FEMALE GLADIATORS
BARBI
MERJA RYYTTY
Initially a champion bodybuilder, Barbi joined Gladiaattorit in Series 1, remaining throughout the show. She proved her worth on events requiring strength such as Hang Tough and Atlaspheres. She has now left bodybuilding, owns two restaurants in Helsinki and is married with children.
COBRA
AGNETA 'ANKI' GRANFORS
Cobra improved throughout her three seasons in Gladiaattorit, eventually rising up as one of the dominating forces on The Wall and Atlaspheres. One of the smallest, she trained as a professionally bodybuilder, competing in and winning several contests.
HURRIKAANI
UNKNOWN
Hurrikaani was chosen as one of the original Gladiators. However, when competing on Conquer, her very first event on Gladiaattorit, she hyper-extended her knee and was unfortunately unable to compete again.
LASER
TIINA HOKKANEN
Laser was the tallest female Gladiator, enabling her to excel in most events. Towering over her opponents, she intimidated contenders on Duel and Powerball. A devout Christian, Laser competed in all three series of Gladiaattorit.
PANTTERI
KIRSTI TAPIOLA
A firm favourite, Pantteri was one of the nicest and most amusing Gladiators. She provided stiff competition for the Contenders on Hang Tough and Powerball with her speed and agility. She currently owns gyms around Finland.
SAFIIRI
MINNA RYYNÄNEN
Competing as a Contender in Series 1, Minna impressed producers and was called back to perform as Gladiator Safiiri. Although suffering a broken arm during Breakthrough initially, she recovered to excel in the following series. She is a professional bodybuilder and currently works as a physiotherapist.
SALAMA (FLASH)
MARJO KRISHI
A strong, adaptable Gladiator and a professional bodybuilder, Salama proved her worth through all the seasons of Gladiaattorit. She was chosen to represent Finland in International Gladiators, and was known to world audiences as the mighty Flash.
SKORPIONI
LISBETH 'LIS' HÄLIKKÄ
Quick, tough and determined, Skorpioni excelled in Conquer and Powerball, but was a very versatile Gladiator, flaunting skills in many events. Competing in several fitness championships in Finland, she runs a dance studio named 'Hip Hop House'.
TIMANTTI
VIRPI 'VIPPE' BUTT
Timantti's powerful stature enabled her to be a leading force in Duel and Powerball. She was the youngest Gladiator and competed in the show only during Series 2. In 2003, Timantti and her boyfriend were convicted of murdering and dismembering two men then dumping their bodies.
