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TNW Sonic Swing

Team Ninja Warrior's Sonic Swing

The Sonic Swing is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the first obstacle on every season of Team Ninja Warrior (including American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja).

Competitors have to run full speed across four angled steps (which increase in height), arranged in a straight line, and then grab the rope to swing to the platform (in a similar fashion with the Sonic Curve, except the steps were not positioned in a curve). Then, they must grab another rope to swing to the next platform to advance.

Since Team Ninja Warrior is a competition where competitors compete each other in a side-to-side course, several competitors made a mental mistake by grabbing the rope too low and having not enough momentum to swing to the platform.

On American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja, with modifications all throughout the course, during the individual races (the first 3 heats), competitors would run in a longer distance, having to run the runway before attempting the obstacle. However, during the relay races (the last 2 heats), the first competitor from each team would start in the same distance as the previous Team Ninja Warrior seasons.

A supersized version of this obstacle, named Striding Steps, initially debuted as a Skills Competition event on American Ninja Warrior: All Stars Special 2, and then later appeared on American Ninja Warrior 13 as the first obstacle of Stage Two.

Other Appearances[]

American Ninja Warrior Junior[]

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American Ninja Warrior Junior 1's Sonic Swing

The Sonic Swing appeared as the first obstacle in the 9-10 and 11-12 age groups for American Ninja Warrior Junior. The obstacle was relatively easy, as only two competitors failed it: Luke Milman and Peyton Sherrill. However, a handful of competitors failed to get enough momentum on the ropes and had to make multiple swings to make it from platform to platform. Some competitors spent less time on the obstacle by not using the ropes at all, opting to push them away as they jumped from platform to platform.

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

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Ninja Warrior Poland 2's Sonic Swing

On Ninja Warrior Poland 2, the Sonic Swing, locally called Lot Tarzana (literally Tarzan's Flight) appeared as the first obstacle in the Semifinals and Finals' Stage Two. Unlike American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja, the obstacle consisted of only one rope and a landing platform that ended the obstacle. Also, the steps were round instead of square. In the semifinals, the obstacle knocked out six competitors, while on the Finals’ Stage Two it didn’t knock out anyone.

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Ninja Warrior Poland 3's Sonic Swing

Then, on Ninja Warrior Poland 3, the Sonic Swing reappeared as the first obstacle in the Semi-finals and Finals' Stage Two. This time, during the semifinals it took out nine competitors, but on the Finals’ Stage Two, it didn’t knock out anyone once again.

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Ninja Warrior Poland 4's Sonic Swing to Giant Cycle

Later, on Ninja Warrior Poland 4, the Sonic Swing appeared as the first obstacle during the Heats which was same as the one used in two previous seasons. The Sonic Swing later combined with the Giant Cycle, locally called Diabelski Młyn (literally Ferris Wheel) as the first obstacle in the Finals' Stage One.

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Ninja Warrior Poland 5's Sonic Swing with trapeze

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Ninja Warrior Poland 5's Sonic Swing to Cargo Crossing

On Ninja Warrior Poland 5, a slightly modified version of Sonic Swing, locally called Lot Tarzana na Trapezie (literally Tarzan's Flight to Trapeze) appeared as the first obstacle during the Heats. As the local name implies, competitors must grab a trapeze as a medium to reach the landing platform. The Sonic Swing was later combined with the Cargo Crossing as the first obstacle in the Finals' Stage One.

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Ninja Warrior Poland 8's modified Sonic Swing (Bieg Parkourowca)

On Ninja Warrior Poland 8, another modified version of the Sonic Swing, locally called Bieg Parkourowca (literally Parkour Run), appeared as the first obstacle in the Finals' Stage One. Four circle angled steps were replaced by two square steps and the rope has been removed, requiring competitors to jump directly to the landing platform after the second step. Also, the distance between two steps, from the starting platform to the first step and from the second step to the landing platform was increased. Only two competitors failed it.

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Ninja Warrrior Poland 9's modified Sonic Swing

Then, on Ninja Warrior Poland 9, the Sonic Swing appeared as the first obstacle in Heats. This time, the obstacle was modified once again, in which it consisted of 3 steps that were placed closer together.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Ninja Warrior Germany 7's Sonic Swing to Ring

On Ninja Warrior Germany 7, the Sonic Swing appeared as the first obstacle during the Heats. This time, the obstacle also lacked a middle landing platform, and instead of a rope, competitors had to catch the suspended swinging ring.

Ninja Warrior France[]

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Ninja Warrior France 4's Sonic Swing (first half)

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Ninja Warrior France 4's Sonic Swing (second half)

On Ninja Warrior France 4, Sonic Swing was the first obstacle of the Semifinals. The transition platform between the rope swings appeared to be narrower.

Ninja Warrior Austria[]

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Ninja Warrior Austria 2's Sonic Swing (the steps)

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Ninja Warrior Austria 2's Sonic Swing (rope swing part)

On Ninja Warrior Austria 2 and Ninja Warrior Austria 3, Sonic Swing appeared as first obstacle of the Semifinals, which was very similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior Poland 2.

Team Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1's Sonic Swing

In Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1, Sonic Swing appeared as the first obstacle of every Seeding Round and Relay.

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Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2's Sonic Swing

In Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2, Sonic Swing returned as the first obstacle of every Seeding Round and Relay. The number of steps remained the same, however the platform and the second rope swing had been removed.

Ninja Israel[]

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Ninja Israel 5's Sonic Swing

On Ninja Warrior Israel 5, the Sonic Swing, locally called הסטפר המשולב (literally The Integrated Stepper) appeared as the first obstacle in Stage One, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja.

However, unlike American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja, due to all stages in the Finals of Ninja Israel being a single-run course with a lenient time limit, no competitor made a mental mistake by rushing and grabbing the rope too low and having not enough momentum to swing to the platform. As a result, no competitor failed on it.

Competitor's Success Rate[]

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

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

NWP Clears Attempts Percentage
NWP2 (Semi-final 1) 9 10 90%
NWP2 (Semi-final 2) 10 10 100%
NWP2 (Semi-final 3) 10 10 100%
NWP2 (Semi-final 4) 10 10 100%
NWP2 (Semi-final 5) 7 10 70%
NWP2 (Semi-final 6) 8 10 80%
NWP2 (Final 8 8 100%
NWP3 (Semi-final 1) 9 10 90%
NWP3 (Semi-final 2) 6 10 60%
NWP3 (Semi-final 3) 9 10 90%
NWP3 (Semi-final 4) 10 10 100%
NWP3 (Semi-final 5) 9 10 90%
NWP3 (Semi-final 6) 8 10 80%
NWP3 (Final) 12 12 100%
NWP8 22 24 91.67%
NWP9 (Heat 1) 29 29 100%
Total 156 193 80.83%

Ninja Israel[]

NWI Clears Attempts Percentage
NWI5 18 18 100%
Total 18 18 100%
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