Nick Patel

Nick Patel is a massage therapist from Atlanta, Georgia, best renown for his nickname, "Nicky Thumbs".

American Ninja Warrior 7
Nick first competed in Orlando for his first season. His run was cut, but he failed the Paddle Boards.

American Ninja Warrior 8
Nick returned in Atlanta for his second season. His run was cut, but he failed the Pipe Fitter and placed 33rd overall.

American Ninja Warrior 9
Nick returned to compete in Daytona Beach for American Ninja Warrior 9. In qualifying, his run was cut, but it was revealed that he cleared the course with the 12th fastest time.

His run in the city finals was digested, but it was shown that he failed the Giant Cubes. Fortunately, this was good enough for him to place 10th overall in the finals.

Although he made the top 15, Nick wasn't allowed to run in Vegas due to him having to clean up some confidential info on his record.

American Ninja Warrior 10
Nick returned to compete in Miami for American Ninja Warrior 10. His run was digested in qualifying but it was shown that he attempted the Mega Wall, but failed to complete it. he still cleared the course, finishing with the 8th fastest time and being the second finisher of the night.

His run in the city finals was cut, but it was revealed that he failed the Crazy Clocks. He still placed 9th overall and moved on to the national finals for the second year in a row.

Nick got his first chance on the Las Vegas course after not being able to do so last season. He fell on the second obstacle, the Propeller Bar.

He was not selected to compete in American Ninja Warrior 11.