{
  "id": 1677750,
  "title": "Netflix Physical 100: Italy cast – meet the Olympic champions and celebrities competing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/netflix-physical-100-italy-cast-meet-the-olympic-champions-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T09:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/18/netflix-physical-100-italy-cast-meet-the-olympic-champions-and-celebrities-competing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix's popular Physical: 100 franchise is making its Italian debut with Physical Italia: Da 100 a 1. The show, which will premiere on September 11, will feature 100 competitors competing in a series of physical challenges to determine the ultimate champion. The Italian adaptation is the first country-specific version of the South Korean reality competition, which gained global popularity upon its launch in 2023.\n\nPhysical Italia: Da 100 a 1 will bring together contestants from diverse sporting backgrounds, including Olympians, MMA champions, bodybuilders, and CrossFit athletes. The competition will test their strength, endurance, agility, and mental resilience through a variety of grueling physical challenges.\n\nSimilar to the South Korean version, the Italian adaptation focuses on individual contestants rather than national teams. Contestants range in age from 22 to 60 and include Olympic champions, professional athletes, fitness specialists, and celebrities. Some unusual disciplines represented in the show include skeleton racing, triathlon, wrestling, Hyrox, American football, and calcio storico fiorentino, an ancient Italian sport that blends elements of football, rugby, and wrestling.\n\nDuring the extensive casting process, over 1,000 potential contestants were approached, including 187 Zoom auditions and 137 in-person callbacks. The competition will be filmed at Lingotto, a former Fiat factory and one of Turin's most iconic landmarks.\n\nWhile the complete lineup of 100 contestants has yet to be revealed, here are seven notable names to look out for:\n\n1. Federica Pellegrini, a swimmer who has represented Italy at five Olympic Games and won gold in the 200-metre freestyle at Beijing 2008. She has won a total of 11 World Championship medals, including six golds.\n\n2. Jury Chechi, a gymnast known for her impressive performances in various international competitions.\n\nThese athletes and celebrities will bring their unique skills and backgrounds to the show, making for an exciting and diverse competition that will test their physical and mental limits.",
  "summary": "Netflix's hit Physical: 100 franchise is heading to Italy, bringing together 100 competitors in a test of strength, endurance, agility and mental resilience. Physical 100: Italy , officially titled Physical Italia: Da 100 a 1 , will have its premiere on September 11 and is the first country-specific adaptation of the South Korean reality competition. The original series became a global hit after…",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix's Physical Italia: Da 100 a 1 debuts on September 11",
    "Show features Olympians, MMA champions, bodybuilders, CrossFit athletes",
    "Notable contestants include Federica Pellegrini and Jury Chechi"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Netflix Physical 100: Italy cast – meet the Olympic champions and celebrities competing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/netflix-physical-100-italy-cast-meet-the-olympic-champions-and-1679251",
        "published": "2026-08-18T09:14:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}