FinestraPhoto was honored to join the Knoxville Leadership Foundation’s Gladiator Games as the official event photographer!

The Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) serves the Knoxville area by connecting communities of resource with communities of need while reconciling people to Jesus Christ and to each other. The organization aims to change lives and transform communities through diverse programs such as Amachi, Center for Communities, Neighborhood Housing, Operation Backyard, and Abstinence Initiative.

The Gladiator Games is one of the KLF’s main fundraisers. Teams of two, three, and four members compete against each other in eight different events: swimming, golf, baseball, basketball, weightlifting, obstacle course, football, and one-mile run.

This year more than 20 teams competed in the Games. Many of the teams represented Knoxville churches, area businesses, and community groups.

The games were held at West Hills Park and YMCA.

Check out some of the photos below to get a glimpse of the fun and intense competition of the Gladiator Games. Visit FinestraPhoto’s Flickr page or the Gladiator Games Flickr Group to view more pics of the day’s events!

FinestraPhoto is also creating a photo book of the Games. Book sales will benefit the KLF and its programs. Check back for more info on the book!