Rib Run is an obstacle first introduced as the fourth obstacle in the first episode of qualifiers on American Ninja Warrior 12.
The concept of this obstacle was similar to the Quintuple Steps or Rokudantobi, where competitors must run across five steps to reach the landing platform. However, each of the steps for the Rib Run was rounded and attached to a pendulum similar to the one used on Swing Surfer that would swing perpendicular to the competitor. On this obstacle, the left side of the obstacle featured two steps, while the right side featured three steps.
On the first episode of the qualifiers, the obstacle was proven to be slightly easy, as it only eliminated four competitors: Robert Moffitt, John Huie, Sloane Cameron, and Dave Cavanagh. Coincidentally, the former two competitors were part of Allyssa Beird's team, while the latter two were part of Cavanaghโs team.
During the second night of qualifiers, once again four Ninjas fell on this obstacle: Christi Marie, Zane Paksi, Holly Cavazos and Taylor Amann.
Other Appearances[]
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
In Ninja Warrior Germany 6, the Rib Run (Rippen-Lauf) appeared as the first obstacle in the Semi-finals. Unlike American Ninja Warrior 12, the arrangement of the steps was opposite, with three steps being on the left side of the obstacle, while the right side featured two steps. It was somewhat difficult, because out of ninety-three attempts, it took out nine attempts.
Ninja Warrior France[]
Les 5 Crochets (literally The Five Hooks), Ninja Warrior France's official name for the Rib Run, would appear in Ninja Warrior France 6 as the third obstacle of the Semifinals, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior 12 and was not that difficult as only one ninja failed it.
Ninja Israel[]
In Ninja Warrior Israel 5, the Rib Run, locally called ืืฉืจ ืืคืืืฉืื (literally Hammer Bridge) appeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 1, Heat 5 and Heat 6, which was very similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior Germany 6. Only three competitors failed on it.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the NBC/RTL/Keshet 12 broadcast and external information found.
American Ninja Warrior[]
ANW | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
ANW12 (QF EP 1) | 18 | 22 | 81.82% |
ANW12 (QF EP 2) | 19 | 23 | 82.61% |
Total | 37 | 45 | 82.22% |
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
NWG | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
NWG6 | 84 | 93 | 90.32% |
Total | 84 | 93 | 90.32% |
Ninja Israel[]
NWI | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
NWI5 (Heat 1) | 4 | 5 | 80% |
NWI5 (Heat 5) | 8 | 10 | 80% |
NWI5 (Heat 6) | 5 | 5 | 100% |
Total | 17 | 20 | 85% |