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ANW13 Pretzel Twist

American Ninja Warrior 13's Pretzel Twist

Pretzel twist locking mechanism

Close inspection of the locking mechanism of Pretzel Twist

The Pretzel Twist is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the fifth obstacle during the third episode of qualifiers on American Ninja Warrior 13.

The obstacle consists of three bars with pretzel-shaped handles on them, each at different angles. Initially, competitors must rotate the first handle to the left in order to unlock the bar, allowing it to swing back and forth. Then they must allow the bar to be locked into place by building up swing and momentum. Next, they have to reach across to grab another handle, and get the ring off the hook, once again building up swing to lock it in. Finally, just like the first part, they must unlock the third handle and swing to the landing platform.

This obstacle was proven to be difficult, as a total of 17 competitors failed on it in the third episode of qualifiers. Notable competitors that failed it in that episode included Charity LeBlanc, Alyssa Varsalona, Devin Harrelson, Todd Bourgeois, Glenn Davis, DeShawn Harris, Josiah Singleton, Brad Giles, Nico Gentry, Tony Miles, Ben Whitlow, and K.C. Boutiette. However, since 29 competitors attempted it, everyone that made it to the obstacle automatically advanced to the semifinals.

In the fourth episode of qualifiers, a total of 19 competitors failed the obstacle, including Brian Kretsch, Allyssa Beird, Abby Clark, Austin Gray, Judas Licciardello, Casey Rothschild, Addy Herman, Rachel Degutz, Mike Wright, Chad Flexington, Luciano Acuna Jr., Anthony Eardley, Logan Kreglow, Paul Fisher, John Uga, Quinn Nguyen, and Adam Nasser. This time, since more competitors attempted the obstacle, it became the cut-off for not only the regular top 30, but also the womens' top 5. Additionally, a total of six female competitors attempted the obstacle, with Meagan Martin being the only one to finish the obstacle.

Other Appearances[]

Ninja Warrior France[]

Nwfr7 pretzel twist

Ninja Warrior France 7's Pretzel Twist

On Ninja Warrior France 7, Pretzel Twist (Les Bretzels Suspendus, literally Hanging Pretzels) appeared as the fourth obstacle in Qualification 1 and 2. It was paired with Padlock and Wall to Wall respectively as part of Route B of the Crossroads. The first pretzel was placed offset to the left of the second and third.

Ninja Israel[]

NWIR5 - Heat 1 - Pretzel Twist

Ninja Israel 5's Pretzel Twist

On Ninja Warrior Israel 5, the Pretzel Twist (חוכמת הבייגלה, literally The Wisdom of the Pretzel) appeared as the sixth obstacle in Heat 1, Heat 5 and Heat 6 and receiving major modifications compared to the version in American Ninja Warrior 13:

  • The first two handles were swapped,
  • The first handle was fixed, and it now only spun around its axis,
  • The other handles didn't need to be locked into place.

Competitors' Success Rate[]

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

American Ninja Warrior[]

ANW Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW13 (QF EP 3) 12 29 41.38%
ANW13 (QF EP 4) 13 32 40.63%
Total 25 61 40.98%

Ninja Israel[]

NWI Clears Attempts Percentage
NWI5 (Heat 1) 2 2 100%
NWI5 (Heat 5) 2 5 40%
NWI5 (Heat 6) 1 3 33.33%
Total 5 10 50%
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