Brian Burk is an aerospace engineering student from Pasadena, California. Burk is diagnosed with autism, which he faces struggle with in his everyday life.
He first competed in American Ninja Warrior 11.
American Ninja Warrior 11
Brian first walked onto the ANW course in Los Angeles at the age of 20. Despite having everyday struggles with his disability, he proved on the course that he is a serious and dedicated competitor, as he finished the entire course in qualifying, placing 9th overall. An ecstatic and joyous Brian surprised many at the end of his run doing the splits on top of the Warped Wall after hitting the buzzer.