International King of Sports — Season 1, Episode 1: Episode 1
30 min • 1 season, 9 episodes
Episode synopsis
In the first (broadcast) episode four unknown athletes from Australia, Germany, England and Japan compete for a place in the final to win the title of ""International King of Sports."" In this episode challenges the athletes must compete in were; Double Legged Hurdles: Just like 100m hurdles, but competitors must keep their feet together at all times. The kangaroo-hop required to excel at this event gives Australians a natural advantage, although a Japanese athlete won the first round.Speed Gun Run: The sprint event of this competition, athletes must wind up to maximum speed within 20 metres when their velocity is measured by a speed gun. The catch is they must simultaneously plough into an upright crash mat. Water Dive: A high-jumping contest where competitors leap head-first over the bar and into a diving pool with the aid of a small springboard. Slalom Run: Just like the skiers do at the Winter Olympics, but this event is atacked on foot via a grassy slope. The rugby pla
About International King of Sports
International King of Sports was a multi-sport competition held yearly. The events were unusual sports rarely undertaken outside of this competition and were often variants of standard track and field sports. Australian Adam Horder was the winner in 2002 but the 2004 winner is unknown after the show's cancellation.