Man of the Year Canada: Gladiator Tournament!

JUNE: Gladiator Competition

- Are you not entertained!?! (Maximus)

- Tonight, we dine in Hell! (Leonidas)

- This is SPARTA!!!! (Leonidas)

- I am the Law!!! (Judge Dredd)

- Get to the Choppa!!! (Dutch)

- Raghrghargh!! (Animal)

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

Event # 1 Maide Leisg (Scots Gaelic meaning 'Lazy Stick') (1 round):

Trial of strength performed by two Gladiators sitting on the ground with the soles of their feet pressing against each other. Seated, holding a stick between their hands which they pull against each other until one of them has risen from the ground.

Event # 2 Hammer Throw (3 rounds):

This event is similar to the hammer throw as seen in modern-day track and field competitions, though with some differences. In the Gladiator version, we’ll be using a sledgehammer! With your feet staying inside the throwing zone, the hammer is whirled about and thrown for distance.

Event # 3 Weight for Height (X rounds):

The Gladiators attempt to toss a weight with an attached handle over a horizontal bar using only one hand. Each athlete is allowed three attempts at each height. Successful clearance of the height, within 3 tries, allows the athlete to advance into the next round at a greater height. The winner is determined by the highest successful toss.

Event # 4 Gladiator Joust (2 out of 3 round):

In this event, Gladiators engage in battle on raised podiums using pugil sticks. The object is to knock your opponent off. Neither participant is allowed to touch their opponent's platform or deliberately touch their opponent's pugil stick using their hands. All offensive moves must be made with the pugil sticks; no hand-to-hand combat or kicking is allowed.

Event # 5 Spear Throw (5 rounds):

Gladiators will be asked to construct a spear from their natural surroundings with the help of their own hunting knife of choosing and string, which will then be used to compete in a throwing competition. The Gladiator who accumulates the most points by throwing their spear and striking point zones over 5 throws wins. In case of a tie or dispute, an additional throw will be conducted.

RESULTS: