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+ | {{Competitor|image = Lorin Ball Twitter Profile Picture.jpg|birth_date = September 22, 1985|age = 32|job = Freerunner}}'''Lorin Ball''' is a breakdancer who first competed in [[American Ninja Challenge|American Ninja Challenge 2]], but his video didn't make the top 6. |
In the first season of [[American Ninja Warrior]], his run was cut, but according to Ball himself, he failed the [[Pipe Slider]]. |
In the first season of [[American Ninja Warrior]], his run was cut, but according to Ball himself, he failed the [[Pipe Slider]]. |
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== [[American Ninja Warrior 5]] == |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 5]] == |
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| − | He returned in [[American Ninja Warrior 5]] in Denver clearing the qualifer in 6th place. In the Semi-Finals he failed the Floating Stairs but was good enough for 11th place. In Las Vegas, he clear the First Stage with the second fastest time behind [[Elet Hall]]. This time he cleared the [[Double Salmon Ladder]], but he failed on the [[Unstable Bridge]] in the Second Stage |
+ | He returned in [[American Ninja Warrior 5]] in Denver clearing the qualifer in 6th place. In the Semi-Finals he failed the Floating Stairs but was good enough for 11th place. In Las Vegas, he clear the First Stage with the second fastest time behind [[Elet Hall]]. This time he cleared the [[Double Salmon Ladder]], but he failed on the [[Unstable Bridge]] in the Second Stage. |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 6]] == |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 6]] == |
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| − | He returned in [[American Ninja Warrior 6]] and competed in Denver and blew through the course, he then ended up clearing with 1:04.27. In the Denver Finals course, he cleared the first 6 obstacles at a fast pace, however he had trouble on the [[Salmon Ladder]] and failed it again. In Las Vegas, he return as a wildcard. He cleared the First stage with 0:35.29 left on the clock making him clear stage one for the third straight year. On the Second Stage, however, Lorin struggled with the Rope Jungle |
+ | He returned in [[American Ninja Warrior 6]] and competed in Denver and blew through the course, he then ended up clearing with 1:04.27. In the Denver Finals course, he cleared the first 6 obstacles at a fast pace, however he had trouble on the [[Salmon Ladder]] and failed it again. In Las Vegas, he return as a wildcard. He cleared the First stage with 0:35.29 left on the clock making him clear stage one for the third straight year. Also, this was the second straight year he cleared with the second-fastest time behind Elet Hall. On the Second Stage, however, Lorin struggled with the Rope Jungle, despite seeing so many other competitors attempt it. It took him over a minute to complete it. Due to fatigue, his arms gave out on the [[Double Salmon Ladder]] causing him to fail. This is the third straight year that Lorin has failed the Second Stage. |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 7]] == |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 7]] == |
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| − | In [[American Ninja Warrior 7]], Lorin blew away Kansas City qualifiers in under a minute with the time of 58 seconds. Lorin than arrived at the finals and making it all the way to the Body Prop which took out a bunch of veterans including [[Brian Arnold]] an [[Isaac Caldiero]]. Lorin had a fast time that guaranteed himself a spot In Vegas. However, he suffered an injury before the First Stage took place, and he had to be replaced. |
+ | In [[American Ninja Warrior 7]], Lorin blew away Kansas City qualifiers in under a minute with the time of 58 seconds. Lorin than arrived at the finals and making it all the way to the Body Prop which took out a bunch of veterans including [[Brian Arnold]] an [[Isaac Caldiero]]. Lorin had a fast time that guaranteed himself a spot In Vegas. However, he suffered an injury before the First Stage took place, and he had to be replaced. His replacement was [[Michael Stanger]], who took 16th place during Kansas City finals. |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 8]] == |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 8]] == |
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| − | In [http://sasukepedia.wikia.com/wiki/American_Ninja_Warrior_8 American Ninja Warrior 8], Lorin competed in the Indianapolis region, where in Qualifiers he once again cleared with the fastest time of the night. |
+ | In [http://sasukepedia.wikia.com/wiki/American_Ninja_Warrior_8 American Ninja Warrior 8], Lorin competed in the Indianapolis region, where in Qualifiers he once again cleared with the fastest time of the night. However, things did not go as well for him in the city finals as he was quickly and shockingly eliminated by the [[Rolling Log]], and did not advance to Las Vegas. |
[[File:Lorin Ball at the Indianapolis Qualifier - American Ninja Warrior 2016|thumb|330x330px]] |
[[File:Lorin Ball at the Indianapolis Qualifier - American Ninja Warrior 2016|thumb|330x330px]] |
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In [[American Ninja Warrior 9]], Lorin competed in the Denver Qualifying and once again finished the qualifying course with the fastest time. Unlike previous seasons, Lorin managed to defeat the [[Salmon Ladder]] as well as [[The Wedge]] that took out the majority of the competitors that night. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to defeat the new obstacle, [[Ninjago Roll]]. He still finished second overall and punched his ticket to Vegas. |
In [[American Ninja Warrior 9]], Lorin competed in the Denver Qualifying and once again finished the qualifying course with the fastest time. Unlike previous seasons, Lorin managed to defeat the [[Salmon Ladder]] as well as [[The Wedge]] that took out the majority of the competitors that night. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to defeat the new obstacle, [[Ninjago Roll]]. He still finished second overall and punched his ticket to Vegas. |
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| − | In the National Finals, Lorin cleared the first two obstacles with finese. On the [[Double Dipper]], however, Lorin had issues on how to grip the bar. He decided to use the cross-grip technique but that backfired as he lost his grip right after the transition to the second bar. |
+ | In the National Finals, Lorin cleared the first two obstacles with finese. On the [[Double Dipper]], however, Lorin had issues on how to grip the bar. He decided to use the cross-grip technique but that backfired as he lost his grip right after the transition to the second bar, making his first time failing at Stage 1. |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 10]] == |
== [[American Ninja Warrior 10]] == |
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| − | Lorin returned for his tenth season, this time in Indianapolis again. His run was all cut, but his season shockingly ended on [[Cannonball Drop]], marking the first time he failed a qualifying course since season 1. |
+ | Lorin returned for his tenth season, this time in Indianapolis again. His run was all cut, but his season shockingly ended on [[Cannonball Drop]], marking the first time he failed a qualifying course since season 1. |
| − | It was later revealed on YouTube that he got |
+ | It was later revealed on YouTube that he got disqualified when he tapped the truss at the end. As such, Ball had attempted the [[Wheel Flip]], but was ordered to drop because the truss counted as a disqualification. |
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| + | == [[American Ninja Warrior 11]] == |
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| + | After an unexpected early exit last season, Ball competed in Tacoma where he cleared the course with the 4th fastest time. Though he later failed the [[Floating Monkey Bars]] in the city finals, he guaranteed a return trip to Las Vegas by placing 4th again. In the national finals, Ball cleared Stage 1 for the first time since season 6 with 4.73 seconds left. In stage 2, he looked great in stage 2 even though he had to get another swing on the rope on the [[Giant Walk the Plank]] but he failed on [[Swing Surfer]] when he failed to grab the ledges on the wall and slid down until he couldn't grab a single one. |
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+ | |Lost grip on second bar. First time fell at Stage One. |
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| + | == Trivia. == |
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| + | * Lorin has always cleared the First Stage with over thirty seconds left. That is, until he cleared Stage One on [[American Ninja Warrior 11]] with only 4.73 seconds left. |
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| + | * Lorin has the record for the most seasons in a row with the fastest time in a regional qualifier with four. |
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| + | * Lorin is one of only four competitors to have competed on every season of American Ninja Warrior, with the others being [[David Campbell]], [[Brian Kretsch]], and [[Ryan Stratis]]. |
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Revision as of 02:07, 4 May 2020
Lorin Ball is a breakdancer who first competed in American Ninja Challenge 2, but his video didn't make the top 6.
In the first season of American Ninja Warrior, his run was cut, but according to Ball himself, he failed the Pipe Slider.
Ball then competed in American Ninja Warrior 2. His run was digested, but it shown that he blazed through the course and placed 26th overall in the qualifier, moving on to the semi-finals. But in the semi-finals, he was one of many competitors to fall on the Salmon Ladder, as he was shot forward by the trampoline leading up to the obstacle and fell into the water, humorously swearing upon being vaulted. He did not advance to Boot Camp, barely missing out by placing 16th overall.
He returned in American Ninja Warrior 3 and he finished the qualifier in 1:36, but his time was not enough to make the Top 30.
American Ninja Warrior 4
Lorin then competed in American Ninja Warrior 4 and he went much faster than last time, clearing the qualifier in just over one minute which was good enough for 5th place. In the Semi-Finals, Ball got revenge on the Salmon Ladder that took him out two competitions ago and he finished the course, earning him a spot in Las Vegas. In Vegas, Ball managed to clear the First Stage with the second fastest time only behind Derek Nakamoto, but in Stage 2, Ball failed on the Double Salmon Ladder ending his run early.
American Ninja Warrior 5
He returned in American Ninja Warrior 5 in Denver clearing the qualifer in 6th place. In the Semi-Finals he failed the Floating Stairs but was good enough for 11th place. In Las Vegas, he clear the First Stage with the second fastest time behind Elet Hall. This time he cleared the Double Salmon Ladder, but he failed on the Unstable Bridge in the Second Stage.
American Ninja Warrior 6
He returned in American Ninja Warrior 6 and competed in Denver and blew through the course, he then ended up clearing with 1:04.27. In the Denver Finals course, he cleared the first 6 obstacles at a fast pace, however he had trouble on the Salmon Ladder and failed it again. In Las Vegas, he return as a wildcard. He cleared the First stage with 0:35.29 left on the clock making him clear stage one for the third straight year. Also, this was the second straight year he cleared with the second-fastest time behind Elet Hall. On the Second Stage, however, Lorin struggled with the Rope Jungle, despite seeing so many other competitors attempt it. It took him over a minute to complete it. Due to fatigue, his arms gave out on the Double Salmon Ladder causing him to fail. This is the third straight year that Lorin has failed the Second Stage.
American Ninja Warrior 7
In American Ninja Warrior 7, Lorin blew away Kansas City qualifiers in under a minute with the time of 58 seconds. Lorin than arrived at the finals and making it all the way to the Body Prop which took out a bunch of veterans including Brian Arnold an Isaac Caldiero. Lorin had a fast time that guaranteed himself a spot In Vegas. However, he suffered an injury before the First Stage took place, and he had to be replaced. His replacement was Michael Stanger, who took 16th place during Kansas City finals.
American Ninja Warrior 8
In American Ninja Warrior 8, Lorin competed in the Indianapolis region, where in Qualifiers he once again cleared with the fastest time of the night. However, things did not go as well for him in the city finals as he was quickly and shockingly eliminated by the Rolling Log, and did not advance to Las Vegas.
Lorin Ball at the Indianapolis Qualifier - American Ninja Warrior 2016
American Ninja Warrior 9
In American Ninja Warrior 9, Lorin competed in the Denver Qualifying and once again finished the qualifying course with the fastest time. Unlike previous seasons, Lorin managed to defeat the Salmon Ladder as well as The Wedge that took out the majority of the competitors that night. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to defeat the new obstacle, Ninjago Roll. He still finished second overall and punched his ticket to Vegas.
In the National Finals, Lorin cleared the first two obstacles with finese. On the Double Dipper, however, Lorin had issues on how to grip the bar. He decided to use the cross-grip technique but that backfired as he lost his grip right after the transition to the second bar, making his first time failing at Stage 1.
American Ninja Warrior 10
Lorin returned for his tenth season, this time in Indianapolis again. His run was all cut, but his season shockingly ended on Cannonball Drop, marking the first time he failed a qualifying course since season 1.
It was later revealed on YouTube that he got disqualified when he tapped the truss at the end. As such, Ball had attempted the Wheel Flip, but was ordered to drop because the truss counted as a disqualification.
American Ninja Warrior 11
After an unexpected early exit last season, Ball competed in Tacoma where he cleared the course with the 4th fastest time. Though he later failed the Floating Monkey Bars in the city finals, he guaranteed a return trip to Las Vegas by placing 4th again. In the national finals, Ball cleared Stage 1 for the first time since season 6 with 4.73 seconds left. In stage 2, he looked great in stage 2 even though he had to get another swing on the rope on the Giant Walk the Plank but he failed on Swing Surfer when he failed to grab the ledges on the wall and slid down until he couldn't grab a single one.
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Result | Notes |
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| 4 | 49 | Failed Double Salmon Ladder (Second Stage) | |
| 5 | 25 | Failed Unstable Bridge (Second Stage) | |
| 6 | 28 | Failed Double Salmon Ladder (Second Stage) | Competed as Wild Card |
| 9 | 38 | Failed Double Dipper (First Stage) | Lost grip on second bar. First time fell at Stage One. |
| 11 | Failed Swing Surfer (Second Stage) |
Trivia.
- Lorin has always cleared the First Stage with over thirty seconds left. That is, until he cleared Stage One on American Ninja Warrior 11 with only 4.73 seconds left.
- Lorin has the record for the most seasons in a row with the fastest time in a regional qualifier with four.
- Lorin is one of only four competitors to have competed on every season of American Ninja Warrior, with the others being David Campbell, Brian Kretsch, and Ryan Stratis.