Heat and armour failures disrupt medieval combat at Bendigo Show
Medieval combat fighters at the Bendigo Show are struggling with 30-degree heat. Armour failures hit on day one.
Medieval combat is full-contact fighting in full armour. The sport is similar to WWE wrestling and is taking place at the 2026 Bendigo Show.
Friday's opening day saw the first 30-degree temperatures of spring. Bendigo reached near 30°C for three days in a row.
Mr Knight says the heat forced them to cancel a round already. The heat also caused armour failures.
The fighters expect stronger crowds on Saturday. People from Melbourne and Ballarat travel to the show.
The medieval combat spectacle sits alongside the rides, showbags and other attractions at the annual Bendigo Show.
- James Knight
- Fighter
- Near 30 degrees Celsius
- Temperature
- October 23-24, 2026
- Event dates
- Bendigo Show
- Location
Why it mattersThe unexpected spring heat tests the equipment's durability and pushes the fighters to their physical limits during public performances.
AustraliaThe Bendigo Show continues Saturday with medieval combat and family attractions as Victoria experiences unusually warm spring weather.
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