Bio
Mike Chiesl is an American former U.S. Marine best known as a contestant on the 22nd season of the reality competition Survivor (Survivor: Redemption Island), in 2011.
Survivor Q&A
Current Residence
Del Mar, California
Occupation
Former Marine
Personal Claim to Fame
Bringing all my Marines home after my first deployment to Iraq.
Inspiration in Life
My grandfather. He was a B-17 Navigator during World War II and spent two years in a POW Camp.
Hobbies
Scuba-diving, football and golf.
Pet Peeves
Selfishness and laziness.
3 Words to Describe You
Determined, disciplined and outgoing/outspoken.
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like
Rudy. Nobody was intimidated by him, so he wasn't voted out early and he had the ability to tough it out.
Reason for being on Survivor
Winning the competition and earning the million dollar prize.
Why you think you'll survive Survivor
The mental toughness I've developed from serving in the Marines and playing college football at the US Naval Academy.
Why you think you will be the sole Survivor
I like to think outside of the box, and I am socially aware and strong athletically.