Drew Drechsel (or Double D) is an American who made it to SASUKE 27 through via tryouts in American Ninja Warrior 3. While in Japan, he made good time through the first half of Stage 1. Then on the Half-Pipe Attack, he landed on the log and tore his ACL and MCL. He attempted to get up the Soritatsu Kabe, but he couldn't put pressure on his leg without causing himself serious pain and was forced to withdraw from the competition for his own health.
Drechsel had to wait 3 months for his leg to heal before surgery, then he seeked out a physical therapist named Joyce Shahboz and thanks to several therapies his knee was healed up and Drew was even better than ever.
In American Ninja Warrior 4 Drew returned stronger and finished the Southeast Qualifier in 2nd place behind David Rodriguez. In the regional finals Drew managed to finish the course and managed to earn a spot in the top 15. In the Vegas Finals, Drew did some showboating on the First Stage and avenged his defeat on the Half-Pipe Attack to beat the First Stage, but he misjudged his dismount on Unstable Bridge and spun backwards into the water. Drew works at Magic Imports of Gainesville, and runs a gym in Gainesville.
He came back in American Ninja Warrior 5 and completed the course with the fastest time, defeating David Rodriguez in front of his family and friends. He did it again in the Miami Finals. In the Las Vegas finals, Drew blew through the first stage, but in the second stage, history repeated itself as he failed the Unstable Bridge, when he failed the transition to the second bridge after his right hand didn't position properly.
He will compete in sasuke 30.
Results
| SASUKE | # | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 54 | Withdrew, Soritatsu Kabe (First Stage) | All Cut. Withdrew do to injuring his knee on the Half-pipe Attack. |
| ANW4 | 92 | Failed Unstable Bridge (Second Stage) | Dismount. |
| ANW5 | 83 | Failed Unstable Bridge (Second Stage) | Transition to second plank. |