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Alison Sweeney walks the runway at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Fall 2011 Collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center In New York City on February 9, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
Alison Sweeney walks the runway at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Fall 2011 Collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center In New York City on February 9, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo 
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Published: May 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 2 (UPI) -- Jeremy Britt, a 23-year-old banker from Rockford, Mich., shed 199 pounds to win Season 13 of TV's "The Biggest Loser."

In addition to a slimmer physique, Britt went home with $250,000 Tuesday night.

He started the weight-loss competition show at 389 pounds.

Former professional wrestler Kim Nielsen of Roswell, Ga., was named runner up. The single mother of three began the show at 252 pounds and weighed 134 at finale.

Alison Sweeney serves as host of the show.

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