
 * On day 24 she became the first castaway to play Survivor for 100 days, and ultimately played the game for 108 days. Parvati Shallow is the second castaway to play Survivor for 100 days, ultimately spending 114 days. Rupert Boneham was the third with 100 days. Shallow's record was surpassed by Rob Mariano who played for the most number of days (117) upon winning Survivor: Redemption Island.
 * Amanda was the first female to use a Hidden Immunity Idol.
 * She has played all her three seasons with James Clement and has outlasted him in all of them.
 * Russell Hantz referred to Amanda as "Boston Rob in a woman's body".
 * Amanda is the only 3rd placer to have a vote to become the Sole Survivor.