Gladiators UK (The Legends Strike Back)
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Gladiators: The Legends Strike Back was a special edition of the 2009 UK series of Gladiators which aired on the 21st December 2008 on Sky One
. It was the second 'Legends' show to be aired, following Gladiators: The Legends Return
. The special one and a half hour opening show to the second season of the Gladiators revival, pitted the Gladiators of the new series against the original Gladiators of the '90s series.
Lightning, Rocket, Trojan and Wolf had previously competed in 'The Legends Return'.
differences. The Legends took the role of competitors against the new Gladiators and tried to earn points each round.
Unlike the 'The Legends Return' format, the total number of points gained by the Legends was divided by two, rather than four, as in the main series. This determined the Legends' head-start in the Eliminator.
In the Eliminator, the new Gladiators were pitted against the original Gladiators. The Eliminator was completed in relay
fashion, with 4 different Gladiators from each team completing each section.
, the new Gladiators narrowly defeated the Legends.
Men - Again the new Gladiators defeated the Legends, despite the Legends' 10 second headstart.
Sky One
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. It was the second 'Legends' show to be aired, following Gladiators: The Legends Return
Gladiators UK (Legends Special)
Gladiators: The Legends Return was a special edition of the 2008 UK series of Gladiators which aired on 31 August 2008 on Sky One. The special one and a half hour finale to the successful first season of the Gladiators revival pitted the Gladiators of the new series against the original Gladiators...
. The special one and a half hour opening show to the second season of the Gladiators revival, pitted the Gladiators of the new series against the original Gladiators of the '90s series.
The Legends
The original Gladiators to take part were:- Scorpio (Series 1-3)
- Siren (Series 6-8)
- CobraMichael WillsonMichael Willson is a former professional sportsman best known for his role as Cobra on the British TV show Gladiators from 1992-2000.-Career:...
(Series 1-8) - LightningKim BettsKim Betts is an English Gymnast, bodybuilder and TV presenter best known as Lightning in the ITV show Gladiators, where she was the longest serving female star.-Gymnastics:...
(Series 1-8) - Bullit (1993 Live Shows)
- Rocket (Series 6)
- Trojan (Series 2-5)
- WolfMichael Van WijkMichael van Wijk , is a professional sportsman, bodybuilder, actor and TV presenter in the United Kingdom. van Wijk is most well known for his role as Wolf on British TV endurance sports game show Gladiators, a role he held for seven years, eight series...
(Series 1-8)
Lightning, Rocket, Trojan and Wolf had previously competed in 'The Legends Return'.
Format
The show took the same format as the main series with only a few logisticalLogistics
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and...
differences. The Legends took the role of competitors against the new Gladiators and tried to earn points each round.
Unlike the 'The Legends Return' format, the total number of points gained by the Legends was divided by two, rather than four, as in the main series. This determined the Legends' head-start in the Eliminator.
The Eliminator
This special saw the introduction of the new Eliminator. Notable differences include the absence of the Cottonreels, and the introduction of a second Travelator, on the floor.In the Eliminator, the new Gladiators were pitted against the original Gladiators. The Eliminator was completed in relay
Relay
A relay is an electrically operated switch. Many relays use an electromagnet to operate a switching mechanism mechanically, but other operating principles are also used. Relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by a low-power signal , or where several circuits must be controlled...
fashion, with 4 different Gladiators from each team completing each section.
| Section | Women's | Mens |
|---|---|---|
| Pool & Cargonet | Enigma vs. Siren | Spartan vs. Wolf |
| Floor Travelator & Handbars/ Handbike | Battleaxe vs. 'R.B.' (see below) | Predator vs. Bullit |
| Pyramid Climb | Panther vs. Lightning | Tornado vs. Cobra |
| Zipline & Travelator | Tempest vs. Rocket | Oblivion vs. Trojan |
- Scorpio was injured during 'The Wall', so her place in the Eliminator was filled by a tutu-wearing Cobra, assuming the alias "R.B." (Rough Bird).
Result
Women - Despite a 10 second headstartHead start (positioning)
In positioning, a head start is a start in advance of the starting position of others in competition, or simply toward the finish line or desired outcome...
, the new Gladiators narrowly defeated the Legends.
Men - Again the new Gladiators defeated the Legends, despite the Legends' 10 second headstart.
External links
- Gladiators at SkyOne.co.uk
- Gladiators at Gladiators Zone
- Gladiators at UKGameshows.com
See also
- Gladiators UK (Legends Special)Gladiators UK (Legends Special)Gladiators: The Legends Return was a special edition of the 2008 UK series of Gladiators which aired on 31 August 2008 on Sky One. The special one and a half hour finale to the successful first season of the Gladiators revival pitted the Gladiators of the new series against the original Gladiators...
- Gladiators UK (The Legends Last Stand)