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ANW12 Clockwork

American Ninja Warrior 12's Clockwork

Clockwork is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the third obstacle during the first episode of the semifinals on American Ninja Warrior 12.

Competitors must swing on three bars; each was attached to a sprocket placed around 6-7 feet (1.83-2.13 meters) apart. However, the bars were connected together, meaning swinging one sprocket moved them all simultaneously, making each transition difficult and requiring the competitors to time their release from the previous bar to the next bar.

The obstacle took out only two competitors in the first semifinal episode, both were notable competitors: Allyssa Beird and Jonathan Horton. In the second semifinal episode, the obstacle took out four competitors: Tiana Webberley, Ben Melick, Taylor Johnson, and Jessica Helmer.

Other Season Appearances[]

American Ninja Warrior 14[]

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American Ninja Warrior 14's Clockwork

Clockwork returned as the third obstacle during the second and third episode of semifinals on American Ninja Warrior 14, unmodified from its first appearance.

During the second episode of semifinals, it took out seven competitors, including Lilah Nathison, Verdale Benson, Tyler Kurtzhals, David Funk, Luke Mizel, and once again, Tiana Webberley.

During the third episode of semifinals, it proved to be even more destructive, as it took out nine competitors, the second most in that episode. This included Elizabeth Leslie, Andrew Stoinski, Tieg Scott, Roo Yori, Ethan Gardulski, Jon Klippenstein, Lindsay Eskildsen (who was disqualified for jumping back to the starting platform), and most shockingly, Jesse Labreck, ending her season without a trip to the national finals for the first time ever. Only two women competitors (Megan Rowe and Karen Potts) completed the obstacle, making it the cut off for the women's top 3, in which Maggie Owen advanced to the national finals in the 3rd and final spot.

Other Appearances[]

Australian Ninja Warrior[]

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Australian Ninja Warrior 5's Clockwork

On Australian Ninja Warrior 5, the Clockwork appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 1 and Heat 3. The obstacle was paired with the Ring Chaser as part of the Crossroads' Path B. The obstacle featured a rope in front of the first bar.

Ninja Warrior UK[]

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Ninja Warrior UK 6's Clockwork

On Ninja Warrior UK 6, the Clockwork appeared as the eighth obstacle of the Stage One for the male category. However, none of the bars were attached to each other, leaving no interaction between the bars, making the obstacle easier.

Ninja Warrior France[]

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Ninja Warrior France 6's Clockwork

Les Engrenages (literally The Gears), Ninja Warrior France's official name for the Clockwork would appear as the fourth obstacle of Qualification 1 of Ninja Warrior France 6, which was very similar to the one used in Australian Ninja Warrior 5 (since the obstacle featured a rope in front of the first bar). It is paired with the Curved Body Prop as part of Route A of the Crossroads. The obstacle would feature a resting bar right at the end of the obstacle that competitors can hold onto when they dismount to the platform.

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Ninja Warrior France 7's Clockwork

Clockwork returned in Ninja Warrior France 7, serving as the fourth obstacle of the timed section of Stage Two. A rope was added at the start of obstacle. Yet more importantly, the three cogwheels were no longer connected, making the obstacle much easier.

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Ninja Warrior France 8's Clockwork

In Ninja Warrior France 8, Clockwork appeared as the fourth obstacle of Qualifications 4. It was paired against the Rolling Log as part of Route B of the Split Decision. There were two cogwheels present, and were once again disconnected. A rope and a lache bar was placed before the first wheel.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Ninja Warrior Germany 6's Clockwork

On Ninja Warrior Germany 6, Clockwork (Uhrwerk) appeared as fifth obstacle of Preliminary Round 3. A rope was present at the start while a lache bar was present at the end of the obstacle.

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Ninja Warrior Germany 8's Clockwork

On Ninja Warrior Germany 8, Clockwork appeared as the fifth obstacle of Preliminary Round 1. The starting rope was replaced by a hanging pole. Most importantly, the gears were connected, and would move in unison at last.

Ninja Israel[]

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Ninja Israel 4's Clockwork

ื’ืœื’ืœื™ ื”ืฉื™ื ื™ื™ื (literally The Gears), Ninja Israel's official name for the Clockwork, appeared on Ninja Warrior Israel 4 as the fifth obstacle in Heat 13, which was very similar to the one used in Australian Ninja Warrior 5 (since the obstacle featured a rope in front of the first bar). Unlike American Ninja Warrior, the obstacle was very brutal, as it eliminated 8 out of 11 competitors who attempted it.

Competitors' Success Rate[]

  • All results based on the NBC/Keshet 12 broadcast and external information found.

American Ninja Warrior[]

ANW Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW12 (SF EP 1) 26 28 92.86%
ANW12 (SF EP 2) 26 30 86.67%
ANW14 (SF EP 2) 28 35 80%
ANW14 (SF EP 3) 25 34 73.53%
Total 105 127 82.67%

Ninja Israel[]

NWI Clears Attempts Percentage
NWI4 3 11 27.27%
Total 3 11 27.27%
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