Personal trainer took on biggest challenge of her life in BBC’s Total Wipeout

May 13 2009 by Carrie Catterall, Birkenhead News

A NEW BRIGHTON mother of three who took on the world’s largest TV obstacle course in BBC’s Total Wipeout wants to do it all over again.

Sarah Graham, a 54-year-old personal trainer, travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to compete against 19 other thrill-seeking contestants in four of the toughest and physically demanding games ever created.

And she told the News: “The experience has really given me the bug and I want to try more adventurous things that will give me the same kick.

“I actually wish I could go and do it all again.”

Producers of the show say the games are all about poise, balance, determination and strength.

They involve taking on a 45-foot slide, rolling barrels, a climbing wall, a giant spinning plate, rolling logs, mud, jumping balls and a series of trampolines.

The body coach and therapist said: “I was one of the oldest competitors and was up against a girl in her twenties who had been on Gladiators.

“My age definitely did make it harder and I couldn’t believe how fast my energy got sapped.

“I had to pull myself out of deep water and thick mud then I had to jump across huge balls – I have total respect for anyone who goes on shows like this because now I know how difficult it is.

“The whole thing was a totally amazing experience and I’ve never felt so petrified in my life.“

“When I actually saw the obstacle course, reality dawned and I got the biggest adrenaline rush.

To see if Sarah made it to the finals to win a major cash prize, watch the show, hosted by Richard Hammond, this summer on BBC One.