Duel

OBJECTIVE

Gladiator and contender are stood on opposite podiums, which are 1.1m in diameter, armed with pugil sticks 41cm apart. On the whistle both competitors must try and hit each other from the podium to the crash mats below.

FACTS

Duel appeared in every Domestic and International Series (although only the men played it in the 1997, Series 6, Final).

Duel was the final Event to be played in six of the Domestic Finals, and it was the last Event to ever be played in Gladiators in 1999 (Series 8).

Over the first few Series, the Duel platforms were brought closer together for more fierce battles.

In 1997 (Series 6), a re-match was required as both Gladiator and Contender fell off the platform at exactly the same time.

In 1997 (Series 6), Duel was often played as a split Event, however this practice was discontinued in 1998 (Series 7) and 1999 (Series 8).

A Contender loss in this Event would be accompanied by 'Another One Bites The Dust.' by Queen.

RULES

Neither Contender or Gladiator can take their hands off the pugil stick, except when changing grip position or to regain grip on the stick.

All offensive or defensive manoeuvres must be made with the pugil stick, no pushing, shoving, kicking or use of hands is allowed. Neither combatant may step over to the opponents platform.

Both Gladiator and Contender must attack, just defending will forfeit the contest.

If a Contender or Gladiator is knocked down into a kneeling or sitting position an effort must be made immediately to return to standing position, otherwise they are disqualified.

If either combatant looses their pugil stick or helmet they are disqualified from the Duel.