List Of American Gladiators Events
Throughout each version, the television series American Gladiators (and the subsequent 2008 revival) has featured a total of 23 of events in which its contenders competed. In some events, both contenders from each gender compete simultaneously against two or more gladiators in a single event. Other events feature contenders facing-off one-on-one against a single gladiator. In The Eliminator, the final event of each episode, the contenders compete against each other directly, with minimal participation by the gladiators.
Points are awarded to contenders based upon their performance in each event. In the initial 1989 season, points were awarded in multiples of five, up to a 100-point maximum for each event. Beginning in the second season and continuing through the 2008 revival, points are awarded to a general maximum of 10 points per event.
From 1989–1996, the number of events featured on each episode varied by season, with six events per episode in season one, seven events in seasons two and three, and eight events in seasons four and five. Season one of the 2008 version featured five events in preliminary rounds and six events in later rounds. Beginning on the third episode of season two, seven events were featured in the preliminary rounds and all subsequent rounds.
Read more about List Of American Gladiators Events: Assault (1989–1996, 2008), Atlasphere (1990–1994, 2008), Breakthrough & Conquer (1989–1996), Earthquake (2008), Gauntlet (1993–1996, 2008), Hang Tough (1990–1996, 2008), Hit & Run (2008), Human Cannonball (1989–1990, 1992–1993), Joust (1989–1996, 2008), The Maze (1991–1993), Powerball (1989–1996, 2008), Pyramid (1993–1996, 2008), Rocketball (2008), Sideswipe (2008), Sky Track (1992–1995, 2008), Snapback (1994–1996), Swingshot (1991–1996), Tilt (2008), Tug-O-War (1993–1996), Vertigo (2008), The Wall (1990–1996, 2008), Whiplash (1993–1996), The Eliminator, How Eliminator Was Conducted
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