American Ninja Warrior 5 was the fifth season of American Ninja Warrior. The season premiered on June 30th, 2013, and hosted four cities for qualifying rounds in Venice Beach, Baltimore (new city), Miami, and Denver (new city), with the national finals being held in Las Vegas. For this season, Matt Iseman returned as the host for his fourth season, while Akbar Gbaja-Biamila and Jenn Brown replaced Jonny Moseley and Angela Sun as the co-host and sideline reporter respectively.
This season brought some major changes for the competition, compared to the previous season and was the basis for most seasons going forward.
- Starting on this season:
- Competitors who completed the city qualifiers course automatically advanced to the city finals. If less than 30 competitors completed it, the remaining spots are filled in by the competitors who got the furthest in the course in the fastest time.
- Then, competitors who completed the city finals course automatically advanced to the Las Vegas national finals. If less than 15 competitors completed it, the remaining spots are filled in by the competitors who got the furthest the fastest. The city finals course now featured 10 obstacles instead of 9.
- Competitors who completed the city finals course also received a special badge, and they must wear it while competing in the Las Vegas national finals.
- About 55% of the obstacles used on this season were new, with some of them having never been used on both American Ninja Warrior and SASUKE. This would eventually make American Ninja Warrior the staple of the obstacles for most of the SASUKE/Ninja Warrior's international formats in the future.
City Qualifiers[]
Venice Beach Qualifiers[]
Original Airdate: June 30th, 2013 & July 1st, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก ^Frame Slider
โข ^Domino Hill
โฃ ^Floating Chains
โค ^Flying Nunchucks
โฅ Warped Wall
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
Results[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Jesse La Flair | Parkour Instructor | Clear (1:04.30) | |
2nd | Shane Daniels | Clear (1:14.05) | Digest. | |
3rd | David Campbell | Sound Engineer | Clear (1:21.07) | |
4th | Lance Pekus | Rancher | Clear (1:23.54) | |
5th | James McGrath | Personal Trainer | Clear (1:32.38) | Digest. |
6th | Jonathan Roberson | Recent College Graduate | Clear (1:32.78) | Digest. |
7th | Brian Kretsch | Clear (1:45.98) | Digest. | |
8th | Dustin Rocho | CPR Instructor | Clear (1:53.33) | |
9th | Andrew Douglas | Missionary | Clear (1:55.58) | Digest. |
10th | Noah Kaufman | E.R. Physician | Clear (2:10.18) | |
11th | Brent Steffensen | Stuntman | Clear (2:18.45) | |
12th | Justin Walcker | Systems Manager | Clear (2:26.95) | |
13th | James Sclar | Culinary Student | Clear (2:43.06) | |
14th | James Eggiman | Engineering Student | Clear (2:43.07) | All cut. |
15th | Travis Brewer | Entrepreneur | Clear (2:49.89) | |
16th | Forest Chang-Turpin | Clear (3:10.90) | Digest. | |
17th | Yen Chen | Online Advertising | Clear (4:26.04) | Digest. |
18th | Tony Reddick | Firefighter/Paramedic | 5. Flying Nunchucks (0:53.26) | Digest. |
19th | Joseph Wilson | 5. Flying Nunchucks (0:53.51) | Digest. | |
20th | Paul Darnell | Stuntman | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:00.52) | |
21st | JB Douglas | Gymnastics Instructor | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:01.80) | Digest. |
22nd | Mario Mendoza | General Contractor | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:02.27) | |
23rd | Daniel Dick | Fire Captain | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:03.15) | Digest. |
24th | Ryan Thompson | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:04.10) | Digest. | |
25th | Levi Keller | Professional Pole Vaulter | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:04.13) | Digest. |
26th | Dan Mast | Stuntman | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:05.03) | |
27th | Luke Carson | Dairy Farmer | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:10.06) | Digest. |
28th | John Sanders | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:12.80) | Digest. | |
29th | Will Roberts | Former Pro Hockey Player | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:16.16) | Digest. |
30th | Jessie Graff | Stuntwoman | 5. Flying Nunchucks (1:19.78) | First woman in American Ninja Warrior history to qualify to city finals. |
Baltimore Qualifiers[]
Original Airdate: July 7th, 2013 & July 8th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก ^Downhill Jump
โข ^Prism Tilt
โฃ ^Swing Jump
โค ^Circle Cross
โฅ Warped Wall
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
Results[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Elet Hall | Ski Lift Operator | Clear (0:53.79) | |
2nd | Michael Needham | Golf Course Landscaper | Clear (1:14.51) | Digest. |
3rd | Jamie Rahn | Children's Party Entertainer | Clear (1:19.78) | Digest. |
4th | Tim Shieff | Freerunner | Clear (1:22.31) | |
5th | Dan Galiczynski | Physical Therapist | Clear (1:23.43) | Digest. |
6th | Joseph "Joe" Moravsky | Weatherman | Clear (1:25.95) | Digest. |
7th | Robin Pietschmann | Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer | Clear (1:28.75) | Digest. |
8th | Andrew Karsen | Environmental Engineer | Clear (1:34.36) | All cut. |
9th | Tony Torres | Gym Owner | Clear (1:38.00) | All cut. |
10th | Michael Silenzi | Physical Therapist | Clear (1:38.98) | Digest. |
11th | Andrew Lowes | Gymnastics Coach | Clear (1:38.98) | Digest. |
12th | Brian Wilczewski | Engineering Student | Clear (1:39.98) | |
13th | Michael Bernardo | Firefighter | Clear (1:41.42) | |
14th | Dan "Hot Dog" Moschella | Carpenter | Clear (1:47.61) | Digest. |
15th | Marc Namie | Flight Crew Instructor | Clear (1:49.90) | |
16th | Brandon Mears | Firefighter | Clear (1:53.56) | All cut. |
17th | Robert Hoover | Robotics Engineer | Clear (1:53.72) | Digest. |
18th | David Slovenski | Track Coach | Clear (1:55.78) | All cut. |
19th | Jeffrey Tan | Rope Access Technician | Clear (2:00.66) | |
20th | Seth Caskey | Senior Airman | Clear (2:00.85) | All cut. |
21st | Chris DiGangi | Financial Analyst | Clear (2:01.05) | Digest. |
22nd | Travis Weinand | Artist | Clear (2:05.50) | Digest. |
23rd | Adam Grossman | Naval Enginneer | Clear (2:05.59) | Digest. |
24th | Michael Pericoloso | Rafter | Clear (2:16.08) | All cut. |
25th | Dan Polizzi | Firefighter | Clear (2:47.77) | Digest. |
26th | Justin Conway | Staffing Manager | Clear (2:50.27) | Digest. |
27th | Stephen Pullen | College Student | 6. Warped Wall (1:32.74) | All cut. |
28th | Michael Fedo | Garbage Man | 6. Warped Wall (1:36.00) | |
29th | Douglas Chick | Plumber | 6. Warped Wall (1:48.84) | All cut. |
30th | Robert McFarlane | Martial Art Instructor | 5. Circle Cross (0:36.59) | All cut. |
Miami Qualifiers[]
Original Airdate: July 14th, 2013 & July 15th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก ^Utility Pole Slider
โข ^Balance Bridge
โฃ ^Slider Jump
โค ^Monkey Peg
โฅ Warped Wall
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
Results[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Drew Drechsel | Car Salesman | Clear (1:08.29) | |
2nd | David "Flip" Rodriguez | Freerunning Instructor | Clear (1:27.66) | |
3rd | Travis Rosen | Stockbrocker | Clear (1:29.97) | All cut. |
4th | Joshua Romeo | College Student | Clear (1:35.56) | All cut. |
5th | William Brown | Power Plant Manager | Clear (1:36.80) | All cut. |
6th | Thomas Hall | Anesthesia Tech | Clear (1:46.50) | Digest. |
7th | Sean Morris | Cinematographer | Clear (1:49.53) | |
8th | Grant David | Acrobatic Performer | Clear (1:53.76) | All cut. |
9th | Yev Kouchnir | Fashion Photographer | Clear (1:58.70) | All cut. |
10th | Spencer Schneider | Pizza Server | Clear (2:07.49) | Digest. |
11th | Joseph Rosello | Firefighter | Clear (2:13.73) | Digest. |
12th | Pavel Manin | Clear (2:21.45) | All cut. | |
13th | John Walker | U.S. Army | Clear (2:22.29) | Digest. |
14th | James Perreira | Pizza Delivery Man | Clear (2:30.09) | Digest. |
15th | Josh Windbeck | Warehouse Worker | Clear (2:30.90) | |
16th | Ryan Stratis | Personal Trainer | Clear (2:37.60) | |
17th | Paul O'Connor | Clear (2:49.55) | Digest. | |
18th | Fernando Vazquez | Animator | Clear (3:04.41) | Digest. |
19th | Brandon Arrington | Airline Pilot | Clear (3:05.50) | |
20th | Jonathan Sharp Brown | Lifeguard | 6. Warped Wall (1:04.71) | Digest. |
21st | Brian Escarsega | Upholstery Business Owner | 6. Warped Wall (1:11.83) | |
22nd | Tukrong Klengdong | Promotions Assistant | 6. Warped Wall (1:16.61) | All cut. |
23rd | Idoko Abuh | 6. Warped Wall (1:18.04) | All cut. | |
24th | Brandon Smith | Firefighter | 6. Warped Wall (1:26.15) | Digest. |
25th | David Gilbert | Gymnastics Coach | 6. Warped Wall (1:37.40) | Digest. |
26th | Sean Bennett | Art Director | 6. Warped Wall (1:40.45) | Digest. |
27th | Jason Soares | MMA Fighter | 6. Warped Wall (1:45.73) | |
28th | Chad Hudson | 6. Warped Wall (2:07.83) | All cut. | |
29th | Sean Nogues | 6. Warped Wall (2:20.01) | All cut. | |
30th | Edgardo Osorio | Mortgage Loan Officer | 6. Warped Wall (3:03.92) | All cut. |
Denver Qualifiers[]
Original Airdate: July 21st, 2013 & July 22nd, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก *Rolling Log
โข ^Rotating Bridge
โฃ ^Jump Hang Kai
โค ^Grip Hang
โฅ Warped Wall
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
* - Modified Obstacle (Compared to Previous American Ninja Warrior Seasons)
Results[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Brandon Douglass | Parkour Instructor | Clear (0:46.50) | |
2nd | Amos Rendao | Parkour Instructor | Clear (0:55.00) | |
3rd | Jake Smith | Freerunner | Clear (0:55.73) | |
4th | Christopher Romrell | Stuntman | Clear (0:59.19) | |
5th | Paul Kasemir | Engineer | Clear (0:59.90) | |
6th | Lorin Ball | Gym Owner | Clear (1:02.52) | Digest. |
7th | Casey Finley | Gymnastics Coach | Clear (1:08.41) | Digest. |
8th | Caleb Garnham | Parkour Instructor | Clear (1:14.05) | Digest. |
9th | Josh Cook | Carpet Installer | Clear (1:14.59) | Digest. |
10th | Trevor Vaughn | Clear (1:25.86) | Digest. | |
11th | Camilo Brokaw | Parkour Instructor | Clear (1:27.06) | Digest. |
12th | Brian Arnold | Maintenance Director | Clear (1:30.14) | |
13th | Connor Moyer | Rock Climber | Clear (1:34.50) | Digest. |
14th | Noah Mittman | Clear (1:34.62) | Digest. | |
15th | Kyle Sinacori | Breakdancer | Clear (1:34.65) | Digest. |
16th | Jeremy Hanson | Clear (1:35.08) | Digest. | |
17th | Josh Grant | Gymnastics Coach | Clear (1:39.75) | Digest. |
18th | Tremayne Dortch | Personal Trainer | Clear (1:40.46) | Digest. |
19th | Colby Frontiero | English Teacher | Clear (1:40.95) | |
20th | Isaac Caldiero | Rock Climber | Clear (1:42.07) | |
21st | Chris Calhoun | Clear (1:44.45) | Digest. | |
22nd | Stephen Volcko | Clear (1:45.07) | Digest. | |
23rd | Graham Watanabe | Retired Snowboarder | Clear (1:50.03) | |
24th | Jim Eckhart | Clear (1:50.39) | Digest. | |
25th | Andrew Treble | Clear (1:51.19) | Digest. | |
26th | Andres De La Rosa | Personal Trainer | Clear (1:52.28) | Digest. |
27th | Jason Sawyer | Clear (1:52.91) | Digest. | |
28th | Jehan Martinez | Clear (1:53.58) | Digest. | |
29th | Alexander Nicholas | Clear (1:55.64) | Digest. | |
30th | James Winter | Clear (1:55.90) | Digest. | |
31st | Logan Dooley | Trampolinist | Clear (1:56.02) | Digest. |
32nd | Matthew Derouen | Clear (1:56.85) | Digest. | |
33rd | Micah Soelberg | Clear (1:57.01) | Digest. | |
34th | Keith Peters | Graphic Designer | Clear (1:57.15) | Digest. |
35th | Jason Williams | Clear (1:58.40) | Digest. | |
36th | Joel Wymore | Camp Counselor | Clear (2:00.26) | Digest. |
37th | LeEarl Rugland | Clear (2:01.66) | Digest. | |
38th | Terry Cossey | Web Developer | Clear (2:01.77) | Digest. |
39th | Spenser Labatt | Clear (2:02.28) | Digest. | |
40th | Josh Kronberg | Clear (2:03.14) | Digest. | |
41st | Alan Moreno | Clear (2:04.36) | Digest. | |
42nd | Sam Sann | Hair Stylist | Clear (2:04.90) | |
43rd | Rashad Richardson | Clear (2:05.15) | Digest. | |
44th | Adam Parkhurst | Firefighter | Clear (2:29.94) | Digest. |
45th | Jose Rodriguez | Clear (2:31.02) | Digest. | |
46th | Brady Dunkley | Clear (2:50.45) | Digest. | |
47th | Travis Paecht | Clear (3:07.76) | Digest. | |
48th | Johnathan Morin | Clear (3:16.75) | Digest. |
City Finals[]
Venice Beach Finals[]
Original Airdate: July 28th, 2013 & July 29th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก Frame Slider
โข Domino Hill
โฃ Floating Chains
โค ^Trapeze Swing
โฅ Warped Wall
โฆ *Salmon Ladder
โง ^Rope Maze
โจ ^Cliffhanger
โฉ ^Spider Climb
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
* - Modified Obstacle (Compared to Previous American Ninja Warrior Seasons)
Results[]
Place | Qualifying Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 5th | James McGrath | Personal Trainer | Clear (3:14.40) | |
2nd | 8th | Dustin Rocho | CPR Instructor | Clear (3:48.50) | |
3rd | 21st | JB Douglas | Gymnastics Instructor | Clear (3:52.10) | |
4th | 3rd | David Campbell | Sound Engineer | Clear (4:25.17) | |
5th | 14th | James Eggiman | Engineering Student | 10. Spider Climb (2:40.05) | Digest. |
6th | 13th | James Sclar | Culinary Student | 10. Spider Climb (2:50.00) | Dislocated his shoulder while falling down from the Spider Climb. |
7th | 1st | Jesse La Flair | Parkour Instructor | 9. Cliffhanger (2:32.73) | |
8th | 26th | Dan Mast | Stuntman | 9. Cliffhanger (2:44.77) | |
9th | 7th | Brian Kretsch | 9. Cliffhanger (2:49.07) | Digest. | |
10th | 27th | Luke Carson | Dairy Farmer | 9. Cliffhanger (2:50.14) | Digest. |
11th | 4th | Lance Pekus | Rancher | 9. Cliffhanger (2:51.23) | |
12th | 12th | Justin Walcker | Systems Manager | 9. Cliffhanger (3:46.06) | Digest. |
13th | 25th | Levi Keller | Professional Pole Vaulter | 8. Rope Maze (1:34.47) | |
14th | 22nd | Mario Mendoza | General Contractor | 8. Rope Maze (2:19.10) | |
15th | 29th | Will Roberts | Former Pro Hockey Player | 8. Rope Maze (3:21.13) | Digest. |
Results of Other City Finalists[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2nd | Shane Daniels | 3. Domino Hill | All cut. Originally reached the Cliffhanger and failed to complete the obstacle, but was disqualified for tapping a domino on the Domino Hill with his knee. | |
6th | Jonathan Roberson | Recent College Graduate | 7. Salmon Ladder | Originally failed at the Rope Maze, but upon further review, he was disqualified on the Salmon Ladder for failing to jump up enough rungs. |
9th | Andrew Douglas | Missionary | 1. Quintuple Steps | |
10th | Noah Kaufman | E.R. Physician | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
11th | Brent Steffensen | Stuntman | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
15th | Travis Brewer | Entrepreneur | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
16th | Forest Chang-Turpin | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
17th | Yen Chen | Online Advertising | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
18th | Tony Reddick | Firefighter/Paramedic | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
19th | Joseph Wilson | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
20th | Paul Darnell | Stuntman | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
23rd | Daniel Dick | Fire Captain | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
24th | Ryan Thompson | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
28th | John Sanders | 6. Warped Wall | Digest. | |
30th | Jessie Graff | Stuntwoman | 6. Warped Wall | Second woman to attempt the Warped Wall on American Ninja Warrior (after Nika Muckelroy during American Ninja Warrior 5's Denver qualifiers). Best performance ever out of a female competitor until Kacy Catanzaro on the next season. |
Baltimore Finals[]
Original Airdate: August 4th, 2013 & August 5th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก Downhill Jump
โข Prism Tilt
โฃ Swing Jump
โค Circle Cross
โฅ Warped Wall
โฆ *Salmon Ladder
โง ^Rumbling Dice
โจ ^Body Prop
โฉ ^Spider Climb
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
* - Modified Obstacle (Compared to Previous American Ninja Warrior Seasons)
Results[]
Place | Qualifying Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 5th | Dan Galiczynski | Gymnastics Coach | Clear (3:10.90) | |
2nd | 6th | Joe Moravsky | Weatherman | Clear (3:11.27) | |
3rd | 12th | Brian Wilczewski | Mechanical Engineer Student | Clear (3:13.17) | |
4th | 10th | Michael Silenzi | Physical Therapist | Clear (3:19.07) | Digest. |
5th | 19th | Jeffrey Tan | Rope Access Technician | Clear (3:23.17) | |
6th | 11th | Andrew Lowes | Gymnastics Coach | Clear (3:33.37) | |
7th | 14th | Dan Moschella | Carpenter | Clear (3:37.73) | |
8th | 3rd | Jamie Rahn | Children's Party Entertainer | Clear (3:44.47) | |
9th | 18th | David Slovenski | Track Coach | Clear (3:50.30) | Digest. |
10th | 4th | Tim Shieff | Freerunner | 9. Body Prop (1:58.50) | |
11th | 2nd | Michael Needham | Golf Course Landscaper | 9. Body Prop (2:15.67) | |
12th | 22nd | Travis Weinand | Artist | 9. Body Prop (2:29.77) | |
13th | 23rd | Adam Grossman | Naval Engineer | 9. Body Prop (3:24.54) | Digest. |
14th | 24th | Michael Pericoloso | Rafter | 9. Body Prop (3:31.17) | Digest. |
15th | 20th | Seth Caskey | Senior Airman | 9. Body Prop (4:00.74) | Digest. |
Results of Other City Finalists[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Elet Hall | Ski Lift Operator | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
7th | Robin Pietschmann | Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
8th | Andrew Karsen | Environmental Technician | 6. Warped Wall | Digest. |
9th | Tony Torres | Gym Owner | 2. Downhill Jump | |
13th | Michael Bernardo | Firefighter | 8. Rumbling Dice | |
15th | Marc Namie | Flight Crew Instructor | 8. Rumbling Dice | 16th place. Grabbed the Rumbling Dice with one hand before falling into the water. By grabbing the obstacle, he was marked as an 8th obstacle fail. |
16th | Brandon Mears | Firefighter | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
17th | Robert Hoover | Robotics Engineer | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
21st | Chris DiGangi | Financial Analyst | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
25th | Dan Polizzi | Firefighter | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
26th | Justin Conway | Staffing Manager | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
27th | Stephen Pullen | College Student | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
28th | Michael Fedo | Garbage Man | 2. Downhill Jump | Digest. |
29th | Douglas Chick | Plumber | 6. Warped Wall | Digest. |
30th | Robert McFarlane | Martial Art Instructor | 6. Warped Wall | Digest. |
Miami Finals[]
Original Airdate: August 11th, 2013 & August 12th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก Utility Pole Slider
โข Balance Bridge
โฃ Slider Jump
โค Monkey Peg
โฅ Warped Wall
โฆ *Salmon Ladder
โง ^Ledge Jump
โจ ^Rolling Steel
โฉ ^Spider Climb
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
* - Modified Obstacle (Compared to Previous American Ninja Warrior Seasons)
Results[]
Place | Qualifying Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 1st | Drew Drechsel | Car Salesman | Clear (2:29.93) | |
2nd | 2nd | Flip Rodriguez | Freerunning Instructor | Clear (2:31.00) | |
3rd | 5th | William Brown | Power Plant Manager | Clear (3:17.50) | |
4th | 3rd | Travis Rosen | Stockbrocker | Clear (3:20.67) | |
5th | 22nd | Tukrong Klengdong | Promotions Assistant | Clear (3:26.73) | Broke his nose at the Slider Jump. |
6th | 9th | Yev Kouchnir | Fashion Photographer | Clear (3:30.00) | Digest. |
7th | 27th | Jason Soares | MMA Fighter | Clear (4:02.43) | |
8th | 16th | Ryan Stratis | Personal Trainer | Clear (4:04.90) | |
9th | 8th | Grant David | Acrobatic Performer | 9. Rolling Steel (2:41.20) | |
10th | 23rd | Idoko Abuh | Audio Engineer | 9. Rolling Steel (2:42.15) | |
11th | 24th | Brandon Smith | Firefighter | 7. Salmon Ladder (1:21.00) | |
12th | 20th | Jonathan Brown | Lifeguard | 7. Salmon Ladder (1:24.00) | |
13th | 11th | Joseph Rosello | Firefighter | 7. Salmon Ladder (1:33.70) | |
14th | 13th | John Walker | U.S. Army | 7. Salmon Ladder (1:45.37) | Digest. |
15th | 4th | Josh Romeo | College Student | 7. Salmon Ladder (1:46.88) | Digest. |
Results of Other City Finalists[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
6th | Thomas Hall | Anesthesia Tech | 7. Salmon Ladder | All cut. |
7th | Sean Morris | Cinematographer | 7. Salmon Ladder | All cut. |
10th | Spencer Schneider | Pizza Server | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
12th | Pavel Manin | 4. Slider Jump | All cut. | |
14th | James Perreira | Pizza Delivery Man | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
15th | Joshua Windbeck | Warehouse Worker | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
17th | Paul O'Connor | Unknown | All cut. | |
18th | Fernando Vazquez | Animator | 4. Slider Jump | Digest. |
19th | Brandon Arrington | Airline Pilot | 4. Slider Jump | |
21st | Brian Escarsega | Upholstery Business Owner | 4. Slider Jump | |
25th | David Gilbert | Gymnastics Coach | 4. Slider Jump | Digest. |
26th | Sean Bennett | Art Director | 4. Slider Jump | Digest. |
28th | Chad Hudson | 4. Slider Jump | All cut. | |
29th | Sean Nogues | Temp Worker | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
30th | Edgardo Osorio | Mortgage Loan Officer | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
31st* | Jason Gupton | 6. Warped Wall | Digest. Initially placed 31st in qualifying and did not make the top 30, but was allowed to run in the city finals as compensation due to an error on the producers' behalf. |
Denver Finals[]
Original Airdate: August 18th, 2013 & August 19th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Quintuple Steps
โก Rolling Log
โข Rotating Bridge
โฃ +Jump Hang Kai
โค +Grip Hang
โฅ Warped Wall
โฆ *Salmon Ladder
โง ^Floating Stairs
โจ ^Pole Grasper
โฉ ^Spider Climb
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
* - Modified Obstacle (Compared to Previous American Ninja Warrior Seasons)
+ - Modified Obstacle (Compared to American Ninja Warrior 5's City Qualifiers Course)
Results[]
Place | Qualifying Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | 5th | Paul Kasemir | Engineer | Clear (3:19.50) | |
2nd | 9th | Josh Cook | Carpet Installer | Clear (3:47.83) | |
3rd | 12th | Brian Arnold | Maintenance Director | Clear (3:50.43) | |
4th | 20th | Isaac Caldiero | Rock Climber | Clear (4:03.43) | |
5th | 19th | Colby Frontiero | English Teacher | Clear (4:17.20) | |
6th | 7th | Casey Finley | Gymnastics Coach | 9. Pole Grasper (2:00.57) | |
7th | 18th | Tremayne Dortch | Personal Trainer | 9. Pole Grasper (2:21.93) | |
8th | 15th | Kyle Sinacori | Breakdancer | 9. Pole Grasper (2:25.17) | |
9th | 26th | Andres De La Rosa | Personal Trainer | 9. Pole Grasper (3:01.22) | Digest. |
10th | 4th | Chris Romrell | Stuntman | 8. Floating Stairs (1:41.74) | Digest. |
11th | 6th | Lorin Ball | Gym Owner | 8. Floating Stairs (1:45.18) | Digest. |
12th | 3rd | Jake Smith | Freerunner | 8. Floating Stairs (1:53.83) | Disqualified himself by grabbing the rung of the Salmon Ladder. |
13th | 8th | Caleb Garnham | Parkour Instructor | 8. Floating Stairs (2:01.38) | Digest. |
14th | 11th | Camilo Brokaw | Parkour Instructor | 8. Floating Stairs (2:39.19) | |
15th | 17th | Josh Grant | Gymnastics Coach | 8. Floating Stairs (2:43.22) | Digest. |
Results of Other City Finalists[]
Place | Name | Profile | Result | Notes |
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1st | Brandon Douglass | Parkour Instructor | Withdrew | Did not compete due to knee injury. |
2nd | Amos Rendao | Parkour Instructor | 7. Salmon Ladder | Attempted the Quintuple Steps with blindfolded. |
10th | Trevor Vaughn | 3. Rotating Bridge | Digest. | |
13th | Connor Moyer | Rock Climber | 8. Floating Stairs | Digest. |
14th | Noah Mittman | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
16th | Jeremy Hanson | 8. Floating Stairs | All cut. | |
21st | Chris Calhoun | 5. Warped Wall | All cut. | |
22nd | Stephen Volcko | 8. Floating Stairs | Digest. | |
23rd | Graham Watanabe | Retired Snowboarder | 8. Floating Stairs | |
24th | Jim Eckhart | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
25th | Andrew Treble | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
27th | Jason Sawyer | 7. Salmon Ladder | All cut. | |
28th | Jehan Martinez | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
29th | Alexander Nicholas | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
30th | James Winter | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
31st | Logan Dooley | Trampolinist | 4. Jump Hang Kai | |
32nd | Matthew Derouen | 7. Salmon Ladder | All cut. | |
33rd | Micah Soelberg | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
34th | Keith Peters | Graphic Designer | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest |
35th | Jason Williams | 8. Floating Stairs | Digest. | |
36th | Joel Wymore | Camp Counselor | 7. Salmon Ladder | |
37th | LeEarl Rugland | 8. Floating Stairs | Digest. | |
38th | Terry Cossey | Web Developer | 4. Jump Hang Kai | |
39th | Spenser Labatt | 5. Grip Hang | Digest. | |
40th | Josh Kronberg | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. | |
41st | Alan Moreno | 8. Floating Stairs | Digest. | |
42nd | Sam Sann | Hair Stylist | 7. Salmon Ladder | Digest. |
43rd | Rashad Richardson | Clear, but removed from the episode entirely | All cut. Completed the course, but was edited out of the episode as result of an ongoing legal situation. | |
44th | Adam Parkhurst | Firefighter | 5. Grip Hang | |
45th | Jose Rodriguez | 5. Grip Hang | Digest. | |
46th | Brady Dunkley | 5. Grip Hang | Digest. | |
47th | Travis Paecht | 5. Grip Hang | Digest. | |
48th | Johnathan Morin | 8. Floating Stairs | All cut. | |
- | Will Dodd | Cartoonist | Withdrew | Withdrew for unknown reasons. Witness reports cite him clearing the qualifiers but not running the Semi-Finals |
- | Shaun Summers | Withdrew | Cleared qualifiers but injured his knee in the process. Was not cleared to compete. |
Las Vegas National Finals[]
Each competitor who competed in Las Vegas national finals must wear clothes/attributes that represented his/her respective qualifying city.
Venice Beach | Baltimore | Miami | Denver |
Stage One[]
Original Airdate: August 25th, 2013; August 26th, 2013; September 2nd, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ ^Timbers
โก ^Giant Cycle
โข ^Rope Glider
โฃ Jumping Spider
โค Half Pipe Attack
โฅ Warped Wall
โฆ Spinning Bridge
โง Final Climb (Tarzan Rope + Rope Ladder fusion)
Time limit: 130 seconds.
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
Results[]
Name | Region | Rank | Result | Notes |
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Camilo Brokaw | Denver | 14th | 3. Rope Glider | Actually landed on the platform, but lost his balance and fell back. Only person to fail on the Rope Glider. |
JB Douglas | Venice Beach | 3rd | 4. Jumping Spider | Had the jump, but slid down the walls causing him to fail. |
Marc Namie | Baltimore | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | Didn't stick to the walls. |
Jason Soares | Miami | 7th | 4. Jumping Spider | Didn't get a good jump off the trampoline, causing him to land on the wide range between the walls, and then falling to the water. |
Erika Schwarz | Venice Beach | Wildcard | 1. Timbers | Tried the one-step technique on the obstacle, but failed to get to the sixth timber successfully because she was high on the prior timber, causing her to slide down it. |
Tukrong Klengdong | Miami | 5th | 4. Jumping Spider | Tried to adjust his feet but wasn't successful. |
Adam Grossman | Baltimore | 13th | 7. Spinning Bridge | Landed on the Rope Glider platform in a rough way. After four prior attempts on this version of Jumping Spider, he was the first one to land it this season. Had a another close-call as he grabbed the Half-Pipe Attack rope too low but still surviving. Took him two attempts on the Warped Wall, and as for the Spinning Bridge, he touched the ending platform with his hand but maneuvered back by the bridge, causing him to fail. |
Jamie Vanacore | Baltimore | Wildcard | 2. Giant Cycle | Only got one hand on the Giant Cycle, causing her to fall down. |
Dan Moschella | Baltimore | 7th | 4. Jumping Spider | Just like Marc, he didn't even touch the walls, however touched the walls with his hands before falling down. |
Travis Weinand | Baltimore | 12th | Clear (02.30 seconds left) | Took him 20 seconds from completing the Warped Wall to attempting the Spinning Bridge. |
Sean Bennett | Miami | Wildcard | 1. Timbers | Struggled on the fourth timber, and couldn't save himself, causing him to fall down to the water. |
Justin Walcker | Venice Beach | 12th | 4. Jumping Spider | Didn't get a good jump (like Jason Soares), but in this case, he didn't have enough horizontal velocity to wedge his feet on the narrower parts. |
Tremayne Dortch | Denver | 7th | 4. Jumping Spider | Landed on the walls, but his right foot distanced a bit from the wall, causing him to slide down to the water. |
Michelle Warnky | Baltimore | Wildcard | 2. Giant Cycle | Same case as Jamie, when she only got 1 hand on the Giant Cycle, causing her to fall into the water. |
Michael Bernardo | Baltimore | Wildcard | 5. Half Pipe Attack | Went too high from the half-pipe, causing him to slide down the rope, failing. Pimp slot of Episode 17. |
Mike Maitem | Baltimore | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. |
James Eggiman | Venice Beach | 5th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. |
Christopher Romrell | Denver | 10th | Clear (24.86 seconds left) | |
Ryan Stratis | Miami | 8th | 4. Jumping Spider | |
Colby Frontiero | Denver | 5th | 4. Jumping Spider | |
Elet Hall | Baltimore | Wildcard | Clear (39.25 seconds left) | Fastest Stage One clear on this season. |
Leila Noone | Baltimore | Wildcard | 1. Timbers | Digest. |
Levi Keller | Venice Beach | 13th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. |
Brandon Smith | Miami | 11th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. |
Lorin Ball | Denver | 11th | Clear (38.62 seconds left) | |
Dustin Rocho | Venice Beach | 2nd | 4. Jumping Spider | |
Dan Galiczynski | Baltimore | 1st | 4. Jumping Spider | |
Kyle Sinacori | Denver | 8th | Clear (07.60 seconds left) | |
Josh Cook | Denver | 2nd | Clear (26.03 seconds left) | |
David Campbell | Venice Beach | 4th | 8. Final Climb | Timed out at the Rope Ladder. |
James McGrath | Venice Beach | 1st | Clear (38.47 seconds left) | |
Jeffrey Tan | Baltimore | 5th | 4. Jumping Spider | Almost fell on the Giant Cycle, but recovered with just one hand. Landed on his knees on the Rope Glider, almost losing balance. Didn't get a high jump on the Jumping Spider. |
Dan Mast | Venice Beach | 8th | 2. Giant Cycle | His knees buckled on the trampoline, causing him to get a bad jump, falling to the water. |
Joyce Shahboz | Miami | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | Barely grabbed the Giant Cycle and saved herself when she was almost about to fall to the landing platform. Didn't get a good jump from the Jumping Spider trampoline, causing her to dive into the water. |
Jonathan Brown | Miami | 12th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. Feet were askew into the walls, causing him to fall. |
Will Roberts | Venice Beach | 15th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. Bounced off the right wall of the Jumping Spider. |
Jake Smith | Denver | 12th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. It looked like he was able to wedge himself onto the walls, only to fall off shortly after. |
Joseph Rosello | Miami | 13th | 5. Half Pipe Attack | Had a low grab on the rope, causing him to touch the water and fall. |
Idoko Abuh | Miami | 10th | Clear (01.98 seconds left) | His right foot nearly slipped off on the Jumping Spider. Slid down the rope on Final Climb, causing him to obtain a very low grab on the rope ladder. Also noticeably askew on the top of the rope ladder, causing him time. |
Nika Muckelroy | Denver | Wildcard | 2. Giant Cycle | Got a bad jump from the trampoline, causing her to not make contact with the obstacle at all. |
Joe Moravsky | Baltimore | 2nd | Clear (36.23 seconds left) | |
James Sclar | Venice Beach | 6th | 4. Jumping Spider | Barely got the jump to the walls, but his left foot slipped off the respective wall, causing him to fall. |
Jamie Rahn | Baltimore | 8th | Clear (19.26 seconds left) | Almost fell on the Jumping Spider, leaning a bit forward before surviving. |
David Slovenski | Baltimore | 9th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. Only his hands touched the walls. |
Tony Reddick | Venice Beach | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. His left foot slipped off the respective wall, causing him to fall. |
Mila Lazerich | Baltimore | Wildcard | 2. Giant Cycle | Digest. Only got the tip of her fingers on the obstacle. |
Andrew Lowes | Baltimore | 6th | 8. Final Climb | Timed out by 3 tenths of a second. The actual result was him clearing the course with 4 seconds left, but the producers didn't let him advance to Stage Two to create a dramatic moment, causing protests from someone from the course team. |
Paul Kasemir | Denver | 1st | Clear (22.34 seconds left) | Surprisingly didn't get to the top of the Warped Wall in his first try. Pimp slot of Episode 19 |
Mario Mendoza | Venice Beach | 14th | 4. Jumping Spider | Not enough horizontal velocity to land on the walls. |
Michael Needham | Baltimore | 11th | 2. Giant Cycle | Didn't even touch the cycle, and since he was aware, he flipped into the water. |
Josh Romeo | Miami | 15th | 7. Spinning Bridge | Got a grip on the top of the Warped Wall with just one hand. Fell on the right side of the third ball, touching the water. |
Michael Silenzi | Baltimore | 4th | 4. Jumping Spider | Got too much momentum from the tramp, causing him to flip into the water. |
Laura Kisana | Denver | Wildcard | 2. Giant Cycle | The third case of someone only getting 1 hand to touch the Giant Cycle, causing a fail. |
Noah Kaufman | Venice Beach | Wildcard | Clear (14.10 seconds left) | Took 2 attempts on the warped wall. |
Sam Sann | Denver | Wildcard | 2. Giant Cycle | Faceplanted on the ending platform. |
Grant David | Miami | 9th | 5. Half Pipe Attack | Feet touched water while trying to grip on the rope. |
William Brown | Miami | 3rd | Clear (22.73 seconds left) | Saved himself when his left foot almost slipped off the respective wall in the Jumping Spider. |
Josh Grant | Denver | 15th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. |
Spencer "Briggs" Schnieder | Miami | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. |
Kelvin Antoine | Venice Beach | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. |
Luke Carson | Venice Beach | 10th | 4. Jumping Spider | Digest. Only got his left foot on the wall before falling. |
Isaac Caldiero | Denver | 4th | 4. Jumping Spider | Failed at the Spider Walk portion of the obstacle. |
Casey Finley | Denver | 6th | Clear (18.70 seconds left) | |
Lance Pekus | Venice Beach | 11th | 4. Jumping Spider | Didn't wedge his feet onto the walls simultaneously. |
Jesse La Flair | Venice Beach | 7th | Clear (26.97 seconds left) | Hesitated to take an extra swing on the Giant Cycle. Pimp slot of Episode 18. |
Andres De La Rosa | Denver | 9th | Clear (04.24 seconds left) | Digest. The only clear to become digested. |
Thomas Hall | Miami | Wildcard | 6. Warped Wall | Digest. Timed out. |
Jessie Graff | Venice Beach | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | Saved herself on the Giant Cycle with just one hand. Bad jump on the trampoline of the Jumping Spider, causing her to dive into the water. Since she reached the Jumping Spider faster than any other woman, she was declared as the Last Woman Standing of the season. |
Brian Arnold | Denver | 3rd | Clear (03.64 seconds left) | Almost slipped off the Jumping Spider. Took him 2 attempts on the Warped Wall, and had 30 seconds left after he completed the Warped Wall. Skipped the first ball of the Spinning Bridge, and like Idoko, was askew on the top of the Final Climb. |
Kacy Catanzaro | Venice Beach | Wildcard | 2. Giant Cycle | Attempted to jump from the top side of the trampoline, causing her to not obtain momentum from the trampoline. |
Yev Kouchnir | Miami | 6th | Clear (09.67 seconds left) | Almost fell on the Jumping Spider by landing on the wider side of walls. |
Brian Wilczewski | Baltimore | 3rd | 1. Timbers | Slipped from the fifth timber, causing him to fail the transition to the sixth. |
Tim Shieff | Baltimore | 10th | 4. Jumping Spider | Jumped to the walls in a crooked position (his right foot brushed down the right wall), causing him to fall. |
Sean Morris | Miami | Wildcard | 5. Half Pipe Attack | Grabbed the rope low, causing him to touch the water. |
Travis Rosen | Miami | 4th | Clear (13.50 seconds left) | |
Drew Drechsel | Miami | 1st | Clear (21.63 seconds left) | A minor stumble on the beginning of the Spider Wall part, but recovered. |
David Rodriguez | Miami | 2nd | 4. Jumping Spider | Didn't land his feet on the walls simultaneously. Broke down post-run at the interview. |
Brent Steffensen | Venice Beach | Wildcard | Clear (30.36 seconds left) | Pimp slot of Episode 20. |
Brian Kretsch | Venice Beach | 9th | 4. Jumping Spider | All cut. |
Michael Pericoloso | Baltimore | 14th | 4. Jumping Spider | All cut. |
Seth Caskey | Baltimore | 15th | 8. Final Climb | All cut. Timed out. |
John Walker | Miami | 14th | 4. Jumping Spider | All cut. |
Caleb Garnham | Denver | 13th | 4. Jumping Spider | All cut. |
Graham Watanabe | Denver | Wildcard | 6. Warped Wall | All cut. Timed out. |
Jason Williams | Denver | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | All cut. |
Johnathan Morin | Denver | Wildcard | 5. Half Pipe Attack | All cut. |
Rashad Richardson | Denver | Wildcard | 4. Jumping Spider | All cut. |
Stage Two[]
Original Airdate: September 9th, 2013 & September 16th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ ^Hang Slider
โก Double Salmon Ladder
โข Unstable Bridge
โฃ *Balance Tank
โค Metal Spin
โฅ Wall Lift
Time limit: 125 seconds.
^ - New Obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Course
* - Modified Obstacle (Compared to Previous American Ninja Warrior Seasons)
Results[]
Name | Region | Rank | Result | Notes |
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Christopher Romrell | Denver | 10th | 3. Unstable Bridge | Transition to the second plank. |
Jesse La Flair | Venice Beach | 7th | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Transition to the second ladder, accidentally swinging the bar off the rungs. |
Jamie Rahn | Baltimore | 8th | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Got to the second ladder in a crooked position, and shortly the bar diverged from the rungs, causing him to fail. |
Joe Moravsky | Baltimore | 2nd | Clear (17.70 seconds left) | First clear of the season. |
Travis Weinand | Baltimore | 12th | Clear (10.13 seconds left) | |
Paul Kasemir | Denver | 1st | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Transition to the seventh rung. |
Kyle Sinacori | Denver | 8th | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Digest. Transition to the second/third rung. |
Yev Kouchnir | Miami | 6th | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Digest. Transition to the top rung. |
William Brown | Miami | 3rd | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Digest. Just like Yev, also failing the transition to the top rung. |
Elet Hall | Baltimore | Wildcard | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Digest. In a similar fashion to Jesse, accidentally sliding the bar off the rungs while trying to transition to the second ladder. |
Lorin Ball | Denver | 11th | 3. Unstable Bridge | Digest. Transition to the second plank. |
Josh Cook | Denver | 2nd | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Transition to the second rung, and fell on the transition platform and to the water. |
Idoko Abuh | Miami | 10th | Clear (28.70 seconds left) | |
Casey Finley | Denver | 6th | Clear (41.36 seconds left) | Digest. Fastest Stage Two clear on this season. |
James McGrath | Venice Beach | 1st | Clear (35.66 seconds left) | Digest. |
Andres De La Rosa | Denver | 9th | 5. Metal Spin | He caught the rope, but his hands slid down, causing him to have a low grab and touch the water. |
Drew Drechsel | Miami | 1st | 3. Unstable Bridge | Transition to the second plank. |
Travis Rosen | Miami | 4th | Clear (05.17 seconds left) | Pimp slot of Episode 21. |
Noah Kaufman | Venice Beach | Wildcard | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Transition to the second ladder. |
Brian Arnold | Denver | 3rd | Clear (26.23 seconds left) | |
Brent Steffensen | Venice Beach | Wildcard | 2. Double Salmon Ladder | Transition to the seventh rung. |
Stage Three[]
Original Airdate: September 16th, 2013.
Obstacles[]
โ Roulette Cylinder
โก Doorknob Grasper
โข Floating Boards
โฃ Ultimate Cliffhanger
โค Bungee Rope Climb
โฅ Hang Climb
โฆ Spider Flip
โง Flying Bar
Results[]
Name | Region | Rank | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Travis Rosen | Miami | 4th | 3. Floating Boards | Transition to the second board. |
Travis Weinand | Baltimore | 12th | 2. Doorknob Grasper | Transition to the third doorknob. |
James McGrath | Venice Beach | 1st | 3. Floating Boards | Transition to the second board. |
Idoko Abuh | Miami | 10th | 1. Roulette Cylinder | Fell at the end of the track. |
Casey Finley | Denver | 6th | 1. Roulette Cylinder | Fell at the end of the track. |
Joe Moravsky | Baltimore | 2nd | 3. Floating Boards | Transition to the fourth board. |
Brian Arnold | Denver | 3rd | 4. Ultimate Cliffhanger | First Attempt. All Cut. External Information. Obstacle malfunctioned and a ledge broke off. As a result, Arnold was given a re-run. |
Brian Arnold | Denver | 3rd | 8. Flying Bar | Second Attempt. Fell at the fourth cradle. Second American to beat the Ultimate Cliffhanger. Last Man Standing. |
Stage Four[]
Obstacles[]
โ Rope Climb (77 feet)
Time limit: 30 seconds.
Results[]
Name | Region | Rank | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stage Not Attempted. |
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