International Gladiators 1
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Gladiators was a popular game show in the 1990s, a format of which was shown across the world in many countries. It had a contact sport theme with members of the public competing against super-fit 'Gladiators', who were in fact skilled athletes in their chosen field. Each show would consist of a series of physical challenges, with the aim of out-doing or out-running the Gladiators in order to score points. The final round would show the male and female contenders racing against one another over a gruelling assault course in order to secure a place in the final. The winner of the grand final would receive a high-value prize, such as a Jeep or off-road vehicle. For some contenders this was not necessarily the end; 1994 champion Eunice Huthart pursued a career as a stunt-woman, the movie Tomb Raider being just one of her credits.
[edit] International Gladiators Series 1
The first international series was held in the winter of 1995. Four countries were involved and the series was a huge success all over the world.
Venue: National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England
Presenters: John Fashanu and Mike Adamle
Event commentators: Adamle and John Sachs
Referees: John Anderson (UK) and Larry Thompson (US)
Timekeeper: Derek Redmond
| Contenders (16 in total) | |
|---|---|
| Female Contenders | Male Contenders |
| Eunice Huthart† (UK) Jean Klenk (UK) Adrienne Sullivan (USA) Kym Tyler (USA) Pirjo Litilia (Finland) Riikka Hartikainen (Finland) Olga Duodnik (Russia) Lena Latcenciko (Russia) |
Phil Norman (UK) Paul Field (UK) Wesley "Two-Scoops" Berry† (USA) Kyler Storm (USA) Jarmo Jousisto (Finland) Tommi Vuoristo (Finland) Stass Shastak (Russia) Andre Acoulov (Russia) |
†Overall Series Winner
| Gladiators (24 in total) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| British | American | Finnish | Russian |
| Cobra Falcon Hunter Jet Lightning Nightshade Panther Saracen Scorpio Shadow Trojan Warrior Wolf Zodiac |
Hawk Ice Jazz Nitro Sabre Sky |
Flash Terminator |
Dynamite Spartak |
Gladiators not appearing in future shows
- Scorpio
- Shadow
[edit] Season results
Bold indicates show winner
| Show Number | Contenders | Events played (excluding Eliminator) | Date of original transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat 1 | Pirjo Laitila (FIN) v Jean Klenk (UK) Andrei Akulov (RUS) v Wesley "2 Scoops" Berry (USA) |
Powerball, The Wall, Pole-Axe, Hang Tough, Suspension Bridge | January 7, 1995 |
| Heat 2 | Lena Girasimova (RUS) v Kim Tyler (USA) Jarmo Jousisto (FIN) v Phil Norman (UK) |
Gauntlet, Pursuit, Pyramid, Powerball, Duel | January 14, 1995 |
| Heat 3 | Olga Duodnik (RUS) v Eunice Huthart (UK) Tommi Vuoristo (FIN) v Kyler Storm (USA) |
Skytrak, Powerball, Swingshot, Hit & Run, Joust | January 21, 1995 |
| Heat 4 | Riikka Hartikainen (FIN) v Adriene Sullivan (USA) Stass Shostak (RUS) v Paul Field (UK) |
Powerball, Pursuit, Pyramid, Hang Tough, Duel | January 28, 1995 |
| Semi-Final 1 | Pirjo Laitila (FIN) v Kim Tyler (USA) Phil Norman (UK) v Wesley "2 Scoops" Berry (USA) |
Powerball, Pole-Axe, Swingshot, Hang Tough, Duel | February 4, 1995 |
| Semi-Final 2 | Eunice Huthart (UK) v Adriene Sullivan (USA) Paul Field (UK) v Kyler Storm (USA) |
The Wall, Powerball, Pyramid, Hang Tough, Suspension Bridge | February 11, 1995 |
| Final | Eunice Huthart (UK) v Kim Tyler (USA) Paul Field (UK) v Wesley "2 Scoops" Berry (USA) |
Skytrak, Gauntlet, The Wall, Powerball, Duel | February 18, 1995 |
International Gladiators 1 Champions: Eunice Huthart (UK) and Wesley "2 Scoops" Berry (USA)
