Mitch VeDepo

Mitchell "Mitch" VeDepo is a medical researcher from Mission, Kansas who has currently competed on three seasons of American Ninja Warrior. He is best known for his nickname The Science Ninja.

American Ninja Warrior 7
Mitch first competed in Orlando, where his run was cut, but fell on the Double Tilt Ladder and did not make it into the city finals. Mitch placed 33rd overall.

American Ninja Warrior 8
Mitch returned in American Ninja Warrior 8 competing in Oklahoma City for his second season. He once again fell on the fifth obstacle, this time being the Bar Hop. However, this time around, it was good enough to get him into the city finals, placing 21st. In the city finals, VeDepo was the first to conquer Bungee Road, but later fell on the Window Hang. It was good enough for him to earn his first trip to the national finals, placing 4th overall. In Vegas, his run was not shown, but it is known he failed the Jumping Spider.

American Ninja Warrior 9
Mitch competed in Kansas City for his third season, this time as a walk-on. Just like last year in qualifying, he fell on the Bar Hop. However, he once again advanced to the city finals as he placed 20th overall, just one spot above where he placed last time he failed the Bar Hop.

In the city finals, VeDepo put up an impressive run where he was able to cruise through the first nine obstacles, including the new Iron Maiden, and became the first and only competitor to reach the Elevator Climb until he gassed out just a few feet from the the top. With this being the second time in history a course has no finishers, VeDepo placed 1st overall.

In Vegas, his run was digested this time. However, he failed the Jumping Spider for the second year in a row.