Cody Johnston

Cody Johnston is a former Navy veteran, and anesthesiologist from Scottsdale, Arizona. His family is known for having a history of smoking related deaths, with his mother and grandmother both passing away from anesthesia. He is responsible for starting the "Ninjas Against Smoking" movement.

American Ninja Warrior 7
Cody first competed in the San Pedro military qualifier in season 7. He made it past the Qunituple Steps, but got a bad bounce and landed right into the water on the Jump Hang.

It was revealed six seasons later in ANW 13 that this was his daughter Rylie's first time viewing an ANW course. She was on the sidelines at just 12 years old at the time, though she would later go on to compete in ANW 13 at the eligible age of 19 years old.

American Ninja Warrior 8
He returned to compete in Los Angeles in ANW 8. His run was all cut, but he failed the second obstacle once again, this time being Tick Tock.

American Ninja Warrior 10
He returned in Los Angeles this season. This time, he was able to make it past the second obstacle. He later went out on the fifth obstacle, being one of many to fail the Doorknob Drop. His time to that point, however, was just outside the top 30, so he just missed out on advancing.

American Ninja Warrior 13
Cody competed in ANW 13. This time, his daughter Rylie Johnston was old enough to compete alongside him. While his daughter Rylie made it to the fourth obstacle, Cody bettered her performance by making it to the fifth obstacle again, failing V Formation. However, unlike his daughter (who didn't make the womens' top 5), Cody managed to advance to the city finals, as he placed 13th overall. This is his first time in his ANW career doing so.