Phil Budde

Phil Budde was a data analyst from Kennewick, WA, who competed on the second season of American Ninja Warrior. He became infamous in qualifying for being one of the more heavyset competitors in the history of the competition.

Yet, despite his weight, he surprisingly managed to clear the Quad Steps with relative finesse. Unfortunately, he grabbed the rope too low on the Rope Swing and could not support his body weight, plummeting into the water.