This is the first ToC to be held in a different month (February) than its predecessor ToCs (November). As a result, 1997 is the first year to not have a ToC.
Pam Mifflin is the first female 3-time champion to qualify for the ToC[1].
Kim Worth is the first 4-time champion to become the biggest money winner of a season (in his case, S13).
Starting this season, the prize money for 2nd and 3rd places has risen to $15K and $10K.
Dan Melia is the only contestant to win ToC among the champions who won 5 consecutive wins over 2 seasons.