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McPherson and Mulkay, who are both 24, became the second female team to win The Amazing Race Canada. The final race of the 10th season showed a very excited McPherson and Mulkay take top spot in \u00a0\u00a0in the final leg of the season. 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Taylor McPherson, a member of Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador, and her teammate Katie Mulkay crossed the finish line first in the final episode of the series aired on Sept. 10. McPherson and Mulkay, who are both 24, became the second female team to win The Amazing Race Canada. The final race of the 10th season showed a very excited McPherson and Mulkay take top spot in \u00a0\u00a0in the final leg of the season. 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