Swimming
In both the American and UK revivals, a water element was added to the Eliminator. In the first season of both revivals, Contenders must jump feet first off a platform (in America, contenders had to climb onto the platform, in the UK, contenders started from the platform) before swimming underneath a fire lit just above the surface of the water. Acrylic glass shields protect contenders from swimming into the fire. The American "fiery surface" consists of 3 pipes with holes that allow fuel to escape and burn. The UK surface consists of two pipes. In the second season of the American revival, the swim was extended, and an additional "fiery surface" section was added to the pool, with a gap between the two sections to allow contenders to surface for air. In addition, contenders began on a floating platform just above the surface of the pool and were allowed to dive in head first.
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Famous quotes containing the word swimming:
“Loosed betwixt eye and lid, the swimming beams
Of memory, blind school of cuttlefish,
Rise to the air, plunge to the cold streams....”
—Allen Tate (1899–1979)
“Whenever parents become overly invested in a particular skill or accomplishment, a child’s fear of failure multiplies. This is why some children refuse to get into the pool for a swimming lesson, or turn their back on Daddy’s favorite sport.”
—Cathy Rindner Tempelsman (20th century)
“Awareness of having better things to do with their lives is the secret to immunizing our children against false values—whether presented on television or in “real life.” The child who finds fulfillment in music or reading or cooking or swimming or writing or drawing is not as easily convinced that he needs recognition or power or some “high” to feel worthwhile.”
—Polly Berrien Berends (20th century)