Netflix's Physical 100: Italy eliminations – Who's out, who's still in and what are the challenges?
From Olympic champions to rugby players, fighters and celebrities, 100 contestants entered the arena in Physical 100: Italy , hoping to prove they have the ultimate physique and stamina to face gruelling fitness challenges. The Italian spin-off of Netflix's hit South Korean reality competition Physical: 100 had its premiere on September 11, with the first three episodes immediately cutting the…
Physical 100: Italy, the Italian adaptation of Netflix's hit show Physical: 100, saw 100 contestants from various sporting backgrounds compete in a series of physical challenges. The show premiered on September 11, with the first three episodes cutting the field from 100 to 40 contestants. Olympian Federica Pellegrini, gymnast Jury Chechi, rugby player Mirco Bergamasco, and celebrities such as Elisabetta Canalis participated, among others.
The challenges test a range of physical abilities, including strength, endurance, speed, agility, strategy, and mental resilience. Unlike previous seasons, Physical 100: Italy does not have separate categories for men and women, and contestants are directly competing against each other.
The competition begins with the endurance test, where contestants must support themselves on a structure in the Hall of Busts for as long as possible. CrossFit athlete Elisa Fuliano emerged victorious, staying on the bar for over one hour and 27 minutes. However, strongman Andrea Invernizzi, powerlifter Mauro Oldani, bodybuilder Gabriele Di Via, and skeleton racer Valentina Margaglio were among the early casualties.
In the following one-on-one challenges, Olympic champion Federica Pellegrini faced MMA fighter Ivano Salerno, who proved nimble and wore down the champion. Gymnast Andrea Cingolani defeated bodybuilder Beatrice Beni, while content creator Luis Sal and TV personality Elisabetta Canalis were eliminated after being chosen by considerably bigger opponents.
The first major team challenge, Forgotten Temple, required contestants to build a bridge between two elevated platforms and carry sand across it. Powerlifter Filippo Pici's team was the first to be eliminated, followed by Calcio Storico Fiorentino champion Sebastian Rodwell's team and CrossFit star Elisa Fuliano's team. The remaining 40 contestants will continue battling it out until one emerges victorious and wins the €100,000 prize.
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