(CBS) Turns out last wasn't really least for BJ and Tyler in the latest episode of "The Amazing Race 9."

They pulled up the rear in the leg run in the Middle Eastern nation of Oman, but breathed sighs of relief when they were told it was the first of several non-elimination legs.

Fran and Barry Lazarus, of Silverthorne, Colo., finished first in Oman. He's a 63-year-old retired physician and she's a 61-year-old retired accountant.

According to the show's Web site, "In a stunning reversal of fortune, married couple Fran & Barry won a leg in the Middle Eastern desert that ended with friends Eric & Jeremy battling best friends BJ & Tyler for last place. Wrong turns plagued the 'frat boys' throughout, but a Roadblock in the hot Omani sun proved too difficult for BJ as he and Tyler arrived at the Pit Stop in last place. Fortunately, 'the hippies' caught a huge break as this was the first non-elimination leg.

"… After a frustrated Joseph & Monica needed to stop for directions to Jabreen Castle, married couple Fran & Barry stepped onto the mat in first place. The thrilled couple gladly accepted from Phil a trip to Rome, Italy from Travelocity. A disappointed Joseph & Monica settled for second place. Arriving in third place, dating couple Ray & Yolanda acknowledged the relationship problems they encountered on this leg. Ray noted, 'Even with the problems we had, we still managed to overcome those things and maintain our position in the Race. But we definitely have to get those things together in order to have a chance to win.'

"While a wrong turn and mistaken shortcut by Eric & Jeremy made for a tight Race, in the end, the friends arrived in fourth place, their worst placement thus far. A tired Eric commented to Phil, 'We thought we were doing pretty well and then today was just like, "Maybe we better rethink some things." It was horrible.'

"Stepping onto the mat in last place, best friends BJ & Tyler breathed a sigh of relief once again as Phil informed the pair this was the first of several non-elimination legs. While the best friends needed to give up their money and possessions, they looked forward to the challenge of fighting back.

"Tyler remarked, 'We’re going to be the humans we are and not the possessions on our backs. We’re just going to be complete BJ & Tyler.' BJ added, 'Our fun loving, goofy attitude has gotten us this far and we’re still going to use it in the next leg of the Race. These other Teams aren’t going to see us coming.' "

For much more on what happened in Oman, click here.

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