Ninja Warrior Germany: Four Nations Special 3 was the third installment of Ninja Warrior Germany's international special post-season tournament, which was premiered on November 20th, 2022 (two days after Ninja Warrior Germany 7's season finale) at RTL, over three years after the previous special, Ninja Warrior Germany: Four Nations Special 2.
Competitors[]
Just as the two previous international specials, this international special featured four teams in total. However, unlike in the two previous specials, each team consisted of seven competitors in total, with five male athletes and two female athletes. Aside from that, each team also had a Team Captain, i.e. the competitor who is considered as either the most skillful athlete of team, or the athlete with the best leadership skills.
This time, due to the change of the team roster structure and due to the impressive results of the rising competitors of Ninja Warrior Germany 7, only three of the six competitors who were selected to participate in the previous special also competed in this Four Nations Special. Those three were René Casselly, who was selected as the Team Captain, Sladjan Djulabic and Arleen Schüßler. On the other hand, Lukas Kilian, Marvin Mitterhuber, Stefanie Edelmann (who also made her first international Ninja Warrior/SASUKE tournament appearance since American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World 6) and of course, the Last Man Standing of Ninja Warrior Germany 7, Max Görner made their international Ninja Warrior Germany tournament debut. However, the runner up of Ninja Warrior Germany 7 and the first ever Total Victory achiever of Ninja Warrior Germany, Moritz Hans, did not participate in this special, due to personal reasons.
| Team Germany | Team USA |
|---|---|
*René Casselly (Captain)  |
*Austin Gray (Captain) |
*Lukas Kilian  |
*R.J. Roman |
*Marvin Mitterhuber  |
*Lance Pekus |
*Sladjan Djulabic  |
*Chris DiGangi |
*Max Görner  |
*Jay Lewis |
*Arleen Schüßler  |
*Jesse Labreck |
*Stefanie Edelmann  |
*Barclay Stockett |
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| Team Australia | Team Israel |
|---|---|
| *Zak Stolz (Captain) | *Yogev Malka (Captain) |
| *Ben Polson | *Gil Marantz |
| *Fred Dorrington | *Ishay Halfon |
| *Bryson Klein | *Shlomo Vaitzman |
| *Jake Baker | *Eshed Atzmon |
| *Olivia Vivian | *Tom Shaked |
| *Judith Carroll | *Sapir Cohen Carmi |
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Competition Format[]
The competition worked as follows:
- Stage 1
- There were 3 rounds in this stage. Each round consisted of 4 competitors (1 competitor from each team).
- In each round, the competitor who completed the course (or made it the furthest) in the fastest time would receive 3 points for his/her team, with 2 point for the second fastest time, 1 point for the third fastest time, and 0 points for the slowest time.
- Competitors would receive the opportunity to attempt to complete the Mega Wall to receive a time credit. If a competitor cleared the Mega Wall on their first attempt, that said competitor would earn a 30 seconds time reduction.
- Stage 2
- There were 4 rounds in this stage. Each round consisted of 4 competitors (1 competitor from each team).
- In each round, the competitor who completed the course (or made it the furthest) in the fastest time would receive 3 points for his/her team, with 2 point for the second fastest time, 1 point for the third fastest time, and 0 points for the slowest time.
- The points from each heat would be accumulated, and the team who got the lowest points would be eliminated from the competition.
- Stage 3
- There were 3 rounds in this stage. Each round consisted of 3 competitors (1 competitor from each team).
- In each round, the competitor who completed the course (or made the furthest) in the fastest time would receive 3 points for his team, with 2 points for the second fastest time, and 1 point for the slowest time.
- The points from each heat would be accumulated, and the team who got the lowest points would be eliminated from the competition.
- The points would be reset to zero before the commencement of Final Stage.
- Final Stage
- The Final Stage consisted of three obstacles, Chimney Climb, Salmon Ladder, which consisted of 20 rungs in total, and Rope Climb, with 2 competitors (1 competitor from each team).
- The competitor who reached the top of the tower in the fastest time, or made it further, would earn the tournament championship for his respective team.
Stage 1[]
Obstacles[]
① Burn Rubber + Ring (Reifenwechsel mit Ring)
② Lunatic Ledges (Schwung-Bretter)
③ Triple Jump to Wingnuts (Dreisprung zu Schwing-Flügel)
④ Spin Bridge (Chaos-Bälle)
⑤ Swing Arm|UFO Version + Rope (Schwungarm)
⑥ Salmon Ladder (Himmelsleiter)
⑦ Weight for It (Seilzug)
⑧ Warped Wall / Mega Wall (Die Wand|Height: 4.25 meters / Die Mega-Wand|Height: 5.50 meters)
Obstacle Name - Denotes New Obstacle (In Ninja Warrior Germany: Four Nations Special)
Obstacle Name - Denotes Modified Obstacle (Compared to a previous season)
Results[]
| Team | Name | Result | Notes | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | ||||
| Team Germany | Max Görner | Clear (01:24.43) | 3 points | |
| Team USA | Lance Pekus | 7. Weight for It (01:18.86) |
Failed the transition to the third bar. | 1 point |
| Team Israel | Ishay Halfon | 2. Lunatic Ledges (00:17.33) |
Failed the dismount to the landing platform. | 0 points |
| Team Australia | Bryson Klein | Clear (01:46.24) | Attempted the Mega Wall, but failed to complete it on his first attempt. | 2 points |
| Round 2 | ||||
| Team Germany | Stefanie Edelmann | 7. Weight for It (02:02.52) |
Failed the transition to the fourth bar. | 2 points |
| Team USA | Barclay Stockett | 7. Weight for It (01:55.27) |
Failed the transition to the fourth bar. | 3 points |
| Team Israel | Tom Shaked | 5. Swing Arm to Ring (01:53.98) |
Failed the transition to the ring. | 1 point |
| Team Australia | Judith Carroll | 2. Lunatic Ledges (00:12.14) |
Failed the transition to the second board. | 0 points |
| Round 3 | ||||
| Team Germany | René Casselly | Clear (00:50.80) | First and only competitor to complete the Mega Wall this special. Completed the Mega Wall and received the time credit of 30 seconds. Actual time is 01:20.80. |
3 points |
| Team USA | R.J. Roman | Clear (01:15.48) | Attempted the Mega Wall, but failed to complete it on his first attempt. | 2 points |
| Team Israel | Shlomo Vaitzman | Clear (03:57.16) | Attempted the Mega Wall, but failed to complete it on his first attempt. | 0 points |
| Team Australia | Ben Polson | Clear (01:24.88) | Attempted the Mega Wall, but failed to complete it on his first attempt. | 1 point |
Standings After Stage 1[]
| Place | Team | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Team Germany | 8 points |
| 2nd | Team USA | 6 points |
| 3rd | Team Australia | 3 points |
| 4th | Team Israel | 1 point |
Stage 2[]
Obstacles[]
① Hazard Cones (Chaos-Kegel)
② Corkscrew (Korkenzieher)
③ Flying Bar (Stangen-Flug)
④ Déjà Vu (Doppel-Trapez)
⑤ Pole Grasper (Hangel-Mikado)
⑥ Spider Trap (Kamin mit Klappen)
Obstacle Name - Denotes New Obstacle (In Ninja Warrior Germany: Four Nations Special)
Obstacle Name - Denotes Modified Obstacle (Compared to a previous season)
Results[]
| Team | Name | Result | Notes | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | ||||
| Team Israel | Yogev Malka | 5. Pole Grasper (02:09.21) |
2 points | |
| Team Australia | Jake Baker | 4. Déjà Vu (00:45.92) |
Failed the transition to the first trapeze. | 1 point |
| Team USA | Austin Gray | 1. Hazard Cones (00:02.53) |
Jumped off from the second to last cone and missed the ring. | 0 points |
| Team Germany | Lukas Kilian | Clear (02:54.66) | 3 points | |
| Round 2 | ||||
| Team Israel | Sapir Cohen Carmi | 2. Corkscrew (00:25.44) |
Failed to hold onto the second wheel. | 0 points |
| Team Australia | Olivia Vivian | 5. Pole Grasper (03:20.45) |
3 points | |
| Team USA | Jesse Labreck | 4. Déjà Vu (01:35.96) |
Failed the transition to the third set of cradles. | 1 point |
| Team Germany | Arleen Schüßler | 4. Déjà Vu (02:09.65) |
Fell at the second set of cradles. | 2 points |
| Round 3 | ||||
| Team Israel | Eshed Atzmon | 5. Pole Grasper (05:23.25) |
0 points | |
| Team Australia | Zak Stolz | Clear (02:24.80) | 2 points | |
| Team USA | Chris DiGangi | Clear (04:08.25) | 1 point | |
| Team Germany | Marvin Mitterhuber | Clear (02:23.08) | 3 points | |
| Round 4 | ||||
| Team Israel | Gil Marantz | 5. Pole Grasper (02:03.74) |
2 points | |
| Team Australia | Fred Dorrington | 4. Déjà Vu (01:23.59) |
Failed the transition to the landing platfom. | 0 points |
| Team USA | Jay Lewis | Clear (01:53.27) | 3 points | |
| Team Germany | Sladjan Djulabic | 5. Pole Grasper (02:20.19) |
1 point | |
Standings After Stage 2[]
| Place | Team | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Team Germany | 17 points |
| 2nd | Team USA | 11 points |
| 3rd | Team Australia | 9 points |
| 4th | Team Israel | 5 points |
| Eliminated from the Competition: Team Israel |
Stage 3[]
Obstacles[]
① Sonic Curve (Steilkurve)
② Baton Pass (Hangel-Stäbe 3.0)
③ Up for Grabs (Sprungstange 3.0)
④ Time Bomb (Kugel-Haken)
⑤ Cliffhanger 3.0 (Finger-Leisten 3.0)
⑥ Leaps of Faith (Flug-Weg)
Obstacle Name - Denotes New Obstacle (In Ninja Warrior Germany: Four Nations Special)
Obstacle Name - Denotes Modified Obstacle (Compared to a previous season)
Results[]
| Team | Name | Result | Notes | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | ||||
| Team Australia | Bryson Klein | 6. Leaps of Faith (04:58.97) |
Failed the transition to the fourth set of handholds. | 1 point |
| Team USA | R.J. Roman | Clear (02:XX.XX) | Digest. On the Up for Grabs, his impact on the transition to the first stationary bar caused the first moveable bar to fall off, so he had to make a far laché from the first stationary bar to the second stationary bar. |
3 points |
| Team Germany | Max Görner | Clear | Digest. Cleared the course slower than R.J. Roman. |
2 points |
| Round 2 | ||||
| Team Australia | Ben Polson | 6. Leaps of Faith (03:40.05) |
Failed the transition to the second set of handholds. | 2 points |
| Team USA | Jay Lewis | Clear (02:23.31) | On the Up for Grabs, his impact on the transition to the first stationary bar caused the first moveable bar to fall off, so he had to make a far laché from the first stationary bar to the second stationary bar. | 3 points |
| Team Germany | Marvin Mitterhuber | 3. Up for Grabs | Digest. Failed the transition to the second cradle. |
1 point |
| Round 3 | ||||
| Team Australia | Zak Stolz | 3. Up for Grabs | Digest. Failed the transition to the first cradle. |
1 point |
| Team USA | Austin Gray | 3. Up for Grabs | Digest. Failed the transition to the second cradle. Reached this point sooner than Lukas Kilian. |
3 points |
| Team Germany | Lukas Kilian | 3. Up for Grabs | Digest. On the Up for Grabs, his impact on the transition to the first stationary bar caused the first moveable bar to fall off, so he had to make a far laché from the first stationary bar to the second stationary bar. Failed the transition to the second cradle. Reached this point later than Austin Gray. |
2 points |
Standings After Stage 3[]
| Place | Team | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Team Germany | 22 points |
| 2nd | Team USA | 20 points |
| 3rd | Team Australia | 13 points |
| Eliminated from the Competition: Team Australia |
Final Stage (Mount Midoriyama)[]
Obstacles[]
① Chimney Climb (Kamin|Height: 7 meters)
② Salmon Ladder (Himmelsleiter|Height: 6 meters) (20 Rungs)
③ Rope Climb (Seil|Height: 12 meters)
Stage Height: 25 meters
Total Tower Height: 32 meters
Obstacle Name - Denotes Modified Obstacle (Compared to a previous season)
Results[]
| Team | Name | Result | Notes | Winning Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Germany | Sladjan Djulabic | 2. Salmon Ladder (00:20.53) |
Failed the transition from the 19th to the 20th rung. Derailed the bar. |
Team USA |
| Team USA | Clear |
| Ninja Warrior Germany: 4 Nations Special 3 Champion: Team USA |
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