"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory."

"Contestants face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., in the 2nd-season premiere."

"Contestants face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal."

"The qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., ends."

"Semifinals from Venice Beach, Cal."

"Boot camp on Day 1."

"Day 2 of boot camp."

"Day 3 of boot camp in the mountains of California."

"Day 4 of boot camp in the mountains of California."

"Finals begin at Japan's Mount Midoriyama."

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"Competitors face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., in the Season 3 premiere."

"Competitors face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal."

"The qualifying round concludes in Venice Beach, Cal."

"The semi-finals in Venice Beach, Cal."

"Day 1 of boot camp in the California mountains."

"Day 2 of boot camp in the California mountains."

"Day 3 of boot camp in the California mountains."

"Day 4 of boot camp in the California mountains."

"The competitors go to Japan, where they face obstacles on Mt. Midoriyama, in the Season 3 finale. Matt Iseman and Jimmy Smith host, with reports from Alison Haislip."

"People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course."

"People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course."

"Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest."

"Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest."

"The top 30 qualifiers compete for a chance to move on to the national finals and tackle a harder course in hope of getting the $50,000 prize."

"Athletes from the Northeast compete."

"Athletes from the Northeast compete."

"The top 30 Northeast finishers take on a more challenging course."

"Contestants from the Northwest compete."

"Contestants from the Northwest compete."

"The top 30 Northwest finishers compete."

"Competitors from the Midsouth region."

"The top 30 Mid-south competitors compete."

"Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course."

"Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course."

"The top 30 Southeast finishers compete on a more challenging course.."

"One hundred competitors attempt the most-difficult obstacle course."

"Stage 1 of the most-difficult obstacle course continues."

"Stage 1 of the most difficult obstacle course continues."

"Stage 1 of the 8 obstacle course will challenge even the most skilled competitors."

"Ultimate challenges including the Spider Flip and the Double Salmon Ladder."

"Part 1 of 2. The fifth season opens with a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., and features obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks."

"The conclusion of the two-part Season 5 opener features a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., with obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks."

"Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross."

"Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter."

"Conclusion. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter."

"Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe."

"Conclusion. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe."

"Part 1 of 2. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb."

"Conclusion. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb."

"Conclusion. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop."

"Part 1 of 2. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel."

"Conclusion. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel."

"Part 1 of 2. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper."

"Conclusion. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper."

"The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1."

"The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1."

"The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1."

"The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. The remainen competitors try stage 3."

"Season 6 opens with a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., and features obstacles such as the Slack Ladder, the Jumping Bars Into Cargo, and the Cannonball Alley. Contestants include Olympians Susan Francia and Kate Hansen."

"Competition in Dallas includes Tilting Table, Ring Toss and Swinging Frames."

"New obstacles in St. Louis include Rope Junction Into Cargo, Double Tilted Ladder and Crazy Cliffhanger. Competitors include X-Games athlete Kevin Robinson, motorcycle racer Domonic Anderson and Nick Groff (\"Ghost Adventures\")."

"A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Dancing Stones, the Downhill Pipe Drop and the Mine Field. Contestants include wakeboard champions Rusty Malinoski and Shaun Murray; Olympians Fabien Lefevre and Preston Griffall; and former Las Vegas finalists Joyce Shahboz, Drew Drechsel and David \"Flip\" Rodriguez."

"The final qualifying round takes place in Denver and features the never-before-seen Cat Grab and Spikes into Cargo obstacles. Contestants include former competitor Brian Arnold; mixed-martial-arts fighter Michelle Waterson; Bull Bullard of the Harlem Globetrotters; BMX champ Morgan Wade; and fitness blogger Drew Manning."

"The Top 30 contenders from the Venice Qualifier compete in the Venice Finals course, which includes obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Body Prop and Spider Climb."

"The Top 30 contenders from the Dallas Qualifier compete in the Dallas Finals course, which includes obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Pole Grasper and Spider Climb."

"The Top 30 contenders from the St. Louis Qualifier compete in the St. Louis Finals course, which includes obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Crazy Cliffhanger and Spider Climb."

"Top competitors from the Miami qualifier face the finals course, which includes Salmon Ladder, Floating Stairs, Mine Field and Spider Climb."

"Competitors face the finals course in Denver."

"Highlights from the season focus on the competitors that provided the most impressive or entertaining runs through what many consider to be the world's most difficult obstacle course."

"Top finishers from the regional finals tackle stage 1 of the four stage finals course in Las Vegas."

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"Qualifying comes to Kansas City, Missouri where competitors face new obstacles, including the Big Dipper, Floating tiles, and Stretch Hold. Veteran contestants include Meagan Martin (the first woman to complete the Jumping Spider last season), Brian Arnold and the \"Wolfpack\" rock climbing team."

"Qualifying comes to Houston, Texas where competitors tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand new Tilting Slider, Cargo Crossing, and The Swinging Spikes. Returning veterans include Brent Steffensen and Sam Sann, along with season 6 breakout star and fan-favorite Kacy Catanzaro."

"Fearless competitors tackle obstacles, including the new Tire Swing and Paddle Boards."

"Pittsburgh, PA's historic Carrie Furnace will host the fifth qualifying round where competitors tackle two new obstacles, the Snake Crossing and the Wind Chimes. Returning veterans include Michelle Warnky and \"Captain NBC\" Jamie Rahn, while Olympian and Pittsburgh local Brianne McLaughlin and Harlem Globetrotter Flip White will take a shot at the course, along with University of Pittsburgh \"vampire\" professor Joel Brady and Team USA members Joe Moravsky and Elet Hall."

"The qualifying rounds continue with a very special all-military cast competing on the pier in San Pedro, California in front of the historic battleship USS Iowa. Competitors, including both active duty and retired military members, will tackle the six stage city qualifying course featuring two never-before-seen obstacles \u2013 the Log Runner and the challenging I-Beam Cross. Former Army National Guard Caption and six-time Ninja veteran Ryan Stratis and active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney return for another shot at the course. This round will be the last of the city qualifying rounds before the show heads to the city finals rounds."

"The top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course, which includes such obstacles as the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Clear Climb, and Invisible Ladder."

"The top 30 competitors from the Kansas City Qualifier tackle the Kansas City Finals course which includes such obstacles as the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Body Prop, and Invisible Ladder."

"The top 30 competitors from the Houston Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Walking Bar, Crazy Cliffhanger, and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors and fan-favorites Brent Steffensen, Sam Sann, and Daniel Gil."

"The top 30 competitors from the Orlando Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Helix Hang, and Invisible Ladder."

"The top 30 competitors from the Pittsburgh Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, Door Knob Arch, and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors include Elet Hall, Michael Bernardo, Joe Moravsky, and Michelle Warnky."

"The top 30 competitors from the Military Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch, and Spider Climb. Top competitors include Army National Guard Caption Ryan Stratis, active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney, and Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Robin Pietschmann."

"Re-live the best moments from the season so far during this original, jam-packed special chronicling the best runs of this season."

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"The finals continue in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the remaining finalists take on Stage 1. Those that finish move on to Stage 2."

"In the last night of the Las Vegas finals, competitors tackle obstacles that include Psycho Chain and Area 51."

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"In the Season 8 premiere features four new obstacles, including the Floating Steps, Tic Toc, Escalator and Ring Jump"

"On the Atlanta course competitors tackle six obstacles, including the brand new Floating Steps, Block Run, and Pipe Fitter. Veteran Ninjas Drew Drechsel and Neil \u201cCrazy\u201d Craver return, along with seven-time competitor Travis Rosen."

"On the Indianapolis course competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Floating Steps, Fly Wheels, and Disk Runner. Veteran Ninjas Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold return to represent \u201cThe Wolfpack,\u201d while Indianapolis 500 Champion H\u00e9lio Castroneves and NASCAR\u2019s Ricky Stenhouse Jr. take on the course for the first time."

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"American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals"

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"The top 30 competitors from the Philadelphia Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course. The 4 added obstacles are: the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Pipe Pyramid, and Invisible Ladder. For the first time in ANW history, four women will compete in a City Finals: top female ninjas Michelle Warnky, Rachael Goldstein, Jesse La Breck, and Alyssa Beird take on the course, along with fan-favorites Geoff Britten, Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn, and Ryan Stratis."

"ANW travels to Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel."

"The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors continue to take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel."

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"In the first Qualifying Round from Los Angeles, California, competitors must tackle 6 obstacles, including Cannonball Drop and Battering Ram, which are new this season. Ninja veterans Kevin Bull, Flip Rodriguez, and Grant McCartney return for another shot at completing the course."

"In the second Qualifying Round from San Antonio, Texas, competitors face 2 new obstacles: the Spinning Bridge and Sky Hooks. Ninja veterans Kacy Catanzaro, Daniel Gil, and Brent Steffensen return. Newcomers include Indy car driver Conor Daly and Olympic Gold Medalist Jonathan Horton."

"In the Qualifying Round from Daytona Beach, Florida, competitors tackle 6 obstacles including the brand new Rolling Pin and Wingnuts. Veteran Ninja fan-favorites Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel, and JJ Woods return. NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy also takes on the course for the first time in front of the vibrant, energetic crowd."

"Kansas City, Missouri is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the obstacle course. Competitors face 6 challenging obstacles in the city qualifier, including 3 new ones: Hang Glider, Broken Pipes, and Crank It Up. Ninja veterans Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears, and Dan Polizzi return, while Olympic decathlete Jeremy Taiwo takes on the course for the first time."

"Cleveland, Ohio hosts the next qualifying round where competitors tackle 2 new obstacles: Razor\u2019s Edge and I-Beam Gap. Cleveland also features the return of last season\u2019s \u201cfantastic four\u201d women \u2013 Alyssa Beird, Rachel Goldstein, Jesse \u201cFlex\u201d Labreck, and Michelle Warnky, as well as Ninja veterans Jon Alexis Jr., Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky, and Jamie Rahn."

"The Mile High City hosts the final qualifying round where competitors tackle 3 challenging new obstacles: Bouncing Spider, Rail Runner, and Ninjago Roll. Denver features the return of Ninja veterans Jake Murray, Sam Sann, Meagan Martin, and Brian Arnold."

"The top 30 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the City Finals course, which features the Salmon Ladder, Stair Hopper, Swinging Peg Board and Elevator Climb."

"Competitors will face the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Spinball Wizard; veteran ninjas Kacy Catanzaro, Daniel Gil and Brent Steffensen return."

"Contestants tackle obstacles including the Salmon Ladder, Circuit Board, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Giant Cubes."

"The top 30 competitors from the Cleveland city qualifier compete on one of the the world's most challenging obstacle courses."

"The top 30 competitors from Kansas City, Mo., vie for a chance to compete in the national finals."

"The top competitors from the Denver qualifiers compete one more time before the national finals in Las Vegas."

"The season's top competitors compete in the national finals in Las Vegas."

"National finals continue in Las Vegas, where the season's top competitors tackle a four-stage course."

"It's the final night of the National Finals, where the season's best Ninjas tackle the last stages of \"Mount Midoriyama.\""

"Sean Bryan, Drew Drechsel, Joe Moravsky and Najee Richardson represent Team USA against top athletes from Asia, Europe and Latin America in a battle for worldwide ninja domination."

"Top ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson and Flip Rodriguez, climb, sprint and fly through a special course and supersized obstacles as they compete in crazy feats of strength, skill challenges and a team relay for the ages..."

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"The new season kicks off with some big changes, including a lower age limit and an 18-foot Mega Warped Wall, as veterans Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, Brent Steffensen, Jon Stewart and more join newcomers to take on the qualifying course in Dallas."

"Dinosaurs from \u201cJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom\u201d invade the course during the Los Angeles qualifier along with a special appearance by the film\u2019s stars, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. The competition features six obstacles, including the new \u201cJumper Cables\u201d and \u201cDoorknob Drop.\u201d"

"Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Ryan Stratis, Jessica Clayton, Gabe Stewart and more take on the Razor's Edge, Ring Turn and other daunting obstacles as they run to qualify in Miami."

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"A qualifying round in Philadelphia."

"Competitors in the Minneapolis qualifiers face obstacles, including Double Twister and Diamond Dash."

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"Competitors vying for a chance to advance to the national finals face up to 10 obstacles, including Spider Trap and new challenge Fallout."

"Competitors face up to 10 obstacles, including the brand new Crazy Clocks, vying for a chance to advance to the national finals."

"The top 30 competitors from this city\u2019s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course including the brand-new \u201cCane Lane\u201d and the grueling 10th obstacle \u201cSpider Trap.\u201d Ninjas include: Brian Arnold, Jimmy Choi, Jesse \u201cFlex\u201d Labreck, and season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero."

"The top 30 Ninjas from the Philadelphia qualifying round face an even tougher obstacle course, including the \u201cCaptain\u2019s Wheel.\u201d Competitors include Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky, Allyssa Beird, Jamie Rahn and Chris Wilczewski."

"The top 30 competitors from this city\u2019s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course, including a brand-new obstacle called \u201cThe Hinge.\u201d Ninja veterans taking to the course include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Jake Murray, and Lance Pekus."

"From Las Vegas."

"The season's top competitors must tackle eight obstacles to advance to stage two."

"Competitors who conquered stage 1 move on to stage 2, in the hope of advancing to stages 3 and 4. Finalists vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of \u201cAmerican Ninja Warrior.\u201d New this year, the ninja who goes the farthest walks away with the \u201clast ninja standing\u201d prize of $100,000."

"Drew Drechsel, Jesse Labreck, Mathis \"The Kid\" Owhadi, Najee Richardson and Barclay Stockett represent Team USA against top athletes from Europe and Australia in a battle for worldwide ninja domination."

"Ninjas take on six challenging obstacles, including two new ones: Walk the Plank and Spring Forward; in a new twist to the qualifying rounds, the two fastest finishers take on the Power Tower for a chance to advance straight to the National Finals."

"Last season's \"last ninja standing,\" Drew Drechsel, and former New England Patriot Tyrone Poole are among the notable competitors who will face Atlanta's challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook and Ferris Wheel, which are both new this year."

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"The competition heads to Seattle\/Tacoma for the first time, as Jessie Graff, Meagan Martin, Lance \"Cowboy Ninja\" Pekus, Sean Bryan and more competitors face up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Lunatic Ledges and Barrel Roll."

"Competitors, including Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, Allyssa Beird, Captain NBC Jamie Rahn, Chris Wilczewski, face up to six challenging obstacles that include Dangerous Curves and Hazard Cones, which are new to the course this year."

"In the final city qualifying round, competitors including Jesse Labreck, Grant McCartney, Ethan Swanson, Michelle Warnky, Mike Bernardo, 98 Degrees band member Drew Lachey and more face up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Sling Shot."

"Competitors including Flip Rodriguez and Adam Rayl face up to 10 obstacles; in a new twist to the City Finals, the two fastest finishers take on the Power Tower for a chance at a safety pass, which provides a second chance at the National Finals."

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"Semifinals continue as competitors face up to 10 obstacles, including the new obstacle Drop Zone; in Split Decision, the ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle; the top two runs face off on the Power Tower."

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