Cone Slalom
The Cone Slalom was used during the first season of the original American Gladiators series. 10 cones were arranged into two slaloms in the following pattern:
| Swing for Life | O O O | O | Potential Gladiator |
| O | Potential Gladiator | ||
| O O O | O | Potential Gladiator | |
| O | Potential Gladiator |
The fourth row of cones was removed for the second half of Season 1.
The first contender to complete the Swing for Life obstacle got their choice of lane. The contenders had to negotiate the four cones (out of five in their lane). Which cone they chose as their fourth also decided which door they would crash through in the Wall of Gladiators. Failing to complete the slalom correctly by passing two or more consecutive cones on the same side would result in a penalty of 25 points during the first half of the season or 5 points in the second half.
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