Netflix's Physical 100: Italy eliminations – Who's out, who's still in and what are the challenges?

Physical 100: Italy, the Italian spin-off of Netflix's hit South Korean reality competition Physical: 100, premiered on September 11 with 100 contestants hoping to prove their physical prowess and stamina. The competition began with an endurance challenge where contestants had to support themselves on a structure above a swimming pool for as long as possible.

Elisa Fuliano emerged as the winner, outlasting the entire field by more than one hour and 27 minutes. The competition then moved on to a one-on-one duel format where contestants chose opponents and fought for a ball in two arenas testing speed and agility, and strength and endurance. Olympic champion Jury Chechi was knocked out by MMA fighter Ivano Salerno in the agility arena, while gymnast Andrea Cingolani's choice of opponent - bodybuilder Beatrice Beni - proved controversial, as Beni was easily defeated.

The bottom 20 contestants were eliminated after the endurance challenge, leaving 80 to continue. The next challenges will likely involve teamwork, requiring contestants to consider not just their own strengths, but also those of their team members.