Mark Roberts
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Mark Roberts is a British
streaker
who has run naked during several international events.
A father of three, Roberts' streaking began when he saw a female streaker run naked down a 1993 Rugby Sevens
game in Hong Kong
. After a bet in a bar, he went naked in front of the crowd himself the next day.
Roberts has done this, as of 2011, almost 500 times, targeting such events as Hamilton Race Course, a Mr. Universe
contest, a Miss World
contest, tennis
matches, the bull run in Pamplona, the synchronized swimming
world championship in Barcelona
, and his specialty, association football matches. Nowadays, he is forced to give out his passport and other important documents before football games, as a way to ensure he won't be streaking at these events.
Arguably his most famous streak was on a live 1995 broadcast of This Morning
, where he swam onto Fred Talbot
's floating weather map and proceeded to emulate Talbot's trademark leap from Scotland
to Ireland
.
In January 2003, Roberts flew to San Diego, California
, United States
, where he planned to streak at the Super Bowl XXXVII
. He was unable to get tickets to that game, but succeeded next year on Super Bowl XXXVIII
, in Houston, Texas
. Just before the start of the second half, he ran onto the field disguised as a referee, undressed, and performed a little dance wearing only a thong
. Tackled by members of the New England Patriots
and Carolina Panthers
, as well as by police and security, he was taken into custody. In June 2004 he was given a fine of $1000 for trespassing.
Roberts planned on retiring by streaking at the 2006 World Cup
final in Germany
, but was stopped before he entered the stadium. Later on, in 2007 Roberts ran out on the field of Wembley Stadium
during the NFL's first regular season game outside of North America between the New York Giants
and Miami Dolphins
. The very next year, Mark struck again, this time in the final of the World Snooker Championship 2008
between Ronnie O'Sullivan
and Ali Carter. He did so previously at the same venue in 2004.
Most recently in March 2010 Mark was seen sporting a cat-shaped mask over his privates at Crufts
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
streaker
Streaking
Streaking is the act of running nude through a public place.-History:On 5 July 1799, a Friday evening at 7 o'clock, a naked man was arrested at the Mansion House, London, and sent to the Poultry Compter...
who has run naked during several international events.
A father of three, Roberts' streaking began when he saw a female streaker run naked down a 1993 Rugby Sevens
Rugby sevens
Rugby sevens, also known as seven-a-side or VIIs, is a variant of rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15, with shorter matches. Rugby sevens is administered by the International Rugby Board , the body responsible for rugby union worldwide...
game in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. After a bet in a bar, he went naked in front of the crowd himself the next day.
Roberts has done this, as of 2011, almost 500 times, targeting such events as Hamilton Race Course, a Mr. Universe
Universe Championships
The Universe Championships are an annual bodybuilding event organised by the National Amateur Bodybuilders Association . It has a number of competitions: NABBA Amateur Mr. Universe, Miss Figure, and Miss Toned Figure....
contest, a Miss World
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
contest, tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
matches, the bull run in Pamplona, the synchronized swimming
Synchronized swimming
Synchronized swImming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance and gymnastics, consisting of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music....
world championship in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, and his specialty, association football matches. Nowadays, he is forced to give out his passport and other important documents before football games, as a way to ensure he won't be streaking at these events.
Arguably his most famous streak was on a live 1995 broadcast of This Morning
This Morning (TV series)
This Morning is a British daytime television programme broadcast on ITV. As of September 2011, its main presenters are Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, and Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, with various other presenters standing in for illness or contributing to sections of the programme.The...
, where he swam onto Fred Talbot
Fred Talbot
Frederick "Fred" Talbot is a Scottish-born British television presenter and meteorologist, well-known for his weather forecasts for the British TV show This Morning on ITV....
's floating weather map and proceeded to emulate Talbot's trademark leap from Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
to Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
In January 2003, Roberts flew to San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where he planned to streak at the Super Bowl XXXVII
Super Bowl XXXVII
Super Bowl XXXVII was an American football game played on January 26, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California to decide the National Football League champion following the 2002 regular season...
. He was unable to get tickets to that game, but succeeded next year on Super Bowl XXXVIII
Super Bowl XXXVIII
Super Bowl XXXVIII was an American football game played on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas to decide the National Football League champion following the 2003 regular season....
, in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
. Just before the start of the second half, he ran onto the field disguised as a referee, undressed, and performed a little dance wearing only a thong
Thong (clothing)
The thong is a garment generally worn as either underwear or as a swimsuit in many industrialized societies around the world. It may also be worn for traditional ceremonies or competitions such as sumo wrestling...
. Tackled by members of the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
and Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
, as well as by police and security, he was taken into custody. In June 2004 he was given a fine of $1000 for trespassing.
Roberts planned on retiring by streaking at the 2006 World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
final in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, but was stopped before he entered the stadium. Later on, in 2007 Roberts ran out on the field of Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
during the NFL's first regular season game outside of North America between the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The very next year, Mark struck again, this time in the final of the World Snooker Championship 2008
World Snooker Championship 2008
The 2008 888.com World Snooker Championship professional ranking snooker tournament took place between 19 April and 5 May 2008 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.John Higgins was the defending champion, but he lost in the second round 9–13 against Ryan Day....
between Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan , is an English professional snooker player known for his rapid playing style and nicknamed "The Rocket". He has been World Champion on three occasions , and is second on the all-time prize-money list, with career earnings of over £6 million, behind only Stephen...
and Ali Carter. He did so previously at the same venue in 2004.
Most recently in March 2010 Mark was seen sporting a cat-shaped mask over his privates at Crufts
Crufts
Crufts is an annual international Championship conformation show for dogs organised and hosted by the Kennel Club, currently held every March at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. It is the largest annual dog show in the world, as declared by Guinness World Records, and lasts...
.