More Pittsburgh television
I’ve been a fan of Survivor since its first season, and I’m always excited when I see contestants from Pittsburgh, and it seems that Survivor is a magnet for those of us from the burgh. And imagine my surprise when during the second hour of the American Gladiator’s premiere (I can’t quite decide, but I’m pretty sure it’s a game show), they announce that John was from Pittsburgh!
John is an amputee and a Paralympic athlete, having competed in the 1996 games.
John was awesome to watch, and a great competitor, so much more than I ever could be, but sadly, he didn’t win the eliminator, but it was amazing and so heartwarming to see the entire stadium cheer for him to finish and give him an awesome standing ovation.
Thanks for posting this – that is really cool that an amputee was on American Gladiator. more info is available on his website – http://www.johnsiciliano.net/ and here http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_566839.html