April 18th. 3 p.m. Gladiator. Challenge.
Next week’s Gladiator Challenge, hosted by Campus Recreation, marks the fourth year since its inception. It costs $10 for each team of two to enter and the last day to enter is April 15. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate.
Event courses:
1. Sumo Joust
2. Fitness Challenge
3. Tug-o-war
4. Obstacle Course
At last year’s challenge, about 80 students participated in the challenge. The prize was a t-shirt, which might not hold up to gladiator standards (I’m thinking golden chalices, $100,000 in cash, your opponent’s dignity), but you still earn the title of gladiator.
Aaron Hrozencik participated in last year’s challenge, and he discussed life as a gladiator with me.
Are you participating in the Gladiator Challenge this year?
No, I am abroad in Argentina. But I really wish I could.
What was the best part of the challenge and the most fun course?
Power Ball, it was like a mix of rugby and basketball.
Words of advice for future gladiators?
No Mercy
What is the most difficult part of the gladiator challenge?
Coming in second place, it was a huge disappointment.
Who was your teammate, what was your team name, and did you dress up?
Clarion´s World of Pain (inspired by the combination of the name Aaron and teammate’s name Claire Brandow). Of course I dressed up.
Do you have what it takes to be a gladiator? Or more importantly, do you have a cool, gladiator-inspired name, like Hellga or Justice?
