Michael Larlee

Michael Larlee is a financial planner from Portland, Oregon. He is better known as the Rose City Ninja.

American Ninja Warrior 10
He started his rookie season in Los Angeles. His run was cut, but he stumbled on the second obstacle, the Jumper Cables, and didn't advance.

American Ninja Warrior 11
He returned in Tacoma this season. His qualifying run was fast-forwarded, but he did better this time, making it to the fifth obstacle, the Lightning Bolts, before losing his grip. He ultimately made the top 30 this time, placing 27th.

His city finals run was cut, but he failed the same obstacle again. He placed 31st overall.

American Ninja Warrior 13
Michael was one of several to originally be scheduled to compete for ANW 12. He was supposed to compete in Los Angeles in 2020, but due to the modified season from the COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to do so. Likely to make up for this, he was able to participate one season later in the 2021 ANW 13 competition.

Michael participated in the second episode of qualifying. His run was all cut, but he made it to the fifth obstacle once again, this time being V Formation. This was enough for him to place 12th overall and advance to the semifinals.