1 00:00:05,710 --> 00:00:07,640 - * It's been a long time 2 00:00:05,710 --> 00:00:07,640 comin' * 3 00:00:08,641 --> 00:00:10,210 - At first, it was 4 00:00:08,641 --> 00:00:10,210 just a dream. 5 00:00:10,310 --> 00:00:12,412 - * It's been a long time 6 00:00:10,310 --> 00:00:12,412 comin' * 7 00:00:12,512 --> 00:00:14,881 - A backyard fantasy. 8 00:00:12,512 --> 00:00:14,881 - * Let's go 9 00:00:14,981 --> 00:00:15,882 - I've been training 10 00:00:14,981 --> 00:00:15,882 for this moment 11 00:00:15,982 --> 00:00:17,417 since I was 11 years-old. 12 00:00:20,387 --> 00:00:22,322 - I've been doing ninja 13 00:00:20,387 --> 00:00:22,322 for over half my life. 14 00:00:24,824 --> 00:00:26,226 - I have been dreaming 15 00:00:24,824 --> 00:00:26,226 of competing 16 00:00:26,326 --> 00:00:28,194 on "American Ninja Warrior" now 17 00:00:26,326 --> 00:00:28,194 for six years. 18 00:00:28,294 --> 00:00:29,362 - Nice, Vance! 19 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:32,298 [buzzer blaring] 20 00:00:32,399 --> 00:00:33,767 - Let's go! 21 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:37,971 - Now, their time has arrived, 22 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:37,971 and they're ready. 23 00:00:38,710 --> 00:00:40,140 - I have no doubt that 24 00:00:38,710 --> 00:00:40,140 one of us 25 00:00:40,240 --> 00:00:42,676 could be the next 26 00:00:40,240 --> 00:00:42,676 American Ninja Warrior. 27 00:00:42,776 --> 00:00:44,377 - He's on a whole other level. 28 00:00:44,611 --> 00:00:46,112 - I think I have what it takes 29 00:00:44,611 --> 00:00:46,112 to win it all. 30 00:00:46,212 --> 00:00:47,914 - I'm built to break! 31 00:00:48,140 --> 00:00:51,510 - Tonight, these teens and 32 00:00:48,140 --> 00:00:51,510 the superstar veterans 33 00:00:51,151 --> 00:00:53,420 take the sport's 34 00:00:51,151 --> 00:00:53,420 grandest stage. 35 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:56,723 - * It's been a long time 36 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:56,723 comin' * 37 00:00:56,823 --> 00:00:59,125 - I do not want to stop 38 00:00:56,823 --> 00:00:59,125 just at Stage Two. 39 00:00:59,225 --> 00:01:01,895 I wanna be the first woman 40 00:00:59,225 --> 00:01:01,895 to make it to Stage Three. 41 00:01:02,228 --> 00:01:03,363 - * Here we go 42 00:01:03,463 --> 00:01:05,765 * I'm unstoppable 43 00:01:05,865 --> 00:01:08,702 - And take aim at history. 44 00:01:08,802 --> 00:01:10,370 - * Tell the world 45 00:01:08,802 --> 00:01:10,370 I'm comin' * 46 00:01:10,470 --> 00:01:11,838 - There's no excuses. 47 00:01:11,938 --> 00:01:13,940 There's no reason 48 00:01:11,938 --> 00:01:13,940 I can't do this. 49 00:01:14,740 --> 00:01:15,542 This is the year 50 00:01:14,740 --> 00:01:15,542 I break through. 51 00:01:15,642 --> 00:01:17,844 - * I'm comin' 52 00:01:17,944 --> 00:01:20,213 - And then it's gonna be me 53 00:01:17,944 --> 00:01:20,213 versus stage four. 54 00:01:20,313 --> 00:01:22,148 - I'm comin' for you! 55 00:01:22,248 --> 00:01:23,817 - I'll make Stage Three, 56 00:01:22,248 --> 00:01:23,817 I'll make stage four, 57 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,618 and I'm gonna climb that rope 58 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,618 and hit that buzzer. 59 00:01:25,719 --> 00:01:27,687 - * Tell the world 60 00:01:25,719 --> 00:01:27,687 I'm comin' * 61 00:01:27,787 --> 00:01:30,757 [cheers and applause] 62 00:01:35,950 --> 00:01:38,980 - It's the hottest ticket 63 00:01:35,950 --> 00:01:38,980 on the Las Vegas strip. 64 00:01:38,164 --> 00:01:40,000 Get ready for the season 65 00:01:38,164 --> 00:01:40,000 finale 66 00:01:40,100 --> 00:01:42,702 of "American Ninja Warrior." 67 00:01:42,802 --> 00:01:44,804 [cheers and applause] 68 00:01:44,904 --> 00:01:46,272 Hello, everyone, 69 00:01:44,904 --> 00:01:46,272 thanks for being with us 70 00:01:46,373 --> 00:01:47,874 on this special night. 71 00:01:47,974 --> 00:01:50,243 I'm Matt Iseman. 72 00:01:47,974 --> 00:01:50,243 - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 73 00:01:50,343 --> 00:01:53,113 Matt, we started with hundreds 74 00:01:50,343 --> 00:01:53,113 of competitors. 75 00:01:53,213 --> 00:01:56,116 Now, only a few left, 76 00:01:53,213 --> 00:01:56,116 and hopefully one of them 77 00:01:56,149 --> 00:01:59,519 will be climbing that stage 78 00:01:56,149 --> 00:01:59,519 four tower for a million bucks. 79 00:02:00,253 --> 00:02:04,900 Last week, one athlete, 80 00:02:00,253 --> 00:02:04,900 16-year-old Vance Walker, 81 00:02:04,190 --> 00:02:07,600 was the only ninja 82 00:02:04,190 --> 00:02:07,600 to finish Stage Two. 83 00:02:07,930 --> 00:02:09,462 - He's going to Stage Three! 84 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:11,931 We'll start tonight 85 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:11,931 with our remaining competitors 86 00:02:12,650 --> 00:02:13,199 on Stage Two. 87 00:02:13,299 --> 00:02:15,869 Whoever hits a buzzer 88 00:02:13,299 --> 00:02:15,869 moves on to Stage Three. 89 00:02:15,969 --> 00:02:17,103 Survive that, 90 00:02:17,203 --> 00:02:19,639 they'll make the final climb 91 00:02:17,203 --> 00:02:19,639 on stage four. 92 00:02:19,739 --> 00:02:21,441 For a look at where the action 93 00:02:19,739 --> 00:02:21,441 begins, 94 00:02:21,541 --> 00:02:22,976 let's go down to Zuri Hall. 95 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:25,845 - Guys, Stage Two has six 96 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:25,845 brutal obstacles, 97 00:02:25,945 --> 00:02:27,981 and this brand new one, 98 00:02:25,945 --> 00:02:27,981 Hammer Drop, 99 00:02:28,810 --> 00:02:30,817 provided some big knockouts 100 00:02:28,810 --> 00:02:30,817 last week. 101 00:02:30,917 --> 00:02:33,553 - Oh! 102 00:02:30,917 --> 00:02:33,553 In the ocean, baby. 103 00:02:33,653 --> 00:02:35,221 - Get through it, 104 00:02:33,653 --> 00:02:35,221 and you still face 105 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:36,690 the Epic Air Surfer. 106 00:02:36,790 --> 00:02:39,259 - Oh, and peels right off. 107 00:02:39,359 --> 00:02:41,561 - And the almost impossible 108 00:02:39,359 --> 00:02:41,561 blind grab 109 00:02:41,661 --> 00:02:43,496 on the Falling Shelves. 110 00:02:43,596 --> 00:02:46,232 both: Ohh! 111 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:51,104 - You have to hit that buzzer 112 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:51,104 in less than 3:30, 113 00:02:51,204 --> 00:02:52,872 if you want to move on 114 00:02:51,204 --> 00:02:52,872 to Stage Three. 115 00:02:52,972 --> 00:02:54,574 Guys. 116 00:02:52,972 --> 00:02:54,574 - Well, the teenagers 117 00:02:54,674 --> 00:02:56,543 have been the story 118 00:02:54,674 --> 00:02:56,543 all season, 119 00:02:56,643 --> 00:02:58,745 so we're gonna start 120 00:02:56,643 --> 00:02:58,745 our final night 121 00:02:58,845 --> 00:03:01,581 with one of this year's 122 00:02:58,845 --> 00:03:01,581 breakout teens. 123 00:03:01,681 --> 00:03:04,384 It's the Flyboy 124 00:03:01,681 --> 00:03:04,384 out of Garland, Texas, 125 00:03:04,484 --> 00:03:06,520 Isaiah Thomas. 126 00:03:06,860 --> 00:03:09,550 This 16-year-old is one of 127 00:03:06,860 --> 00:03:09,550 several impressive kids 128 00:03:09,155 --> 00:03:11,524 still left in the competition. 129 00:03:11,624 --> 00:03:15,128 We started this season with 130 00:03:11,624 --> 00:03:15,128 almost 400 competitors. 131 00:03:15,228 --> 00:03:17,530 35 of them were teenagers. 132 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:21,968 And now, 15 weeks later, 133 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:21,968 only 19 competitors remain. 134 00:03:22,680 --> 00:03:24,671 And an incredible seven of 135 00:03:22,680 --> 00:03:24,671 those are under 18. 136 00:03:26,673 --> 00:03:29,242 Isaiah's gonna have his mom, 137 00:03:26,673 --> 00:03:29,242 Jennie, on the sideline. 138 00:03:29,342 --> 00:03:30,610 - Let's go, baby! 139 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:32,979 - Those two are very close. 140 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:32,979 - Come on, Isaiah! 141 00:03:33,790 --> 00:03:36,383 - And he's throwing up the 142 00:03:33,790 --> 00:03:36,383 Flyboy sign to his sidelines. 143 00:03:36,483 --> 00:03:38,218 That's his mentor, 144 00:03:36,483 --> 00:03:38,218 Karsten Williams, 145 00:03:38,318 --> 00:03:40,253 along with other Texas ninjas, 146 00:03:40,353 --> 00:03:41,755 getting the Flyboy chant 147 00:03:40,353 --> 00:03:41,755 going. 148 00:03:41,855 --> 00:03:44,657 [audience chanting] 149 00:03:44,758 --> 00:03:46,659 First up, the Striding Steps. 150 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:49,950 Those platforms get smaller 151 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:49,950 as you go. 152 00:03:49,195 --> 00:03:50,263 - Get up high! 153 00:03:50,363 --> 00:03:51,698 Easy, here we go. 154 00:03:51,798 --> 00:03:54,134 This is a redesign 155 00:03:51,798 --> 00:03:54,134 of the Double Salmon Ladder. 156 00:03:54,234 --> 00:03:55,769 It's open at the top. 157 00:03:55,869 --> 00:03:58,104 So you gotta be a lot more 158 00:03:55,869 --> 00:03:58,104 precise as you jump it up. 159 00:03:58,138 --> 00:04:01,775 - Whoo! Let's go! 160 00:04:01,875 --> 00:04:03,276 - Ooh, a little uneven. 161 00:04:03,376 --> 00:04:05,211 - Yeah, you see what he did? 162 00:04:03,376 --> 00:04:05,211 - Now the comeback...oh! 163 00:04:05,311 --> 00:04:06,413 Just switched them. 164 00:04:06,513 --> 00:04:08,810 - Oh, boys. 165 00:04:06,513 --> 00:04:08,810 Hey, this Salmon Ladder 166 00:04:08,181 --> 00:04:10,500 can be a little fishy. 167 00:04:08,181 --> 00:04:10,500 But nice. 168 00:04:10,830 --> 00:04:11,851 - That will get your heart 169 00:04:10,830 --> 00:04:11,851 rate going. 170 00:04:11,951 --> 00:04:13,386 Those near-misses. 171 00:04:13,486 --> 00:04:15,488 On now to V Formation. 172 00:04:15,588 --> 00:04:18,258 Gotta use your entire body 173 00:04:15,588 --> 00:04:18,258 to jerk that triangle 174 00:04:18,358 --> 00:04:19,893 all the way to the top. 175 00:04:20,600 --> 00:04:21,928 - Big up, power up. 176 00:04:20,600 --> 00:04:21,928 Nice. 177 00:04:23,296 --> 00:04:24,464 - Great job. 178 00:04:23,296 --> 00:04:24,464 - He did the pencil move. 179 00:04:24,564 --> 00:04:26,533 That's great. 180 00:04:26,633 --> 00:04:28,234 - This descent requires 181 00:04:26,633 --> 00:04:28,234 precision. 182 00:04:28,335 --> 00:04:29,602 The handles spin. 183 00:04:29,703 --> 00:04:31,671 You have to get both hands on 184 00:04:29,703 --> 00:04:31,671 simultaneously. 185 00:04:31,771 --> 00:04:34,708 - All season long, Flyboy's 186 00:04:31,771 --> 00:04:34,708 said he's built different. 187 00:04:34,808 --> 00:04:36,109 This is a great opportunity 188 00:04:36,209 --> 00:04:38,511 to show how differently 189 00:04:36,209 --> 00:04:38,511 he's built. 190 00:04:38,611 --> 00:04:40,780 - The second hand'll go into 191 00:04:38,611 --> 00:04:40,780 that fourth-- 192 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:42,820 - Nice move. 193 00:04:42,148 --> 00:04:43,416 - It was great strategy, too, 194 00:04:42,148 --> 00:04:43,416 Matt. 195 00:04:43,516 --> 00:04:44,984 He just skipped 196 00:04:43,516 --> 00:04:44,984 that third one. 197 00:04:45,850 --> 00:04:46,519 It saved him some time, 198 00:04:46,619 --> 00:04:49,823 - And he's quickly through the 199 00:04:46,619 --> 00:04:49,823 first three obstacles. 200 00:04:49,923 --> 00:04:52,125 He's got a viewing party 201 00:04:49,923 --> 00:04:52,125 back in Texas. 202 00:04:52,225 --> 00:04:54,127 They're liking what they're 203 00:04:52,225 --> 00:04:54,127 seeing so far. 204 00:04:54,594 --> 00:04:57,130 - Matt, this might be one of 205 00:04:54,594 --> 00:04:57,130 my favorite new obstacles, 206 00:04:57,230 --> 00:04:58,465 Hammer Drop. 207 00:04:58,565 --> 00:05:00,400 - You've gotta jump 208 00:04:58,565 --> 00:05:00,400 onto that big cylinder, 209 00:05:00,500 --> 00:05:02,369 and hang on for dear life. 210 00:05:02,469 --> 00:05:05,380 Ideally, you wanna get 211 00:05:02,469 --> 00:05:05,380 your arms and legs around it. 212 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:07,273 But Isaiah only gets 213 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:07,273 the arms around. 214 00:05:07,374 --> 00:05:11,511 Gets it up there, 215 00:05:07,374 --> 00:05:11,511 but that's stressful. 216 00:05:11,611 --> 00:05:12,712 - It does show off 217 00:05:11,611 --> 00:05:12,712 his strength. 218 00:05:12,812 --> 00:05:14,470 - His strength isn't 219 00:05:12,812 --> 00:05:14,470 in question, 220 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:16,583 it's just preserving. 221 00:05:16,683 --> 00:05:18,510 And he is fighting. 222 00:05:18,840 --> 00:05:19,219 - Well, he is young. 223 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:21,154 And I'd say, he says, 224 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:21,154 "You know what? 225 00:05:21,254 --> 00:05:23,156 I can recover a little 226 00:05:21,254 --> 00:05:23,156 faster." 227 00:05:23,256 --> 00:05:24,657 Take a look at this again. 228 00:05:24,758 --> 00:05:26,359 He's hanging on 229 00:05:24,758 --> 00:05:26,359 by just his fingertips 230 00:05:26,459 --> 00:05:27,594 for that first swing. 231 00:05:27,694 --> 00:05:29,829 I don't know how he stayed on. 232 00:05:29,929 --> 00:05:31,598 - Big leap here. 233 00:05:31,698 --> 00:05:32,866 - Up high, up high! 234 00:05:32,966 --> 00:05:33,900 - He has swooped. 235 00:05:34,670 --> 00:05:35,301 - Yeah, you know, Matt, 236 00:05:35,402 --> 00:05:37,303 I've talked about him 237 00:05:35,402 --> 00:05:37,303 throughout the season. 238 00:05:37,404 --> 00:05:38,605 There's something about him. 239 00:05:38,705 --> 00:05:40,140 He's got a certain swag we 240 00:05:38,705 --> 00:05:40,140 haven't seen 241 00:05:40,240 --> 00:05:41,508 in a lot of ninjas. 242 00:05:42,750 --> 00:05:44,770 [cheering] 243 00:05:44,277 --> 00:05:46,546 - Four obstacles down, 244 00:05:44,277 --> 00:05:46,546 two to go. 245 00:05:46,646 --> 00:05:48,515 And he's got about a minute 246 00:05:46,646 --> 00:05:48,515 and a half left. 247 00:05:48,615 --> 00:05:51,785 - Let's go! 248 00:05:48,615 --> 00:05:51,785 - Now facing Epic Air Surfer. 249 00:05:51,885 --> 00:05:54,754 Gotta fly across 250 00:05:51,885 --> 00:05:54,754 on the upside down snow board. 251 00:05:54,854 --> 00:05:57,290 That second cradle, 252 00:05:54,854 --> 00:05:57,290 only 18 inches wide, 253 00:05:57,390 --> 00:05:59,125 the board itself, 254 00:05:57,390 --> 00:05:59,125 10 inches wide. 255 00:05:59,225 --> 00:06:01,261 - You can see the wings on the 256 00:05:59,225 --> 00:06:01,261 back of his T-shirt. 257 00:06:01,361 --> 00:06:03,290 He is gonna need to fly. 258 00:06:03,630 --> 00:06:05,432 - Oh! 259 00:06:03,630 --> 00:06:05,432 - Oh no! 260 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:06,633 [buzzer blares] 261 00:06:06,733 --> 00:06:08,134 - Just missed it. 262 00:06:08,234 --> 00:06:11,204 [crowd groaning] 263 00:06:11,304 --> 00:06:14,441 Isaiah Thomas, 264 00:06:11,304 --> 00:06:14,441 plenty in the tank, 265 00:06:14,541 --> 00:06:17,544 but a wipeout 266 00:06:14,541 --> 00:06:17,544 on Epic Air Surfer. 267 00:06:17,644 --> 00:06:19,713 - Whoo! 268 00:06:19,813 --> 00:06:21,715 - Well, he didn't look tired, 269 00:06:21,815 --> 00:06:24,184 he just made a miscue 270 00:06:21,815 --> 00:06:24,184 here on the Air Surfer. 271 00:06:24,284 --> 00:06:26,586 Instead of inching the board 272 00:06:24,284 --> 00:06:26,586 up to the front, 273 00:06:26,686 --> 00:06:28,922 he starts from way back here. 274 00:06:29,550 --> 00:06:30,957 That made it 275 00:06:29,550 --> 00:06:30,957 a much longer distance, 276 00:06:31,570 --> 00:06:32,492 and he came up short. 277 00:06:34,600 --> 00:06:35,462 - So proud of you. 278 00:06:35,562 --> 00:06:36,796 - He'll be back, 279 00:06:35,562 --> 00:06:36,796 and we're gonna see 280 00:06:36,896 --> 00:06:39,132 some great things 281 00:06:36,896 --> 00:06:39,132 out of that young man. 282 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,201 - From one of 283 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,201 our strongest rookies, 284 00:06:41,301 --> 00:06:43,636 to one of 285 00:06:41,301 --> 00:06:43,636 our strongest veterans. 286 00:06:43,737 --> 00:06:47,407 It's the rock-solid, 287 00:06:43,737 --> 00:06:47,407 concrete worker, Adam Rayl. 288 00:06:47,507 --> 00:06:49,976 He's also one of the favorites 289 00:06:47,507 --> 00:06:49,976 to win it all. 290 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:52,379 And this season, 291 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:52,379 he's had a new focus. 292 00:06:52,479 --> 00:06:55,281 Thanks to his new roommate, 293 00:06:52,479 --> 00:06:55,281 Sean Bryan. 294 00:06:57,384 --> 00:06:59,152 - This year I moved up to 295 00:06:57,384 --> 00:06:59,152 northern California. 296 00:06:59,252 --> 00:07:00,687 And I've moved in 297 00:06:59,252 --> 00:07:00,687 with Sean Bryan. 298 00:07:02,689 --> 00:07:03,823 [yelling] 299 00:07:03,923 --> 00:07:05,325 - It's hard to say 300 00:07:03,923 --> 00:07:05,325 how others view us. 301 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:07,360 Um, I think they definitely see 302 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:07,360 the big biceps, 303 00:07:07,460 --> 00:07:09,496 the, uh, the super-duper 304 00:07:07,460 --> 00:07:09,496 handsomeness. 305 00:07:09,596 --> 00:07:11,970 - [chuckles] 306 00:07:11,197 --> 00:07:13,330 - It wasn't until this year, 307 00:07:11,197 --> 00:07:13,330 that I realized 308 00:07:13,133 --> 00:07:14,634 we really needed to train 309 00:07:13,133 --> 00:07:14,634 with each other, 310 00:07:14,734 --> 00:07:15,935 'cause the times that we are 311 00:07:14,734 --> 00:07:15,935 with each other, 312 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:17,804 we push each other to our 313 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:17,804 limits and-- 314 00:07:17,904 --> 00:07:19,572 and we excel. 315 00:07:19,673 --> 00:07:22,142 - [groans] 316 00:07:19,673 --> 00:07:22,142 - What was that? 317 00:07:23,543 --> 00:07:25,278 - Sean and I 318 00:07:23,543 --> 00:07:25,278 were both gymnasts. 319 00:07:25,378 --> 00:07:26,746 Um, him a little bit longer 320 00:07:25,378 --> 00:07:26,746 than me. 321 00:07:26,846 --> 00:07:28,782 So we learned how to work hard 322 00:07:26,846 --> 00:07:28,782 from a young age. 323 00:07:28,882 --> 00:07:31,117 And in that, 324 00:07:28,882 --> 00:07:31,117 we speak the same language. 325 00:07:31,217 --> 00:07:32,752 And then, there's our 326 00:07:31,217 --> 00:07:32,752 parents. 327 00:07:32,852 --> 00:07:33,953 - The crazy-- 328 00:07:32,852 --> 00:07:33,953 - The loving parents 329 00:07:34,540 --> 00:07:35,655 and the very worried mothers. 330 00:07:34,540 --> 00:07:35,655 [chuckles] 331 00:07:37,924 --> 00:07:39,920 - I think mine takes the cake, 332 00:07:39,192 --> 00:07:40,226 but yours does a pretty good 333 00:07:39,192 --> 00:07:40,226 job as well. 334 00:07:40,326 --> 00:07:41,728 - Pretty close, yeah. 335 00:07:41,828 --> 00:07:44,970 - Having, like, a tight-knit 336 00:07:41,828 --> 00:07:44,970 family unit and support group, 337 00:07:44,197 --> 00:07:45,598 whether it's a friend 338 00:07:44,197 --> 00:07:45,598 and training partner, 339 00:07:45,699 --> 00:07:48,234 or a crazy mom, it's always 340 00:07:45,699 --> 00:07:48,234 a nice thing to have. 341 00:07:48,335 --> 00:07:50,270 - This candy cane's gonna be 342 00:07:48,335 --> 00:07:50,270 sweet, come on! 343 00:07:50,370 --> 00:07:51,271 - Yes! 344 00:07:50,370 --> 00:07:51,271 - Oh! 345 00:07:51,371 --> 00:07:53,730 - Adam Rayl got it! 346 00:07:53,173 --> 00:07:54,507 - I think previously, 347 00:07:54,607 --> 00:07:56,760 I almost had what it took, 348 00:07:54,607 --> 00:07:56,760 but for some reason 349 00:07:56,176 --> 00:07:57,770 I was just shy. 350 00:07:57,177 --> 00:08:01,281 - He's sliding! 351 00:07:57,177 --> 00:08:01,281 - No! 352 00:08:02,916 --> 00:08:04,784 - I'm expecting more out of 353 00:08:02,916 --> 00:08:04,784 myself this time. 354 00:08:04,884 --> 00:08:06,886 I think that's largely because 355 00:08:04,884 --> 00:08:06,886 Sean's shown me that 356 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:09,289 I can dig deeper than I 357 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:09,289 thought I could previously. 358 00:08:09,389 --> 00:08:11,324 If you wanna go fast, 359 00:08:09,389 --> 00:08:11,324 go alone. 360 00:08:11,424 --> 00:08:14,361 If you wanna go far, 361 00:08:11,424 --> 00:08:14,361 go together, and have a team. 362 00:08:18,331 --> 00:08:20,667 - And there's Sean, along with 363 00:08:18,331 --> 00:08:20,667 another good friend, 364 00:08:20,767 --> 00:08:21,901 Jake Murray. 365 00:08:22,350 --> 00:08:23,536 Both will be running later. 366 00:08:24,704 --> 00:08:27,607 And of course, Adam's parents 367 00:08:24,704 --> 00:08:27,607 are on his sideline. 368 00:08:27,707 --> 00:08:30,510 Mom, Vicki, already looking 369 00:08:27,707 --> 00:08:30,510 nervous for her boy. 370 00:08:32,780 --> 00:08:34,848 [countdown beeping] 371 00:08:34,948 --> 00:08:36,750 Here we go. 372 00:08:36,850 --> 00:08:39,853 Rock-solid Adam Rayl, 373 00:08:36,850 --> 00:08:39,853 taking on Stage Two. 374 00:08:40,286 --> 00:08:41,454 Uh-oh. 375 00:08:40,286 --> 00:08:41,454 - Whoa. 376 00:08:41,554 --> 00:08:42,956 - He almost knocked 377 00:08:41,554 --> 00:08:42,956 a ball off. 378 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:45,910 - That was almost a disaster. 379 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:46,393 But he's gotta put it 380 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:46,393 behind him 381 00:08:46,493 --> 00:08:49,529 and concentrate 382 00:08:46,493 --> 00:08:49,529 on this new Salmon Ladder. 383 00:08:49,629 --> 00:08:53,299 - Adam Rayl, having a couple 384 00:08:49,629 --> 00:08:53,299 close calls early on. 385 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:54,868 - And you can see that 386 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:54,868 transfer. 387 00:08:54,968 --> 00:08:56,690 Nice transfer. 388 00:08:54,968 --> 00:08:56,690 You see? 389 00:08:56,169 --> 00:08:57,671 Now he's got it sitting 390 00:08:56,169 --> 00:08:57,671 in that cradle. 391 00:08:57,771 --> 00:08:59,305 - And he finishes off the 392 00:08:57,771 --> 00:08:59,305 Salmon Ladder 393 00:08:59,406 --> 00:09:01,741 but took a little more effort 394 00:08:59,406 --> 00:09:01,741 than he wanted. 395 00:09:01,841 --> 00:09:04,611 Working his way down 396 00:09:01,841 --> 00:09:04,611 to V Formation. 397 00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:08,810 Rayl is one of the heavier 398 00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:08,810 athletes, at 175 pounds, 399 00:09:08,181 --> 00:09:10,250 and he's got some tree trunks 400 00:09:08,181 --> 00:09:10,250 for arms. 401 00:09:11,170 --> 00:09:12,318 - Yeah! 402 00:09:11,170 --> 00:09:12,318 - Whoo, okay! 403 00:09:12,419 --> 00:09:14,354 - As you can see, 404 00:09:12,419 --> 00:09:14,354 powering it up. 405 00:09:14,454 --> 00:09:15,722 Now on the way down. 406 00:09:15,822 --> 00:09:18,191 Has to land on those upside 407 00:09:15,822 --> 00:09:18,191 down Vs. 408 00:09:18,291 --> 00:09:20,794 - All right, you got it. 409 00:09:18,291 --> 00:09:20,794 Come on, baby! 410 00:09:20,894 --> 00:09:23,630 - And he skipped the first 411 00:09:20,894 --> 00:09:23,630 one, lands on the second. 412 00:09:23,730 --> 00:09:25,310 - Now he may go walk down 413 00:09:25,650 --> 00:09:26,700 to that fourth handle, here, 414 00:09:25,650 --> 00:09:26,700 Akbar. 415 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:29,690 He is making some 416 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:29,690 dramatic moves. 417 00:09:31,137 --> 00:09:33,640 - Ooh. 418 00:09:31,137 --> 00:09:33,640 Look at that! 419 00:09:33,740 --> 00:09:35,675 - And you can see 420 00:09:33,740 --> 00:09:35,675 that right hand 421 00:09:35,775 --> 00:09:38,345 barely able to hold--hang on. 422 00:09:35,775 --> 00:09:38,345 - Get out of there, Adam. 423 00:09:38,445 --> 00:09:40,113 - Nice! 424 00:09:38,445 --> 00:09:40,113 - Adam Rayl has had 425 00:09:40,213 --> 00:09:42,415 some close calls already. 426 00:09:43,490 --> 00:09:44,718 - Way to go! 427 00:09:44,818 --> 00:09:47,320 - And up next is this new one, 428 00:09:44,818 --> 00:09:47,320 Hammer Drop, 429 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:49,422 and this is a wild ride. 430 00:09:49,522 --> 00:09:50,824 - Look at the way Adam is 431 00:09:49,522 --> 00:09:50,824 looking at that. 432 00:09:50,924 --> 00:09:52,692 What is this? 433 00:09:52,792 --> 00:09:53,860 - Let's go, Adam! 434 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:55,695 - Definitely making Vikki 435 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:55,695 nervous. 436 00:09:55,795 --> 00:09:57,564 - Come on! 437 00:09:57,664 --> 00:09:59,990 - So you leap out 438 00:09:57,664 --> 00:09:59,990 onto that handle, 439 00:09:59,199 --> 00:10:00,567 22-inch circumference, 440 00:10:00,667 --> 00:10:02,702 and then go for a ride. 441 00:10:00,667 --> 00:10:02,702 - Bear hug it, bear hug it! 442 00:10:02,802 --> 00:10:04,437 Oh, yeah, baby. 443 00:10:04,537 --> 00:10:07,774 - Yeah, his rock-solid grip 444 00:10:04,537 --> 00:10:07,774 is locked in. 445 00:10:07,874 --> 00:10:09,342 - And now, this is where it 446 00:10:07,874 --> 00:10:09,342 gets hard, Matt, 447 00:10:09,442 --> 00:10:11,611 because he's upside down, 448 00:10:09,442 --> 00:10:11,611 and he's gotta try 449 00:10:11,711 --> 00:10:13,847 to make his way 450 00:10:11,711 --> 00:10:13,847 over to the top. 451 00:10:13,947 --> 00:10:17,450 - And no one's climbed up on 452 00:10:13,947 --> 00:10:17,450 top that quickly. 453 00:10:17,550 --> 00:10:19,786 He's got about 1:45 left. 454 00:10:19,886 --> 00:10:21,788 - Move, Adam, move! 455 00:10:19,886 --> 00:10:21,788 - Go! Come on, move it! 456 00:10:21,888 --> 00:10:23,656 - Vikki's telling him 457 00:10:21,888 --> 00:10:23,656 to keep moving. 458 00:10:23,757 --> 00:10:26,493 Remember, he almost ran out of 459 00:10:23,757 --> 00:10:26,493 time on Stage One. 460 00:10:26,593 --> 00:10:27,827 Made it by just 1/10 of 461 00:10:26,593 --> 00:10:27,827 a second. 462 00:10:27,927 --> 00:10:29,262 - Ooh. 463 00:10:29,362 --> 00:10:31,464 - And you can see why that 464 00:10:29,362 --> 00:10:31,464 hammer pushes away. 465 00:10:31,564 --> 00:10:33,166 - So you gotta be very careful 466 00:10:31,564 --> 00:10:33,166 on that. 467 00:10:33,266 --> 00:10:35,201 And he did a great job, 468 00:10:33,266 --> 00:10:35,201 that time. 469 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:39,205 - Coming up over the top to 470 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:39,205 face the final two obstacles. 471 00:10:39,305 --> 00:10:41,740 - 90 seconds! Gotta go! 472 00:10:41,174 --> 00:10:43,643 - Sean Bryan giving him 473 00:10:41,174 --> 00:10:43,643 updates on the time 474 00:10:43,743 --> 00:10:46,479 as Rayl takes a look 475 00:10:43,743 --> 00:10:46,479 at Epic Air Surfer. 476 00:10:46,579 --> 00:10:48,515 He got to Stage Three two 477 00:10:46,579 --> 00:10:48,515 years ago. 478 00:10:48,615 --> 00:10:50,183 One of the few 479 00:10:48,615 --> 00:10:50,183 from that year 480 00:10:50,283 --> 00:10:52,519 to avoid the 481 00:10:50,283 --> 00:10:52,519 Stage Three curse. 482 00:10:52,619 --> 00:10:54,554 - Here we go 483 00:10:52,619 --> 00:10:54,554 on Epic Air Surfer. 484 00:10:54,654 --> 00:10:56,220 And unlike Isaiah Thomas, 485 00:10:56,122 --> 00:10:58,692 he's moving the board forward 486 00:10:56,122 --> 00:10:58,692 before he jumps. 487 00:10:58,792 --> 00:11:00,160 Not a lot of room for error. 488 00:11:00,260 --> 00:11:01,494 He landed! 489 00:11:00,260 --> 00:11:01,494 - Perfect. 490 00:11:01,594 --> 00:11:02,862 Watch that left side, 491 00:11:01,594 --> 00:11:02,862 a little forward. 492 00:11:02,962 --> 00:11:03,963 - Nice, okay! 493 00:11:04,640 --> 00:11:05,565 - And left side forward, 494 00:11:04,640 --> 00:11:05,565 again! 495 00:11:05,665 --> 00:11:08,768 - And he's 5'11", 175 pounds, 496 00:11:05,665 --> 00:11:08,768 so that's a lot of impact. 497 00:11:08,868 --> 00:11:10,637 That's a foot drop down there, 498 00:11:10,737 --> 00:11:12,806 and you can see 499 00:11:10,737 --> 00:11:12,806 he's holding on. 500 00:11:12,906 --> 00:11:14,240 - Rayl does it. 501 00:11:14,341 --> 00:11:16,760 Got under a minute for his 502 00:11:14,341 --> 00:11:16,760 final obstacle, 503 00:11:16,109 --> 00:11:17,210 Falling Shelves. 504 00:11:17,310 --> 00:11:19,646 This will test his grip. 505 00:11:17,310 --> 00:11:19,646 Four moves. 506 00:11:19,746 --> 00:11:21,648 - 50 seconds! 507 00:11:19,746 --> 00:11:21,648 - You gotta go! 508 00:11:21,748 --> 00:11:23,830 - Mama Vikki over 509 00:11:21,748 --> 00:11:23,830 there screaming 510 00:11:23,116 --> 00:11:24,517 for him to 511 00:11:23,116 --> 00:11:24,517 start Flying Shelves. 512 00:11:24,617 --> 00:11:26,920 - Gotta move! 513 00:11:24,617 --> 00:11:26,920 Gotta move! Go! 514 00:11:27,870 --> 00:11:28,355 - Sean Bryan, too. 515 00:11:28,455 --> 00:11:30,590 And look at this, Akbar, 516 00:11:28,455 --> 00:11:30,590 35 seconds. 517 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:32,192 Rayl needs to get going, 518 00:11:32,292 --> 00:11:34,294 'cause it's easy 519 00:11:32,292 --> 00:11:34,294 to take extra swings here. 520 00:11:34,394 --> 00:11:37,330 - The first two lock into 521 00:11:34,394 --> 00:11:37,330 place, the third one doesn't. 522 00:11:37,430 --> 00:11:39,332 And then he's gotta come 523 00:11:37,430 --> 00:11:39,332 into a reverse grab, 524 00:11:39,432 --> 00:11:41,801 so it can mess 525 00:11:39,432 --> 00:11:41,801 with your timing. 526 00:11:41,901 --> 00:11:43,203 - Now this one will not lock 527 00:11:41,901 --> 00:11:43,203 in place, 528 00:11:43,303 --> 00:11:45,672 it will be free-moving 529 00:11:43,303 --> 00:11:45,672 onto a reverse grab 530 00:11:45,772 --> 00:11:46,673 on the final handle. 531 00:11:46,773 --> 00:11:48,108 Under 20 seconds! 532 00:11:48,208 --> 00:11:50,410 - Hold that body, 533 00:11:48,208 --> 00:11:50,410 and see that reverse grab. 534 00:11:50,510 --> 00:11:52,312 He sees it coming, Matt. 535 00:11:52,846 --> 00:11:54,481 Whoa! 536 00:11:52,846 --> 00:11:54,481 - Ohh! 537 00:11:54,581 --> 00:11:57,183 - Oh, no! 538 00:11:57,283 --> 00:11:59,119 - That was so close! 539 00:11:57,283 --> 00:11:59,119 - The rocks-- 540 00:11:59,185 --> 00:12:03,356 The rock-solid grip fails him 541 00:11:59,185 --> 00:12:03,356 on Falling Shelves. 542 00:12:04,624 --> 00:12:07,127 - No, no. 543 00:12:07,227 --> 00:12:10,630 - And Vikki is 544 00:12:07,227 --> 00:12:10,630 in complete shock. 545 00:12:10,130 --> 00:12:12,432 Mama Vikki is devastated, 546 00:12:10,130 --> 00:12:12,432 Matt. 547 00:12:13,166 --> 00:12:15,201 He was starting 548 00:12:13,166 --> 00:12:15,201 to run out of time, 549 00:12:15,301 --> 00:12:16,536 so he may have rushed it. 550 00:12:16,636 --> 00:12:18,905 But watch his hands 551 00:12:16,636 --> 00:12:18,905 on the final shelf. 552 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:20,206 It's a blind grab, 553 00:12:20,306 --> 00:12:23,760 and he just misses 554 00:12:20,306 --> 00:12:23,760 with his left hand. 555 00:12:23,143 --> 00:12:24,811 So close. 556 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:30,717 - To be that close and come up 557 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:30,717 short, you know that hurts. 558 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:36,389 Tonight, our remaining 559 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:36,389 athletes take their shot 560 00:12:36,489 --> 00:12:38,558 at Stage Two. 561 00:12:38,658 --> 00:12:40,927 Including Chicago's 562 00:12:38,658 --> 00:12:40,927 history-making, 563 00:12:41,940 --> 00:12:42,950 Jesse "Flex" Labreck. 564 00:12:42,629 --> 00:12:43,697 - Whoo! 565 00:12:44,964 --> 00:12:46,433 - "The Weatherman," 566 00:12:44,964 --> 00:12:46,433 Connecticut's Joe Moravsky. 567 00:12:46,533 --> 00:12:49,502 [buzzer blares] 568 00:12:46,533 --> 00:12:49,502 - Let's go! 569 00:12:49,602 --> 00:12:53,206 - And the speedster from 570 00:12:49,602 --> 00:12:53,206 Colorado, Jake Murray. 571 00:12:53,306 --> 00:12:56,142 By far the fastest time! 572 00:12:56,242 --> 00:12:59,312 It's all coming up, 573 00:12:56,242 --> 00:12:59,312 on the season finale 574 00:13:07,153 --> 00:13:07,287 . 575 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:11,570 - Welcome back to our 576 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:11,570 season finale. 577 00:13:12,425 --> 00:13:15,950 Minutes ago, top competitor 578 00:13:12,425 --> 00:13:15,950 Adam Rayl saw his season end 579 00:13:15,195 --> 00:13:16,963 on the final falling shelf. 580 00:13:17,630 --> 00:13:18,565 [all exclaim] 581 00:13:18,665 --> 00:13:20,660 And while we were away, 582 00:13:20,133 --> 00:13:22,469 his roommate and training 583 00:13:20,133 --> 00:13:22,469 partner, Sean Bryan, 584 00:13:22,569 --> 00:13:23,837 the Papal Ninja 585 00:13:23,937 --> 00:13:25,739 got his shot at Stage Two. 586 00:13:25,839 --> 00:13:27,440 - Oh, big jump. 587 00:13:27,540 --> 00:13:29,943 - The four-time national 588 00:13:27,540 --> 00:13:29,943 finalist crushed 589 00:13:30,760 --> 00:13:31,878 the first five obstacles. 590 00:13:31,978 --> 00:13:33,980 - He is moving, Matt! 591 00:13:34,800 --> 00:13:35,982 - And just like 592 00:13:34,800 --> 00:13:35,982 with Adam Rayl, 593 00:13:36,820 --> 00:13:39,853 it all came down to a showdown 594 00:13:36,820 --> 00:13:39,853 with the final Falling Shelf. 595 00:13:39,953 --> 00:13:41,870 Here we go! 596 00:13:41,154 --> 00:13:43,123 Oh! 597 00:13:41,154 --> 00:13:43,123 - No! 598 00:13:44,424 --> 00:13:47,560 - Just missed it! 599 00:13:44,424 --> 00:13:47,560 Ugh! 600 00:13:47,927 --> 00:13:49,996 - We got it next time, man. 601 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:51,731 - And these two top 602 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:51,731 competitors 603 00:13:51,831 --> 00:13:54,200 will have to wait 604 00:13:51,831 --> 00:13:54,200 till next year. 605 00:13:55,502 --> 00:13:57,637 So, two of our most 606 00:13:55,502 --> 00:13:57,637 experienced 607 00:13:57,737 --> 00:13:59,105 came up just short. 608 00:13:59,205 --> 00:14:01,675 And now, our youngest 609 00:13:59,205 --> 00:14:01,675 competitor ever 610 00:14:01,775 --> 00:14:04,177 is gonna give Stage Two 611 00:14:01,775 --> 00:14:04,177 a shot. 612 00:14:04,277 --> 00:14:07,747 This is 15-year-old 613 00:14:04,277 --> 00:14:07,747 Enzo DeFerrari Wilson. 614 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:10,283 Stepping into the spotlight, 615 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:10,283 might be intimidating 616 00:14:10,383 --> 00:14:11,785 for most teenagers, 617 00:14:11,885 --> 00:14:15,155 but Electric Enzo 618 00:14:11,885 --> 00:14:15,155 is an overachiever. 619 00:14:17,624 --> 00:14:20,326 - I was six years-old when I 620 00:14:17,624 --> 00:14:20,326 started ocean conservation. 621 00:14:20,427 --> 00:14:23,129 I was 11 years-old when I 622 00:14:20,427 --> 00:14:23,129 started making YouTube videos. 623 00:14:23,229 --> 00:14:25,632 Yeah! Let's go! 624 00:14:25,732 --> 00:14:26,966 I was 12 years-old 625 00:14:25,732 --> 00:14:26,966 when I started 626 00:14:27,670 --> 00:14:29,269 my own ocean conservation 627 00:14:27,670 --> 00:14:29,269 organization. 628 00:14:29,369 --> 00:14:31,710 I was 13 years-old 629 00:14:29,369 --> 00:14:31,710 when me and a friend of mine 630 00:14:31,104 --> 00:14:32,872 made a sculpture for the NFL. 631 00:14:32,972 --> 00:14:34,908 And now, at 15, 632 00:14:32,972 --> 00:14:34,908 I'm the youngest ever 633 00:14:35,750 --> 00:14:36,309 to complete Stage One. 634 00:14:36,409 --> 00:14:38,780 - That red light doesn't mean 635 00:14:36,409 --> 00:14:38,780 stop. 636 00:14:38,111 --> 00:14:39,212 That red light means go! 637 00:14:39,312 --> 00:14:40,213 - Four seconds! 638 00:14:39,312 --> 00:14:40,213 - Four, three, two-- 639 00:14:40,313 --> 00:14:41,281 [buzzer blares] 640 00:14:40,313 --> 00:14:41,281 - Yes! 641 00:14:43,116 --> 00:14:46,986 - He has always been 642 00:14:43,116 --> 00:14:46,986 ahead of his age. 643 00:14:47,870 --> 00:14:49,889 He is so dedicated and 644 00:14:47,870 --> 00:14:49,889 determined, 645 00:14:49,989 --> 00:14:54,127 and extremely laser-focused 646 00:14:49,989 --> 00:14:54,127 in everything he does. 647 00:14:54,928 --> 00:14:56,896 - Tonight it's definitely 648 00:14:54,928 --> 00:14:56,896 a little bit overwhelming 649 00:14:56,996 --> 00:14:59,699 to be on Stage Two in the 650 00:14:56,996 --> 00:14:59,699 national finals. 651 00:14:59,799 --> 00:15:01,167 There's gonna be fire shooting 652 00:14:59,799 --> 00:15:01,167 out of the obstacles 653 00:15:01,267 --> 00:15:02,469 when I'm on it. 654 00:15:02,569 --> 00:15:03,803 Everything's like 30 feet 655 00:15:02,569 --> 00:15:03,803 in the air, 656 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:05,472 and it is scary to be here, 657 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:08,410 but I'm already used to proving 658 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:08,410 that age isn't gonna stop me. 659 00:15:12,779 --> 00:15:15,548 - And Electric Enzo has his 660 00:15:12,779 --> 00:15:15,548 mom, dad, and sister 661 00:15:15,648 --> 00:15:18,518 cheering him on 662 00:15:15,648 --> 00:15:18,518 from the sidelines. 663 00:15:18,618 --> 00:15:21,221 And he's got lots of 664 00:15:18,618 --> 00:15:21,221 supporters back in Florida, 665 00:15:21,321 --> 00:15:23,656 including his grandparents 666 00:15:21,321 --> 00:15:23,656 and uncles. 667 00:15:24,791 --> 00:15:27,527 [countdown beeping] 668 00:15:27,627 --> 00:15:29,963 Just started his sophomore 669 00:15:27,627 --> 00:15:29,963 year in high school, 670 00:15:30,630 --> 00:15:32,732 but he could be a millionaire 671 00:15:30,630 --> 00:15:32,732 before the night's over. 672 00:15:32,832 --> 00:15:33,933 - Well, so far, Matt, 673 00:15:34,670 --> 00:15:35,635 he's lived up to the 674 00:15:34,670 --> 00:15:35,635 expectation. 675 00:15:35,735 --> 00:15:37,604 Finds himself here 676 00:15:35,735 --> 00:15:37,604 on Stage Two, 677 00:15:37,704 --> 00:15:39,439 and he has been electric 678 00:15:37,704 --> 00:15:39,439 this season. 679 00:15:39,539 --> 00:15:40,940 - The challenge is going to be 680 00:15:41,740 --> 00:15:44,210 to try to keep those forearms 681 00:15:41,740 --> 00:15:44,210 from getting pumped out. 682 00:15:44,310 --> 00:15:47,800 Weighs only 130 pounds. 683 00:15:47,113 --> 00:15:49,449 And he makes quick work 684 00:15:47,113 --> 00:15:49,449 of the Double Salmon Ladder. 685 00:15:49,549 --> 00:15:52,285 Remember, our only Stage Two 686 00:15:49,549 --> 00:15:52,285 finisher so far, 687 00:15:52,385 --> 00:15:55,880 is a teenager, Vance Walker, 688 00:15:52,385 --> 00:15:55,880 who did it last week. 689 00:15:55,188 --> 00:15:56,823 I'm liking this, though. 690 00:15:56,923 --> 00:16:01,294 Looking calm, and looking like 691 00:15:56,923 --> 00:16:01,294 a very efficient run thus far. 692 00:16:01,394 --> 00:16:03,163 Oh, ho ho! 693 00:16:04,164 --> 00:16:06,990 Great job using 694 00:16:04,164 --> 00:16:06,990 that full body. 695 00:16:06,199 --> 00:16:08,468 - The pressure doesn't seem to 696 00:16:06,199 --> 00:16:08,468 get to these teenagers. 697 00:16:08,568 --> 00:16:09,803 They just go out there 698 00:16:08,568 --> 00:16:09,803 and have fun. 699 00:16:09,903 --> 00:16:11,271 - Now has to work his way 700 00:16:09,903 --> 00:16:11,271 down the Vs. 701 00:16:11,371 --> 00:16:12,472 - You got this one, 702 00:16:11,371 --> 00:16:12,472 don't worry. 703 00:16:12,572 --> 00:16:13,473 You got this. 704 00:16:13,573 --> 00:16:14,874 Yeah. 705 00:16:13,573 --> 00:16:14,874 - Yeah! 706 00:16:15,410 --> 00:16:16,710 - Electing--using the hips 707 00:16:15,410 --> 00:16:16,710 to try to preserve 708 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:19,450 some of that grip strength. 709 00:16:19,112 --> 00:16:20,613 - Nice. 710 00:16:19,112 --> 00:16:20,613 But be careful, now. 711 00:16:20,714 --> 00:16:22,480 This is a little tricky, too. 712 00:16:22,820 --> 00:16:24,184 You see these bars 713 00:16:22,820 --> 00:16:24,184 are quite wide. 714 00:16:24,284 --> 00:16:25,952 - Now, you do have to touch 715 00:16:24,284 --> 00:16:25,952 that fourth-- 716 00:16:26,520 --> 00:16:27,420 - Oh, no! 717 00:16:28,922 --> 00:16:30,724 - All right, Enzo. 718 00:16:28,922 --> 00:16:30,724 - That's all right, Enzo! 719 00:16:31,958 --> 00:16:34,794 - Electric Enzo looked very 720 00:16:31,958 --> 00:16:34,794 strong to that point, 721 00:16:34,894 --> 00:16:37,630 but the hands got uneven, 722 00:16:37,163 --> 00:16:40,660 and he was shocked 723 00:16:37,163 --> 00:16:40,660 on V Formation. 724 00:16:41,434 --> 00:16:43,103 - Going into that third V, 725 00:16:43,203 --> 00:16:46,206 his hands landed very close 726 00:16:43,203 --> 00:16:46,206 together. 727 00:16:46,306 --> 00:16:48,141 And they just slipped right 728 00:16:46,306 --> 00:16:48,141 off. 729 00:16:48,241 --> 00:16:50,510 But such a great season 730 00:16:48,241 --> 00:16:50,510 for this kid, 731 00:16:50,610 --> 00:16:53,380 the youngest ever 732 00:16:50,610 --> 00:16:53,380 on Stage Two. 733 00:16:55,849 --> 00:16:58,485 - Youngest person ever out 734 00:16:55,849 --> 00:16:58,485 here, Enzo, 735 00:16:58,585 --> 00:17:00,200 You did it. 736 00:17:00,530 --> 00:17:01,187 You did it, kid. 737 00:17:00,530 --> 00:17:01,187 I love you. 738 00:17:01,287 --> 00:17:02,655 - All right, love you. 739 00:17:02,756 --> 00:17:04,290 - Great job, great job! 740 00:17:02,756 --> 00:17:04,290 - We love you. Love you! 741 00:17:04,391 --> 00:17:06,726 - All right. 742 00:17:04,391 --> 00:17:06,726 - Love you, buddy. 743 00:17:07,460 --> 00:17:12,320 - Coming up, only two women 744 00:17:07,460 --> 00:17:12,320 have ever been here before. 745 00:17:12,980 --> 00:17:14,868 Tonight, Jesse "Flex" Labreck 746 00:17:12,980 --> 00:17:14,868 becomes the third. 747 00:17:15,350 --> 00:17:16,269 - Here we go! 748 00:17:16,369 --> 00:17:18,304 - Her run at Stage Two history 749 00:17:16,369 --> 00:17:18,304 is just ahead. 750 00:17:18,405 --> 00:17:19,406 [buzzer blares] 751 00:17:19,506 --> 00:17:21,174 - Whoo! 752 00:17:19,506 --> 00:17:21,174 - On the season finale 753 00:17:27,147 --> 00:17:27,247 . 754 00:17:29,490 --> 00:17:30,950 - Welcome back to Las Vegas 755 00:17:29,490 --> 00:17:30,950 and the national finals 756 00:17:31,718 --> 00:17:33,353 of "American Ninja Warrior." 757 00:17:33,453 --> 00:17:35,889 Six-time veteran 758 00:17:33,453 --> 00:17:35,889 Tyler Yamauchi, 759 00:17:36,560 --> 00:17:39,920 is having his best season ever 760 00:17:36,560 --> 00:17:39,920 at 36 years-old. 761 00:17:39,192 --> 00:17:41,761 - I'm expecting big things 762 00:17:39,192 --> 00:17:41,761 from Tyler Yamauchi. 763 00:17:41,861 --> 00:17:44,631 - Though he's the shortest 764 00:17:41,861 --> 00:17:44,631 competitor at 5'1", 765 00:17:44,731 --> 00:17:46,366 the man nicknamed 766 00:17:44,731 --> 00:17:46,366 "The Muscle Ball" 767 00:17:46,466 --> 00:17:49,569 has been rolling all season, 768 00:17:46,466 --> 00:17:49,569 hitting three buzzers. 769 00:17:49,669 --> 00:17:51,871 - Great recovery 770 00:17:49,669 --> 00:17:51,871 by Tyker Yamauchi. 771 00:17:51,971 --> 00:17:53,807 - The father of three was 772 00:17:51,971 --> 00:17:53,807 trying to make it 773 00:17:53,907 --> 00:17:56,209 to Stage Three 774 00:17:53,907 --> 00:17:56,209 for the first time ever... 775 00:17:56,309 --> 00:17:57,644 - Nice cl--- 776 00:17:56,309 --> 00:17:57,644 Oh! 777 00:17:57,744 --> 00:18:00,130 - But he couldn't wrap his 778 00:17:57,744 --> 00:18:00,130 arms around Hammer Drop 779 00:18:00,460 --> 00:18:01,581 and his season 780 00:18:00,460 --> 00:18:01,581 came to an end. 781 00:18:02,682 --> 00:18:04,751 Then it was the "Law Ninja," 782 00:18:04,851 --> 00:18:06,753 Texas attorney 783 00:18:04,851 --> 00:18:06,753 Brian Burkhardt, 784 00:18:06,853 --> 00:18:08,922 who was wearing 785 00:18:06,853 --> 00:18:08,922 the safety pass he won 786 00:18:09,220 --> 00:18:11,191 for beating Daniel Gil 787 00:18:09,220 --> 00:18:11,191 on the Power Tower 788 00:18:11,291 --> 00:18:12,926 in the semifinals. 789 00:18:13,260 --> 00:18:14,828 Burkhardt's a five-time 790 00:18:13,260 --> 00:18:14,828 veteran 791 00:18:14,928 --> 00:18:16,529 trying to make it 792 00:18:14,928 --> 00:18:16,529 to Stage Three 793 00:18:16,629 --> 00:18:18,598 for the first time 794 00:18:16,629 --> 00:18:18,598 in his career. 795 00:18:18,698 --> 00:18:20,867 - Oh! No! 796 00:18:21,340 --> 00:18:23,837 - But he fell early 797 00:18:21,340 --> 00:18:23,837 on the Double Salmon Ladder. 798 00:18:23,937 --> 00:18:26,473 Though, with his safety pass, 799 00:18:23,937 --> 00:18:26,473 he'll get another run 800 00:18:26,573 --> 00:18:28,141 at the course later tonight. 801 00:18:28,241 --> 00:18:30,510 [Velcro tearing] 802 00:18:28,241 --> 00:18:30,510 - Good thing I got this guy. 803 00:18:30,610 --> 00:18:31,611 I'll need it. 804 00:18:32,879 --> 00:18:36,116 - Well, our next athlete 805 00:18:32,879 --> 00:18:36,116 also has a safety pass. 806 00:18:36,216 --> 00:18:38,318 This is Colorado's 807 00:18:36,216 --> 00:18:38,318 Austin Gray. 808 00:18:38,418 --> 00:18:40,387 He was last year's runner-up. 809 00:18:40,487 --> 00:18:42,522 He just lost to Daniel Gil, 810 00:18:42,622 --> 00:18:43,923 but in other ways, 811 00:18:44,570 --> 00:18:46,192 last season was a big win 812 00:18:44,570 --> 00:18:46,192 for him. 813 00:18:47,494 --> 00:18:48,828 - There you go. 814 00:18:47,494 --> 00:18:48,828 Okay. 815 00:18:48,928 --> 00:18:52,165 - Austin Gray gets 816 00:18:48,928 --> 00:18:52,165 that buzzer! 817 00:18:52,265 --> 00:18:54,670 - Last season, you know, 818 00:18:52,265 --> 00:18:54,670 I was single, 819 00:18:54,100 --> 00:18:55,680 kind of looking, 820 00:18:55,101 --> 00:18:56,269 let's make something happen. 821 00:18:56,369 --> 00:18:58,338 - You got a message for those 822 00:18:56,369 --> 00:18:58,338 watching, Austin. 823 00:18:58,438 --> 00:19:00,400 - You know, DMs are open. 824 00:19:00,140 --> 00:19:02,375 - Oh, DMs are open. 825 00:19:00,140 --> 00:19:02,375 Okay! 826 00:19:02,475 --> 00:19:03,777 - That line definitely worked. 827 00:19:05,278 --> 00:19:07,180 Jaelyn kind of came 828 00:19:05,278 --> 00:19:07,180 into my life at that point, 829 00:19:07,280 --> 00:19:09,149 and it's been great 830 00:19:07,280 --> 00:19:09,149 since then. 831 00:19:09,249 --> 00:19:10,183 We've got a lot in common. 832 00:19:10,283 --> 00:19:11,584 We both love Ninja. 833 00:19:11,685 --> 00:19:13,319 We both love gymnastics 834 00:19:11,685 --> 00:19:13,319 and working out. 835 00:19:13,420 --> 00:19:14,654 - Whoo! 836 00:19:14,754 --> 00:19:16,389 - We train together, 837 00:19:14,754 --> 00:19:16,389 we push each other, 838 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,725 and we actually live 839 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,725 together now. 840 00:19:18,825 --> 00:19:21,294 - * So infatuated 841 00:19:21,394 --> 00:19:25,432 - My confidence is coming from 842 00:19:21,394 --> 00:19:25,432 having my girlfriend 843 00:19:25,532 --> 00:19:26,433 on the sidelines. 844 00:19:25,532 --> 00:19:26,433 - Come on, Austin! 845 00:19:26,533 --> 00:19:27,767 - Whoo! That was good! 846 00:19:27,867 --> 00:19:29,469 - Every time I step 847 00:19:27,867 --> 00:19:29,469 on a start platform, 848 00:19:29,569 --> 00:19:32,380 I get to wear my shirt that 849 00:19:29,569 --> 00:19:32,380 says "Show Your Spare." 850 00:19:32,138 --> 00:19:34,674 And that champions a cause 851 00:19:32,138 --> 00:19:34,674 for organ donation 852 00:19:34,774 --> 00:19:37,444 that transcends my performance 853 00:19:34,774 --> 00:19:37,444 on the course. 854 00:19:37,544 --> 00:19:39,450 I'm gonna take 855 00:19:37,544 --> 00:19:39,450 Share Your Spare 856 00:19:39,112 --> 00:19:40,814 all the way to the top 857 00:19:39,112 --> 00:19:40,814 of Stage Four. 858 00:19:43,450 --> 00:19:44,818 - Let's go, Austin! 859 00:19:44,918 --> 00:19:47,187 - And Jaelyn's on the sideline 860 00:19:44,918 --> 00:19:47,187 here in Vegas 861 00:19:47,287 --> 00:19:49,823 along with one of Austin's 862 00:19:47,287 --> 00:19:49,823 students, Taylor Greene, 863 00:19:49,923 --> 00:19:52,525 who's competing on 864 00:19:49,923 --> 00:19:52,525 "Ninja Junior" this season. 865 00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:55,395 Austin's roommates, 866 00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:55,395 Nate Hansen and Kevin Carbone, 867 00:19:55,495 --> 00:19:56,496 are also over there. 868 00:19:57,697 --> 00:19:59,899 And there's the friend 869 00:19:57,697 --> 00:19:59,899 who he gave a kidney to, 870 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:02,669 Kaylee Adams, watching 871 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:02,669 along with her sister. 872 00:20:02,769 --> 00:20:05,271 [countdown beeping] 873 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:09,342 - We've seen a laundry list 874 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:09,342 of good ninjas go out, Matt. 875 00:20:09,442 --> 00:20:11,277 He's gotta put it 876 00:20:09,442 --> 00:20:11,277 to the back of his mind. 877 00:20:11,378 --> 00:20:14,314 - Well, he's the only athlete 878 00:20:11,378 --> 00:20:14,314 left with a safety pass, 879 00:20:14,414 --> 00:20:16,349 he can only use it on Stage 880 00:20:14,414 --> 00:20:16,349 One or Two, 881 00:20:16,449 --> 00:20:18,718 but not on Stage Three. 882 00:20:18,818 --> 00:20:21,121 - Yes dude, yes dude. 883 00:20:18,818 --> 00:20:21,121 - Great precision there. 884 00:20:21,221 --> 00:20:23,289 You can see that top cradle, 885 00:20:21,221 --> 00:20:23,289 that's new 886 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:26,993 on this Double Salmon Ladder, 887 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:26,993 and Austin Gray, real smooth. 888 00:20:27,930 --> 00:20:28,528 - Come on, Austin! 889 00:20:27,930 --> 00:20:28,528 You got it! 890 00:20:28,928 --> 00:20:30,697 - Move over to V Formation. 891 00:20:30,797 --> 00:20:33,233 Austin didn't face this 892 00:20:30,797 --> 00:20:33,233 obstacle in qualifying, 893 00:20:33,333 --> 00:20:34,734 it's brand new to him. 894 00:20:34,834 --> 00:20:37,700 And you can see him trying to 895 00:20:34,834 --> 00:20:37,700 make double moves, 896 00:20:37,170 --> 00:20:40,306 but he's spinning in circles 897 00:20:37,170 --> 00:20:40,306 and wasting a lot of energy. 898 00:20:40,407 --> 00:20:42,876 - And Austin Gray struggling 899 00:20:40,407 --> 00:20:42,876 a bit. 900 00:20:42,976 --> 00:20:45,412 - Whoa. You can see how 901 00:20:42,976 --> 00:20:45,412 laborious that was 902 00:20:45,512 --> 00:20:47,470 and that's the kind of thing 903 00:20:45,512 --> 00:20:47,470 that'll catch up to you 904 00:20:47,147 --> 00:20:48,148 later in the run. 905 00:20:49,416 --> 00:20:51,785 - So he's gonna skip that 906 00:20:49,416 --> 00:20:51,785 first V on the way down. 907 00:20:51,885 --> 00:20:54,954 Trying to be efficient 908 00:20:51,885 --> 00:20:54,954 here, as few moves as possible 909 00:20:55,550 --> 00:20:56,623 going to that fourth handle. 910 00:20:56,723 --> 00:20:58,124 - He's breathing heavily, 911 00:20:58,224 --> 00:21:00,126 but he's trying to take 912 00:20:58,224 --> 00:21:00,126 the shortest route. 913 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:02,629 - And he's through. 914 00:21:04,698 --> 00:21:06,660 Good job, good pace. 915 00:21:06,990 --> 00:21:07,600 And the Hammer Drop, 916 00:21:06,990 --> 00:21:07,600 the challenge here, 917 00:21:07,701 --> 00:21:10,170 the key, 918 00:21:07,701 --> 00:21:10,170 get those legs wrapped around. 919 00:21:10,270 --> 00:21:13,730 - Yeah, Matt, once you get the 920 00:21:10,270 --> 00:21:13,730 legs and arms wrapped, 921 00:21:13,106 --> 00:21:14,774 it's very important 922 00:21:13,106 --> 00:21:14,774 to make sure you get 923 00:21:14,874 --> 00:21:17,744 to the top of it before it 924 00:21:14,874 --> 00:21:17,744 stops moving. 925 00:21:17,844 --> 00:21:22,349 The longer you hang on, the 926 00:21:17,844 --> 00:21:22,349 more you waste that energy. 927 00:21:22,449 --> 00:21:23,917 You see a lot of the ninjas 928 00:21:22,449 --> 00:21:23,917 holding on, 929 00:21:24,840 --> 00:21:25,118 waiting for it to settle. 930 00:21:25,218 --> 00:21:26,386 You gotta start doing it now. 931 00:21:26,486 --> 00:21:28,488 - Well he did. 932 00:21:26,486 --> 00:21:28,488 He moved quickly. 933 00:21:28,588 --> 00:21:29,689 - Nice. 934 00:21:29,789 --> 00:21:31,558 - Austin Gray getting up. 935 00:21:31,658 --> 00:21:35,495 150 pounds, gotta be cautious 936 00:21:31,658 --> 00:21:35,495 on this push. 937 00:21:35,595 --> 00:21:39,833 Again, that hammer's not 938 00:21:35,595 --> 00:21:39,833 fixed, it will push away 939 00:21:39,933 --> 00:21:41,134 equal to your momentum. 940 00:21:39,933 --> 00:21:41,134 - Get up high on that rope 941 00:21:41,234 --> 00:21:42,135 so you have-- 942 00:21:41,234 --> 00:21:42,135 - Nice! 943 00:21:42,235 --> 00:21:43,370 Just like that. 944 00:21:43,470 --> 00:21:45,171 [cheers and applause] 945 00:21:45,271 --> 00:21:46,906 - Real smooth, there. 946 00:21:47,292 --> 00:21:49,976 And plenty of time for these 947 00:21:47,292 --> 00:21:49,976 final two obstacles. 948 00:21:50,110 --> 00:21:51,678 - Keep going, Austin! 949 00:21:50,110 --> 00:21:51,678 - Let's go Austin! 950 00:21:51,778 --> 00:21:53,146 - Let's go! 951 00:21:53,246 --> 00:21:55,715 - And you can see him just 952 00:21:53,246 --> 00:21:55,715 calming himself down. 953 00:21:55,815 --> 00:21:57,851 He faced the Air Surfer 954 00:21:55,815 --> 00:21:57,851 in Tacoma, 955 00:21:57,951 --> 00:21:59,886 but we have really upped 956 00:21:57,951 --> 00:21:59,886 the difficulty. 957 00:22:00,530 --> 00:22:02,288 And again, those four 958 00:22:00,530 --> 00:22:02,288 obstacles before, 959 00:22:02,389 --> 00:22:03,923 those have gassed 960 00:22:02,389 --> 00:22:03,923 the forearms. 961 00:22:04,570 --> 00:22:05,525 - To get a shot at that 962 00:22:04,570 --> 00:22:05,525 $1,000,000, 963 00:22:05,625 --> 00:22:07,293 you gotta get 964 00:22:05,625 --> 00:22:07,293 through this beast. 965 00:22:09,950 --> 00:22:10,930 - Good moves there. 966 00:22:11,640 --> 00:22:12,866 - 150 pounds coming down. 967 00:22:12,966 --> 00:22:16,690 It's a jolt to your arms 968 00:22:12,966 --> 00:22:16,690 every time you land. 969 00:22:16,136 --> 00:22:19,239 - Last time he was on Stage 970 00:22:16,136 --> 00:22:19,239 Two was three years ago, 971 00:22:19,339 --> 00:22:21,841 and he did not make it 972 00:22:19,339 --> 00:22:21,841 through. 973 00:22:21,941 --> 00:22:24,770 A big set of eyes here 974 00:22:21,941 --> 00:22:24,770 on Epic Air Surfer, 975 00:22:24,177 --> 00:22:26,479 lots to go. 976 00:22:26,579 --> 00:22:28,515 - Nice! 977 00:22:28,615 --> 00:22:30,350 He's got a little time 978 00:22:28,615 --> 00:22:30,350 to catch his breath 979 00:22:30,450 --> 00:22:33,219 and regroup for this final 980 00:22:30,450 --> 00:22:33,219 obstacle, Falling Shelves. 981 00:22:33,319 --> 00:22:35,622 [cheers and applause] 982 00:22:35,722 --> 00:22:38,291 - 16-year-old Vance Walker's 983 00:22:35,722 --> 00:22:38,291 the only one 984 00:22:38,391 --> 00:22:40,260 to conquer this obstacle 985 00:22:38,391 --> 00:22:40,260 so far. 986 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:43,563 He did it last week. 987 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:43,563 No one's done it yet tonight. 988 00:22:43,663 --> 00:22:46,332 - Come on, Austin! 989 00:22:43,663 --> 00:22:46,332 - You got it! 990 00:22:46,433 --> 00:22:48,601 - And no one has fallen 991 00:22:46,433 --> 00:22:48,601 on the first three shelves, 992 00:22:48,702 --> 00:22:51,137 only on that fourth one. 993 00:22:51,237 --> 00:22:54,107 - Yeah, this all comes down to 994 00:22:51,237 --> 00:22:54,107 the blind grab at the end. 995 00:22:54,140 --> 00:22:56,109 - Gets the second one. 996 00:22:56,142 --> 00:22:58,778 Moving quickly, 997 00:22:56,142 --> 00:22:58,778 lands the third. 998 00:22:58,878 --> 00:23:01,470 But this is the move that's 999 00:22:58,878 --> 00:23:01,470 been so difficult. 1000 00:23:01,147 --> 00:23:02,549 The reverse grab. 1001 00:23:02,649 --> 00:23:03,717 - Here we go. 1002 00:23:03,817 --> 00:23:06,219 Is he about to do it! 1003 00:23:03,817 --> 00:23:06,219 - Yes! 1004 00:23:06,319 --> 00:23:09,456 - Austin Gray's gonna have 1005 00:23:06,319 --> 00:23:09,456 a spare pass. 1006 00:23:09,556 --> 00:23:10,557 He didn't need it! 1007 00:23:10,657 --> 00:23:12,659 - Let's go! 1008 00:23:12,759 --> 00:23:15,729 [cheers and applause] 1009 00:23:20,133 --> 00:23:22,469 - The first to hit the buzzer 1010 00:23:20,133 --> 00:23:22,469 tonight. 1011 00:23:22,569 --> 00:23:26,720 - Whoo! Yeah! 1012 00:23:22,569 --> 00:23:26,720 - Good job, Austin! 1013 00:23:26,172 --> 00:23:29,209 - And he's moving on to Stage 1014 00:23:26,172 --> 00:23:29,209 Three with Vance Walker. 1015 00:23:29,309 --> 00:23:32,212 One step closer to $1,000,000. 1016 00:23:32,312 --> 00:23:35,315 - Look at him! 1017 00:23:32,312 --> 00:23:35,315 He is pumped. 1018 00:23:35,415 --> 00:23:37,784 Austin Gray was the 1019 00:23:35,415 --> 00:23:37,784 runner-up last season, 1020 00:23:37,884 --> 00:23:40,453 and he's got a chance 1021 00:23:37,884 --> 00:23:40,453 to win it all this year. 1022 00:23:40,553 --> 00:23:43,456 He made that difficult last 1023 00:23:40,553 --> 00:23:43,456 grab on Falling Shelves, 1024 00:23:54,134 --> 00:23:54,234 . 1025 00:23:55,802 --> 00:23:57,437 - Many of the teens 1026 00:23:55,802 --> 00:23:57,437 tearing it up 1027 00:23:58,204 --> 00:23:58,938 on the big course this year, 1028 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:02,442 got their start on "American 1029 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:02,442 Ninja Warrior Junior." 1030 00:24:02,542 --> 00:24:04,944 You can join Akbar and me 1031 00:24:02,542 --> 00:24:04,944 for the new season 1032 00:24:05,450 --> 00:24:07,881 of "Ninja Junior," which just 1033 00:24:05,450 --> 00:24:07,881 dropped on Peacock. 1034 00:24:08,782 --> 00:24:11,885 And moments ago, 1035 00:24:08,782 --> 00:24:11,885 another "Ninja Junior" grad, 1036 00:24:12,520 --> 00:24:14,187 16-year-old Jonathan Godbout, 1037 00:24:14,287 --> 00:24:15,822 tried to keep 1038 00:24:14,287 --> 00:24:15,822 his season alive. 1039 00:24:15,922 --> 00:24:17,457 - Good luck, Jonathan! 1040 00:24:17,557 --> 00:24:19,325 - He looks very confident, 1041 00:24:17,557 --> 00:24:19,325 Matt. 1042 00:24:19,426 --> 00:24:22,429 - The high school student from 1043 00:24:19,426 --> 00:24:22,429 Sterling, Massachusetts, 1044 00:24:22,529 --> 00:24:24,364 has been perfect this season, 1045 00:24:24,464 --> 00:24:26,433 hitting buzzers 1046 00:24:24,464 --> 00:24:26,433 on every course. 1047 00:24:26,933 --> 00:24:28,401 - Come on, Jonathan. 1048 00:24:26,933 --> 00:24:28,401 Come on. 1049 00:24:28,501 --> 00:24:29,736 - That million dollars, 1050 00:24:29,836 --> 00:24:31,271 he's getting really, really 1051 00:24:29,836 --> 00:24:31,271 close to it. 1052 00:24:31,371 --> 00:24:32,505 He can see it. 1053 00:24:32,605 --> 00:24:34,874 - Godbout plays drums 1054 00:24:32,605 --> 00:24:34,874 in a rock band, 1055 00:24:34,974 --> 00:24:38,311 and he was rockin' the course. 1056 00:24:34,974 --> 00:24:38,311 [cheering] 1057 00:24:38,411 --> 00:24:40,347 But then he reached 1058 00:24:38,411 --> 00:24:40,347 Hammer Drop. 1059 00:24:40,447 --> 00:24:42,549 - Oh! 1060 00:24:40,447 --> 00:24:42,549 [buzzer blares] 1061 00:24:42,649 --> 00:24:46,353 He got nailed. 1062 00:24:42,649 --> 00:24:46,353 [chuckles] 1063 00:24:47,987 --> 00:24:49,222 - And we've got some 1064 00:24:47,987 --> 00:24:49,222 excitement 1065 00:24:49,322 --> 00:24:50,657 on the course right now. 1066 00:24:50,757 --> 00:24:53,626 This is the lizard-loving, 1067 00:24:50,757 --> 00:24:53,626 New Jersey teenager 1068 00:24:53,727 --> 00:24:55,662 Josiah Pippel. 1069 00:24:55,762 --> 00:24:58,565 - He's getting very close. 1070 00:24:55,762 --> 00:24:58,565 - Under a minute. 1071 00:24:58,665 --> 00:25:00,330 He gets through. 1072 00:25:00,767 --> 00:25:02,569 - Yes! 1073 00:25:02,669 --> 00:25:05,305 - And a little smile there, 1074 00:25:02,669 --> 00:25:05,305 'cause he's only one obstacle 1075 00:25:05,405 --> 00:25:07,140 away from Stage Three. 1076 00:25:07,240 --> 00:25:09,809 - Whoo! Nice job! 1077 00:25:09,909 --> 00:25:12,779 - Hey, way to go, Josiah! 1078 00:25:09,909 --> 00:25:12,779 You got it! Come on! 1079 00:25:12,879 --> 00:25:15,515 - His coach, Najee Richardson, 1080 00:25:12,879 --> 00:25:15,515 offering encouragement, 1081 00:25:15,615 --> 00:25:18,218 and Josiah is staying calm. 1082 00:25:18,318 --> 00:25:19,319 - Lizards are cold-blooded, 1083 00:25:19,419 --> 00:25:21,855 but Josiah running hot 1084 00:25:19,419 --> 00:25:21,855 tonight. 1085 00:25:21,955 --> 00:25:23,323 - And here we go. 1086 00:25:23,423 --> 00:25:27,260 One obstacle between the 1087 00:25:23,423 --> 00:25:27,260 15-year-old and Stage Three. 1088 00:25:27,360 --> 00:25:29,620 Two more Falling Shelves 1089 00:25:27,360 --> 00:25:29,620 to go. 1090 00:25:29,129 --> 00:25:30,697 Down to 20 seconds. 1091 00:25:32,799 --> 00:25:34,300 Gets the third one. 1092 00:25:34,401 --> 00:25:35,468 - This is the big move. 1093 00:25:35,568 --> 00:25:38,710 - Let's go, you got this! 1094 00:25:38,104 --> 00:25:40,730 - Kick those hips. 1095 00:25:38,104 --> 00:25:40,730 Get up! 1096 00:25:40,173 --> 00:25:42,750 - Blind grab, blind grab! 1097 00:25:42,175 --> 00:25:44,978 both: Oh! 1098 00:25:48,248 --> 00:25:52,318 - Josiah Pippel, the latest 1099 00:25:48,248 --> 00:25:52,318 to be ripped off 1100 00:25:52,419 --> 00:25:54,921 on the final shelf. 1101 00:25:55,880 --> 00:25:56,890 - Look at how close he was! 1102 00:25:56,990 --> 00:26:00,260 He got both hands on, 1103 00:25:56,990 --> 00:26:00,260 but look at the left-- 1104 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:02,495 he only got a couple of 1105 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:02,495 fingers on the shelf, 1106 00:26:02,595 --> 00:26:05,231 so when it dropped down, 1107 00:26:02,595 --> 00:26:05,231 he just couldn't hold on. 1108 00:26:06,132 --> 00:26:08,601 -Good job, Josiah! 1109 00:26:06,132 --> 00:26:08,601 Whoo! 1110 00:26:08,702 --> 00:26:12,380 - A great rookie season 1111 00:26:08,702 --> 00:26:12,380 for Josiah Pippel. 1112 00:26:12,720 --> 00:26:14,908 Only 15 years old, and he 1113 00:26:12,720 --> 00:26:14,908 comes up a fingertip short 1114 00:26:15,410 --> 00:26:16,876 from making it to Stage Three. 1115 00:26:18,780 --> 00:26:21,281 - Guys, no one tonight has 1116 00:26:18,780 --> 00:26:21,281 faced Stage Two 1117 00:26:21,381 --> 00:26:23,683 more than "The Weatherman," 1118 00:26:21,381 --> 00:26:23,683 Joe Moravsky. 1119 00:26:23,783 --> 00:26:26,152 But, Joe paid a big price 1120 00:26:23,783 --> 00:26:26,152 to get here. 1121 00:26:28,540 --> 00:26:29,389 - No! 1122 00:26:28,540 --> 00:26:29,389 - Oh! 1123 00:26:29,489 --> 00:26:32,580 - He had an unexpected fall 1124 00:26:29,489 --> 00:26:32,580 on Stage One, 1125 00:26:32,158 --> 00:26:35,562 and had to use his safety pass 1126 00:26:32,158 --> 00:26:35,562 to run Stage One again. 1127 00:26:35,662 --> 00:26:37,263 He got through it 1128 00:26:35,662 --> 00:26:37,263 the second time, 1129 00:26:37,364 --> 00:26:40,600 but now he's got no insurance 1130 00:26:37,364 --> 00:26:40,600 on Stage Two. 1131 00:26:41,434 --> 00:26:44,700 - And he's looking at the 1132 00:26:41,434 --> 00:26:44,700 Stage One run on the screens. 1133 00:26:44,170 --> 00:26:46,206 It still haunts him. 1134 00:26:46,306 --> 00:26:47,941 But he's shown all season, 1135 00:26:48,740 --> 00:26:50,176 you can never count out 1136 00:26:48,740 --> 00:26:50,176 "The Weatherman." 1137 00:26:50,276 --> 00:26:52,245 That's why he has so many 1138 00:26:50,276 --> 00:26:52,245 fans. 1139 00:26:52,345 --> 00:26:54,514 Including a special young man 1140 00:26:52,345 --> 00:26:54,514 named Matthew 1141 00:26:54,614 --> 00:26:56,449 back in Joe's hometown. 1142 00:26:59,850 --> 00:27:00,153 - Come on, I'm gonna get by. 1143 00:27:01,688 --> 00:27:04,190 Oh! 1144 00:27:01,688 --> 00:27:04,190 Open net! 1145 00:27:04,290 --> 00:27:05,425 Hey! 1146 00:27:05,525 --> 00:27:07,127 Matthew's been a long-time fan 1147 00:27:05,525 --> 00:27:07,127 of the show. 1148 00:27:07,227 --> 00:27:09,290 - Yes! 1149 00:27:09,950 --> 00:27:10,300 - He was from my hometown. 1150 00:27:10,960 --> 00:27:11,431 I would see him in church. 1151 00:27:11,531 --> 00:27:14,934 And he was born with 1152 00:27:11,531 --> 00:27:14,934 a congenital heart defect. 1153 00:27:15,350 --> 00:27:17,570 - Matthew basically lives 1154 00:27:15,350 --> 00:27:17,570 with half a heart. 1155 00:27:17,671 --> 00:27:20,173 Right now he's had four 1156 00:27:17,671 --> 00:27:20,173 open-heart surgeries. 1157 00:27:20,273 --> 00:27:21,908 - All right, let me see your 1158 00:27:20,273 --> 00:27:21,908 pullup. 1159 00:27:22,420 --> 00:27:24,377 - Joe has always been there 1160 00:27:22,420 --> 00:27:24,377 for me. 1161 00:27:24,477 --> 00:27:25,745 - Yeah, that's pretty good. 1162 00:27:25,845 --> 00:27:28,515 - In the good times, 1163 00:27:25,845 --> 00:27:28,515 the bad times, 1164 00:27:30,817 --> 00:27:32,152 - Oh ho ho! 1165 00:27:33,530 --> 00:27:36,560 - In 2018, I got very sick. 1166 00:27:38,910 --> 00:27:39,726 - He was in a hospital 1167 00:27:38,910 --> 00:27:39,726 in New York 1168 00:27:39,826 --> 00:27:41,394 and it wasn't good. 1169 00:27:41,494 --> 00:27:43,730 Less than 50% chance that 1170 00:27:41,494 --> 00:27:43,730 he was gonna make it. 1171 00:27:46,199 --> 00:27:49,690 - Joe just reached out, 1172 00:27:46,199 --> 00:27:49,690 and he didn't just reach out, 1173 00:27:49,102 --> 00:27:50,804 he actually physically showed 1174 00:27:49,102 --> 00:27:50,804 up. 1175 00:27:52,720 --> 00:27:53,840 - I was on a ventilator, 1176 00:27:53,940 --> 00:27:58,945 and I gave a thumbs up 1177 00:27:53,940 --> 00:27:58,945 'cause I really couldn't talk. 1178 00:28:01,140 --> 00:28:04,818 - And he just gave us a hug. 1179 00:28:01,140 --> 00:28:04,818 And that meant the world. 1180 00:28:04,918 --> 00:28:07,287 - Thankfully, you know, 1181 00:28:04,918 --> 00:28:07,287 he pulled through. 1182 00:28:08,688 --> 00:28:09,789 He's a fighter. 1183 00:28:11,891 --> 00:28:13,560 Yeah, he's a fighter. 1184 00:28:13,660 --> 00:28:19,833 - Joe Moravsky--ah! 1185 00:28:13,660 --> 00:28:19,833 Moravsky gets the buzzer! 1186 00:28:20,500 --> 00:28:22,502 Last season when I won 1187 00:28:20,500 --> 00:28:22,502 the Power Tower, 1188 00:28:22,602 --> 00:28:25,372 You actually won $5,000 1189 00:28:22,602 --> 00:28:25,372 to donate to a charity 1190 00:28:25,472 --> 00:28:26,673 of your choice. 1191 00:28:26,773 --> 00:28:29,142 And so, I just felt really 1192 00:28:26,773 --> 00:28:29,142 moved to donate 1193 00:28:29,242 --> 00:28:32,245 to his foundation-- 1194 00:28:29,242 --> 00:28:32,245 Matthew's Hearts of Hope. 1195 00:28:32,345 --> 00:28:37,384 - That meant we can help more 1196 00:28:32,345 --> 00:28:37,384 people to survive. 1197 00:28:37,484 --> 00:28:39,419 People like me. 1198 00:28:39,519 --> 00:28:42,550 - The ability to not give up. 1199 00:28:42,880 --> 00:28:44,791 You are my inspiration. 1200 00:28:44,891 --> 00:28:46,860 I'm just a--a ninja warrior. 1201 00:28:46,960 --> 00:28:48,361 He's a true warrior. 1202 00:28:53,199 --> 00:28:55,635 - What a great bond 1203 00:28:53,199 --> 00:28:55,635 those two have. 1204 00:28:55,735 --> 00:28:57,937 And Joe's gonna have Matthew 1205 00:28:55,735 --> 00:28:57,937 watching tonight, 1206 00:28:58,710 --> 00:29:00,540 along with his mom 1207 00:28:58,710 --> 00:29:00,540 back in Connecticut. 1208 00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:03,143 And of course, Joe's wife 1209 00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:03,143 Stephanie never misses 1210 00:29:03,243 --> 00:29:05,478 one of his runs. 1211 00:29:03,243 --> 00:29:05,478 [cheering] 1212 00:29:05,578 --> 00:29:07,280 - You got this, Joe! 1213 00:29:07,380 --> 00:29:10,450 - And other ninjas will be 1214 00:29:07,380 --> 00:29:10,450 watching down on the sideline. 1215 00:29:10,550 --> 00:29:13,319 Joe's one of the favorites 1216 00:29:10,550 --> 00:29:13,319 to win the $100,000,000 1217 00:29:13,420 --> 00:29:14,421 every year. 1218 00:29:14,521 --> 00:29:16,322 [countdown beeping] 1219 00:29:16,423 --> 00:29:18,491 - He's been the last ninja 1220 00:29:16,423 --> 00:29:18,491 standing twice. 1221 00:29:18,591 --> 00:29:21,270 - It was season five, the 1222 00:29:18,591 --> 00:29:21,270 first time Joe competed. 1223 00:29:21,940 --> 00:29:23,563 - Whoa, no! 1224 00:29:23,663 --> 00:29:26,833 - No! 1225 00:29:23,663 --> 00:29:26,833 - No. 1226 00:29:31,571 --> 00:29:33,139 - Oh, Joe. 1227 00:29:33,239 --> 00:29:36,743 - Another shock from 1228 00:29:33,239 --> 00:29:36,743 "The Weatherman." 1229 00:29:36,843 --> 00:29:40,313 Joe Moravsky, the man with 1230 00:29:36,843 --> 00:29:40,313 more experience than anyone 1231 00:29:40,413 --> 00:29:41,815 on Stage Two, 1232 00:29:41,915 --> 00:29:45,510 just went out 1233 00:29:41,915 --> 00:29:45,510 on the first obstacle. 1234 00:29:45,118 --> 00:29:48,555 - That's a shocker. 1235 00:29:45,118 --> 00:29:48,555 Oh, my word. 1236 00:29:48,655 --> 00:29:49,756 Look at it again. 1237 00:29:49,856 --> 00:29:51,524 He was fine the first few 1238 00:29:49,856 --> 00:29:51,524 steps 1239 00:29:51,624 --> 00:29:54,600 but then had that knee 1240 00:29:51,624 --> 00:29:54,600 lean to the right. 1241 00:29:54,160 --> 00:29:56,196 He's basically falling down. 1242 00:29:56,296 --> 00:29:59,199 He tried to grab the rope, 1243 00:29:56,296 --> 00:29:59,199 but couldn't save it, 1244 00:29:59,299 --> 00:30:01,901 and his season is over. 1245 00:30:02,083 --> 00:30:03,370 - And Joe's down with Zuri. 1246 00:30:03,470 --> 00:30:05,905 - Joe, my heart is breaking 1247 00:30:03,470 --> 00:30:05,905 for you. 1248 00:30:06,250 --> 00:30:08,740 I know you had to use that 1249 00:30:06,250 --> 00:30:08,740 safety pass 1250 00:30:08,174 --> 00:30:09,542 on Stage One. 1251 00:30:09,642 --> 00:30:11,745 Can I ask you how you're 1252 00:30:09,642 --> 00:30:11,745 feeling right now? 1253 00:30:12,979 --> 00:30:15,548 - Um, I mean... 1254 00:30:15,648 --> 00:30:16,950 frustrated. 1255 00:30:17,500 --> 00:30:18,284 It's one word. 1256 00:30:18,385 --> 00:30:19,819 You know, the first few 1257 00:30:18,385 --> 00:30:19,819 felt good. 1258 00:30:19,919 --> 00:30:21,721 I started to get wobbly, 1259 00:30:21,821 --> 00:30:23,656 as to be expected, 1260 00:30:21,821 --> 00:30:23,656 and uh, 1261 00:30:25,191 --> 00:30:26,292 I don't know. 1262 00:30:27,560 --> 00:30:29,696 - Well, I'm so sorry that this 1263 00:30:27,560 --> 00:30:29,696 is how your season is ending. 1264 00:30:29,796 --> 00:30:31,464 But it doesn't take away from 1265 00:30:29,796 --> 00:30:31,464 what you've accomplished 1266 00:30:31,564 --> 00:30:32,866 up until this point. 1267 00:30:32,966 --> 00:30:34,534 And I know we'll see you back 1268 00:30:32,966 --> 00:30:34,534 here next year, okay? 1269 00:30:34,634 --> 00:30:35,869 - Thanks. 1270 00:30:34,634 --> 00:30:35,869 - All right, of course, Joe. 1271 00:30:35,969 --> 00:30:37,700 Guys, back to you. 1272 00:30:37,737 --> 00:30:39,773 - Coming up, 1273 00:30:37,737 --> 00:30:39,773 we'll be moving on 1274 00:30:39,873 --> 00:30:42,275 to the even tougher 1275 00:30:39,873 --> 00:30:42,275 Stage Three. 1276 00:30:42,375 --> 00:30:45,111 And if anyone survives, 1277 00:30:42,375 --> 00:30:45,111 Stage Four, 1278 00:30:45,211 --> 00:30:46,980 to climb for $1,000,000. 1279 00:30:55,155 --> 00:30:55,255 . 1280 00:30:57,123 --> 00:31:00,160 - Moments ago, three ninjas 1281 00:30:57,123 --> 00:31:00,160 got their shot at Stage Two. 1282 00:31:01,361 --> 00:31:03,697 19-year-old, Matt Bradley, 1283 00:31:01,361 --> 00:31:03,697 came out blazing. 1284 00:31:03,797 --> 00:31:05,398 - Well, he did that with ease, 1285 00:31:03,797 --> 00:31:05,398 Matt. 1286 00:31:05,965 --> 00:31:07,233 [cheers and applause] 1287 00:31:07,334 --> 00:31:08,968 - The Pennsylvania college 1288 00:31:07,334 --> 00:31:08,968 student 1289 00:31:09,690 --> 00:31:10,837 has hit three buzzers 1290 00:31:09,690 --> 00:31:10,837 this year. 1291 00:31:10,937 --> 00:31:12,238 [buzzer blares] 1292 00:31:10,937 --> 00:31:12,238 - Oh! 1293 00:31:12,339 --> 00:31:14,541 - But he came up short tonight 1294 00:31:12,339 --> 00:31:14,541 on Hammer Drop. 1295 00:31:14,641 --> 00:31:16,276 - He wasn't able 1296 00:31:14,641 --> 00:31:16,276 to get the hug. 1297 00:31:17,744 --> 00:31:19,713 - 20-year-old Texan, 1298 00:31:17,744 --> 00:31:19,713 Isaiah Wakeham, 1299 00:31:19,813 --> 00:31:21,481 has also had a breakout year. 1300 00:31:21,581 --> 00:31:23,583 [cheering] 1301 00:31:23,683 --> 00:31:25,885 - All right, here we go. 1302 00:31:23,683 --> 00:31:25,885 M-O-V-E, move. 1303 00:31:25,985 --> 00:31:28,555 - But his run ended early 1304 00:31:25,985 --> 00:31:28,555 on Stage Two. 1305 00:31:28,655 --> 00:31:30,523 - Oh, no! 1306 00:31:32,592 --> 00:31:36,960 At 39, Ryan Meeks is 1307 00:31:32,592 --> 00:31:36,960 the night's oldest competitor. 1308 00:31:36,162 --> 00:31:37,564 [cheering] 1309 00:31:37,664 --> 00:31:38,565 - Hold on tight. 1310 00:31:38,665 --> 00:31:39,866 Hug it. 1311 00:31:38,665 --> 00:31:39,866 Nice! 1312 00:31:39,966 --> 00:31:42,083 - The Houston architect, 1313 00:31:39,966 --> 00:31:42,083 and father of two, 1314 00:31:42,102 --> 00:31:44,170 put together an impressive run 1315 00:31:44,270 --> 00:31:45,572 - Whoa! 1316 00:31:45,672 --> 00:31:47,173 You could just see it coming. 1317 00:31:47,273 --> 00:31:49,142 - Before falling on the next 1318 00:31:47,273 --> 00:31:49,142 to last obstacle. 1319 00:31:49,242 --> 00:31:51,511 - Yeah, Ryan! 1320 00:31:52,112 --> 00:31:54,748 - So still only two finishers 1321 00:31:52,112 --> 00:31:54,748 on Stage Two. 1322 00:31:54,848 --> 00:31:57,817 But up next is a ninja 1323 00:31:54,848 --> 00:31:57,817 with a lot of talent. 1324 00:31:57,917 --> 00:32:00,620 It's 26-year-old 1325 00:31:57,917 --> 00:32:00,620 Kyle Soderman. 1326 00:32:00,720 --> 00:32:03,560 Though he's now a stunt man 1327 00:32:00,720 --> 00:32:03,560 in California, 1328 00:32:03,890 --> 00:32:04,391 his ninja journey started 1329 00:32:04,491 --> 00:32:07,600 back in his home state 1330 00:32:04,491 --> 00:32:07,600 of Minnesota. 1331 00:32:09,829 --> 00:32:11,865 - I grew up in Lino Lakes, 1332 00:32:09,829 --> 00:32:11,865 Minnesota. 1333 00:32:11,965 --> 00:32:15,680 And my parents owned 1334 00:32:11,965 --> 00:32:15,680 a landscaping company 1335 00:32:15,135 --> 00:32:16,703 called Rock Gardens. 1336 00:32:16,803 --> 00:32:20,106 And it basically just gave me 1337 00:32:16,803 --> 00:32:20,106 a giant playground, growing up 1338 00:32:20,206 --> 00:32:23,243 We would run around 1339 00:32:20,206 --> 00:32:23,243 on all of the rock piles, 1340 00:32:23,343 --> 00:32:25,211 jump off the heavy machinery, 1341 00:32:25,311 --> 00:32:26,379 basically be a ninja, 1342 00:32:26,479 --> 00:32:28,114 before I even knew 1343 00:32:26,479 --> 00:32:28,114 what ninja was. 1344 00:32:31,451 --> 00:32:32,552 A few years ago, 1345 00:32:32,652 --> 00:32:34,621 I decided to move out 1346 00:32:32,652 --> 00:32:34,621 to Los Angeles 1347 00:32:34,721 --> 00:32:35,989 and become a stunt man. 1348 00:32:36,890 --> 00:32:38,258 Being a stunt man, 1349 00:32:36,890 --> 00:32:38,258 I never really know 1350 00:32:38,358 --> 00:32:39,993 what I'm gonna get into next. 1351 00:32:42,195 --> 00:32:44,831 I've done some flips, 1352 00:32:42,195 --> 00:32:44,831 taken some falls. 1353 00:32:44,931 --> 00:32:47,767 I've been a velociraptor 1354 00:32:44,931 --> 00:32:47,767 at Universal Studios. 1355 00:32:47,867 --> 00:32:50,103 [dinosaur roaring] 1356 00:32:50,136 --> 00:32:51,171 I'm always moving, 1357 00:32:51,271 --> 00:32:53,306 I'm super hyperactive, 1358 00:32:53,406 --> 00:32:55,442 and that's helped me so much 1359 00:32:53,406 --> 00:32:55,442 on the course. 1360 00:32:55,542 --> 00:32:56,676 - He's going for it. 1361 00:32:56,776 --> 00:32:57,977 See it, see it. 1362 00:32:58,111 --> 00:32:59,212 Nice! 1363 00:32:59,312 --> 00:33:02,480 - That is a full-send, 1364 00:32:59,312 --> 00:33:02,480 right there. 1365 00:33:02,148 --> 00:33:03,283 - At the end of the day, 1366 00:33:03,383 --> 00:33:05,485 I'm really just a kid 1367 00:33:03,383 --> 00:33:05,485 from Minnesota, 1368 00:33:05,585 --> 00:33:09,889 and being here on Stage Two 1369 00:33:05,585 --> 00:33:09,889 for "American Ninja Warrior"-- 1370 00:33:10,560 --> 00:33:13,360 My whole life has really just 1371 00:33:10,560 --> 00:33:13,360 led me to this moment. 1372 00:33:17,430 --> 00:33:20,200 - And Kyle's got family 1373 00:33:17,430 --> 00:33:20,200 watching back in Minnesota. 1374 00:33:20,300 --> 00:33:21,801 There are his mom and brother. 1375 00:33:21,901 --> 00:33:23,303 - Come on, Kyle! 1376 00:33:23,403 --> 00:33:25,872 - Plus his girlfriend, 1377 00:33:23,403 --> 00:33:25,872 fellow ninja, Megan Johnson. 1378 00:33:25,972 --> 00:33:26,940 - Let's go, Kyle! 1379 00:33:27,730 --> 00:33:28,375 - And down on the sidelines, 1380 00:33:28,475 --> 00:33:30,810 good friends Hunter Guerard 1381 00:33:28,475 --> 00:33:30,810 and Kevin Carbone. 1382 00:33:30,910 --> 00:33:32,946 [countdown beeping] 1383 00:33:33,790 --> 00:33:34,800 - Here we go, Kyle! 1384 00:33:34,147 --> 00:33:36,583 - This guy can go fast. 1385 00:33:36,683 --> 00:33:39,953 6 feet, 175, 1386 00:33:36,683 --> 00:33:39,953 one of the heavier athletes 1387 00:33:40,860 --> 00:33:41,688 who will face Stage Two, 1388 00:33:40,860 --> 00:33:41,688 tonight. 1389 00:33:42,956 --> 00:33:44,724 Great on a Salmon Ladder. 1390 00:33:44,824 --> 00:33:47,560 - So what that means, Matt, 1391 00:33:44,824 --> 00:33:47,560 at a 175 pounds, 1392 00:33:47,660 --> 00:33:49,496 he wants to get through 1393 00:33:47,660 --> 00:33:49,496 these upper-body obstacles 1394 00:33:49,596 --> 00:33:52,632 as quick as he can, 1395 00:33:49,596 --> 00:33:52,632 and save his arms for the end. 1396 00:33:52,732 --> 00:33:53,633 - Good job. 1397 00:33:52,732 --> 00:33:53,633 You can see him 1398 00:33:53,733 --> 00:33:55,335 being very precise, there. 1399 00:33:55,435 --> 00:33:57,537 The full-send, 1400 00:33:55,435 --> 00:33:57,537 but being cautious too. 1401 00:33:57,637 --> 00:33:59,105 Wants to avoid any mistakes. 1402 00:33:59,205 --> 00:34:01,241 - Breathe as you go, Kyle. 1403 00:33:59,205 --> 00:34:01,241 Breathe! 1404 00:34:01,341 --> 00:34:04,477 - Soderman had the second 1405 00:34:01,341 --> 00:34:04,477 fastest time on Stage One. 1406 00:34:04,577 --> 00:34:06,846 He goes fast 1407 00:34:04,577 --> 00:34:06,846 and takes chances. 1408 00:34:06,946 --> 00:34:08,381 - He's got power, 1409 00:34:06,946 --> 00:34:08,381 look at that! 1410 00:34:08,481 --> 00:34:09,949 - He's trying to send himself 1411 00:34:08,481 --> 00:34:09,949 to Stage Three, 1412 00:34:10,500 --> 00:34:12,218 that's where he's sending it 1413 00:34:10,500 --> 00:34:12,218 in two moves. 1414 00:34:12,318 --> 00:34:13,520 - Second season competing, 1415 00:34:13,620 --> 00:34:16,222 his first time 1416 00:34:13,620 --> 00:34:16,222 in the national finals. 1417 00:34:16,322 --> 00:34:17,590 - Nice. 1418 00:34:17,691 --> 00:34:19,920 Looks like he's going 1419 00:34:17,691 --> 00:34:19,920 straight down, nice. 1420 00:34:19,192 --> 00:34:20,260 Okay. 1421 00:34:20,360 --> 00:34:22,429 Instead of four, 1422 00:34:20,360 --> 00:34:22,429 he's going three. 1423 00:34:22,529 --> 00:34:25,732 - Only two ninjas have made it 1424 00:34:22,529 --> 00:34:25,732 past Stage Two so far, 1425 00:34:25,832 --> 00:34:27,667 Vance Walker and Austin Gray. 1426 00:34:28,201 --> 00:34:31,710 Can Kyle Soderman 1427 00:34:28,201 --> 00:34:31,710 and join them? 1428 00:34:31,104 --> 00:34:32,605 Crowd getting behind him. 1429 00:34:32,706 --> 00:34:33,606 And he does it. 1430 00:34:33,707 --> 00:34:35,842 [cheers and applause] 1431 00:34:36,509 --> 00:34:38,945 Three obstacles down, 1432 00:34:36,509 --> 00:34:38,945 three to go. 1433 00:34:39,790 --> 00:34:41,948 - Everything you've got. 1434 00:34:39,790 --> 00:34:41,948 - Get those feet on! 1435 00:34:42,820 --> 00:34:44,984 - And his longer limbs may 1436 00:34:42,820 --> 00:34:44,984 help him here on Hammer Drop. 1437 00:34:45,850 --> 00:34:48,880 Really gotta get those 1438 00:34:45,850 --> 00:34:48,880 legs wrapped around. 1439 00:34:48,922 --> 00:34:50,623 - Yes! 1440 00:34:50,724 --> 00:34:52,359 - Start making your way 1441 00:34:50,724 --> 00:34:52,359 up top. 1442 00:34:52,459 --> 00:34:54,427 Now this is where you go WWE. 1443 00:34:54,527 --> 00:34:55,528 Start wrestling 1444 00:34:54,527 --> 00:34:55,528 with this thing. 1445 00:34:55,628 --> 00:34:57,970 Get on top. 1446 00:34:55,628 --> 00:34:57,970 - A good job. 1447 00:34:57,163 --> 00:34:59,265 You can see him really keeping 1448 00:34:57,163 --> 00:34:59,265 his head close, Akbar. 1449 00:34:59,366 --> 00:35:02,569 That was a smooth transition 1450 00:34:59,366 --> 00:35:02,569 up. 1451 00:35:02,669 --> 00:35:04,704 Still has to maintain 1452 00:35:02,669 --> 00:35:04,704 his balance 1453 00:35:04,804 --> 00:35:08,375 and jump out to the rope. 1454 00:35:08,475 --> 00:35:09,943 And he's got it. 1455 00:35:10,430 --> 00:35:11,177 - Ooh, okay. 1456 00:35:12,379 --> 00:35:14,481 - Still has about 1:45 left. 1457 00:35:14,581 --> 00:35:17,450 - Didn't spend a lot of time 1458 00:35:14,581 --> 00:35:17,450 on the first four obstacles. 1459 00:35:17,550 --> 00:35:18,451 Pretty good. 1460 00:35:18,551 --> 00:35:20,286 - Yeah, come on, Kyle! 1461 00:35:20,387 --> 00:35:21,688 Keep it going! 1462 00:35:20,387 --> 00:35:21,688 Come on! 1463 00:35:21,788 --> 00:35:23,289 - Well, he's done 1464 00:35:21,788 --> 00:35:23,289 everything he can 1465 00:35:23,390 --> 00:35:26,493 to give himself a chance 1466 00:35:23,390 --> 00:35:26,493 to survive these final two. 1467 00:35:26,593 --> 00:35:28,194 He has the time, 1468 00:35:28,294 --> 00:35:30,330 so now he can take 1469 00:35:28,294 --> 00:35:30,330 a few seconds, 1470 00:35:30,430 --> 00:35:32,665 shake out the arms before 1471 00:35:30,430 --> 00:35:32,665 Air Surfer. 1472 00:35:32,766 --> 00:35:35,368 - Breathe on every move, Kyle. 1473 00:35:32,766 --> 00:35:35,368 You hang on. 1474 00:35:35,468 --> 00:35:37,700 - You gotta have 1475 00:35:35,468 --> 00:35:37,700 the grip strength 1476 00:35:37,170 --> 00:35:39,720 to be able to endure 1477 00:35:37,170 --> 00:35:39,720 the impact. 1478 00:35:39,105 --> 00:35:40,540 You can see the cradles. 1479 00:35:40,640 --> 00:35:44,144 Every drop just adds that 1480 00:35:40,640 --> 00:35:44,144 extra tax on the forearms. 1481 00:35:44,244 --> 00:35:46,312 - And look at that, 1482 00:35:44,244 --> 00:35:46,312 in a single move. 1483 00:35:46,413 --> 00:35:49,215 I love it. 1484 00:35:46,413 --> 00:35:49,215 Being as efficient as possible 1485 00:35:49,315 --> 00:35:51,840 - The quicker he gets off 1486 00:35:49,315 --> 00:35:51,840 this obstacle, 1487 00:35:51,151 --> 00:35:53,420 the more he'll have left 1488 00:35:51,151 --> 00:35:53,420 for Falling Shelves. 1489 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:54,821 - Watch that left hand! 1490 00:35:54,921 --> 00:35:56,222 Two! 1491 00:35:54,921 --> 00:35:56,222 Okay. 1492 00:35:57,357 --> 00:35:58,825 - And he's through! 1493 00:35:58,925 --> 00:36:02,429 Now, only one obstacle 1494 00:35:58,925 --> 00:36:02,429 between him and Stage Three. 1495 00:36:02,529 --> 00:36:04,230 [cheers and applause] 1496 00:36:04,330 --> 00:36:07,367 - Great job! 1497 00:36:04,330 --> 00:36:07,367 Come on, come on! 1498 00:36:07,467 --> 00:36:09,469 - And you can see "Send It" 1499 00:36:07,467 --> 00:36:09,469 on his shirt. 1500 00:36:09,569 --> 00:36:12,739 That's his full-throttle, 1501 00:36:09,569 --> 00:36:12,739 go-for-broke style. 1502 00:36:12,839 --> 00:36:14,808 And you know he's gonna give 1503 00:36:12,839 --> 00:36:14,808 it everything he's got 1504 00:36:14,908 --> 00:36:16,576 on this final obstacle. 1505 00:36:16,676 --> 00:36:18,780 - All right, Matt, it's all 1506 00:36:16,676 --> 00:36:18,780 gonna come down 1507 00:36:18,178 --> 00:36:19,112 to that final shelf. 1508 00:36:19,212 --> 00:36:20,413 Can he make that blind grab 1509 00:36:20,513 --> 00:36:22,480 that so many others have 1510 00:36:20,513 --> 00:36:22,480 missed. 1511 00:36:22,148 --> 00:36:24,351 - Oxygen. Breathe. 1512 00:36:24,451 --> 00:36:26,686 - Every move is good, Kyle. 1513 00:36:24,451 --> 00:36:26,686 You hang on. 1514 00:36:26,786 --> 00:36:29,489 - Now closing in 1515 00:36:26,786 --> 00:36:29,489 on 30 seconds. 1516 00:36:29,589 --> 00:36:32,692 He's given the arms a rest, 1517 00:36:29,589 --> 00:36:32,692 now he's gotta go. 1518 00:36:32,792 --> 00:36:35,610 - Yeah, forget the pain. 1519 00:36:32,792 --> 00:36:35,610 You know you're gonna feel it, 1520 00:36:35,161 --> 00:36:36,429 You just gotta endure it. 1521 00:36:36,529 --> 00:36:37,897 Endure it to get 1522 00:36:36,529 --> 00:36:37,897 to Stage Three. 1523 00:36:38,640 --> 00:36:39,399 - Hang on, man. 1524 00:36:39,499 --> 00:36:41,568 - The key is really generating 1525 00:36:39,499 --> 00:36:41,568 power with the hips. 1526 00:36:41,668 --> 00:36:42,869 Shift your body up-- 1527 00:36:42,969 --> 00:36:44,170 - Gets the third one! 1528 00:36:44,270 --> 00:36:46,306 - So here we go, 1529 00:36:44,270 --> 00:36:46,306 one more shelf to go. 1530 00:36:46,406 --> 00:36:47,574 - Blind grab here. 1531 00:36:47,674 --> 00:36:49,409 Together: Yes! 1532 00:36:49,509 --> 00:36:54,147 - A full send, 1533 00:36:49,509 --> 00:36:54,147 as the clock is running down! 1534 00:36:54,247 --> 00:36:55,482 [buzzer blares] 1535 00:36:55,582 --> 00:36:58,518 [cheers and applause] 1536 00:37:00,200 --> 00:37:03,323 Kyle Soderman is sending it 1537 00:37:00,200 --> 00:37:03,323 to Stage Three. 1538 00:37:03,423 --> 00:37:05,625 [cheering] 1539 00:37:05,725 --> 00:37:08,280 What a run! 1540 00:37:08,128 --> 00:37:10,430 - Kyle Soderman showed up. 1541 00:37:10,530 --> 00:37:13,333 Big time players show up 1542 00:37:10,530 --> 00:37:13,333 in big time moments. 1543 00:37:13,433 --> 00:37:15,702 - You freakin' did it! 1544 00:37:15,802 --> 00:37:17,637 - He was able to use his size 1545 00:37:17,737 --> 00:37:19,939 and make some big moves 1546 00:37:17,737 --> 00:37:19,939 on Stage Two. 1547 00:37:20,400 --> 00:37:22,809 Look at these throws 1548 00:37:20,400 --> 00:37:22,809 on Air Surfer. Come on! 1549 00:37:22,909 --> 00:37:24,544 And then the biggest move 1550 00:37:22,909 --> 00:37:24,544 of all, 1551 00:37:24,644 --> 00:37:27,580 making that blind grab 1552 00:37:24,644 --> 00:37:27,580 on Falling Shelves. 1553 00:37:27,681 --> 00:37:29,649 His face said it all. 1554 00:37:29,749 --> 00:37:31,718 He is going to Stage Three. 1555 00:37:33,119 --> 00:37:34,870 Hey, Kyle! 1556 00:37:34,187 --> 00:37:35,355 Yeah, buddy! 1557 00:37:35,455 --> 00:37:37,791 - You just sent yourself 1558 00:37:35,455 --> 00:37:37,791 to Stage Three! 1559 00:37:37,891 --> 00:37:39,426 Well done. 1560 00:37:37,891 --> 00:37:39,426 - Wow, full send! 1561 00:37:39,526 --> 00:37:42,429 - Full send, indeed. 1562 00:37:39,526 --> 00:37:42,429 Well done, buddy. 1563 00:37:43,496 --> 00:37:47,367 Coming up, the normally crazy 1564 00:37:43,496 --> 00:37:47,367 Jake Murray is looking 1565 00:37:47,467 --> 00:37:49,669 more focused than we've ever 1566 00:37:47,467 --> 00:37:49,669 seen him. 1567 00:37:49,769 --> 00:37:51,438 He's never finished Stage Two, 1568 00:38:00,800 --> 00:38:01,748 . 1569 00:38:01,748 --> 00:38:03,183 - Welcome back to 1570 00:38:01,748 --> 00:38:03,183 the season finale 1571 00:38:03,917 --> 00:38:05,418 of "American Ninja Warrior." 1572 00:38:05,518 --> 00:38:07,921 The Chicago area's 1573 00:38:05,518 --> 00:38:07,921 Mike Silenzi, 1574 00:38:08,210 --> 00:38:09,856 AKA "The Stallion," 1575 00:38:10,230 --> 00:38:12,525 had his supporters rounded up 1576 00:38:10,230 --> 00:38:12,525 for his run. 1577 00:38:12,625 --> 00:38:14,270 - Yeehaw! Okay! 1578 00:38:14,600 --> 00:38:16,296 - The eight-time veteran was 1579 00:38:14,600 --> 00:38:16,296 back on Stage Two 1580 00:38:16,396 --> 00:38:18,431 for the first time 1581 00:38:16,396 --> 00:38:18,431 in four years. 1582 00:38:18,531 --> 00:38:20,567 And he made the most of it. 1583 00:38:20,667 --> 00:38:22,350 - Giddyap, cowboy. 1584 00:38:22,680 --> 00:38:24,637 [cheering] 1585 00:38:24,738 --> 00:38:27,440 - The 34-year-old turned back 1586 00:38:24,738 --> 00:38:27,440 the clock 1587 00:38:27,540 --> 00:38:29,476 to have one of 1588 00:38:27,540 --> 00:38:29,476 his best runs ever. 1589 00:38:29,576 --> 00:38:30,510 - I just don't know 1590 00:38:29,576 --> 00:38:30,510 that he has 1591 00:38:30,610 --> 00:38:32,780 enough time to make it, Matt. 1592 00:38:32,178 --> 00:38:33,790 - Come on! 1593 00:38:32,178 --> 00:38:33,790 - Be aggressive! 1594 00:38:33,179 --> 00:38:34,681 - With seconds left, 1595 00:38:34,781 --> 00:38:37,951 he made a last ditch effort to 1596 00:38:34,781 --> 00:38:37,951 finish the final obstacle. 1597 00:38:38,510 --> 00:38:40,453 - This fourth one, Matt, 1598 00:38:38,510 --> 00:38:40,453 can Silenzi do it? 1599 00:38:40,553 --> 00:38:43,823 Reverse! Oh! 1600 00:38:40,553 --> 00:38:43,823 What the heck? 1601 00:38:43,923 --> 00:38:45,492 - But came up just short. 1602 00:38:46,693 --> 00:38:48,661 One of the night's 1603 00:38:46,693 --> 00:38:48,661 youngest competitors, 1604 00:38:48,762 --> 00:38:51,164 Utah's 15-year-old 1605 00:38:48,762 --> 00:38:51,164 Kai Beckstrand, 1606 00:38:51,264 --> 00:38:53,299 was sporting 1607 00:38:51,264 --> 00:38:53,299 his trademark mohawk 1608 00:38:53,400 --> 00:38:55,335 As was his very proud dad. 1609 00:38:55,435 --> 00:38:57,103 - I see you. 1610 00:38:55,435 --> 00:38:57,103 I see you. 1611 00:38:57,203 --> 00:38:59,720 - The former "Ninja Junior" 1612 00:38:57,203 --> 00:38:59,720 champion 1613 00:38:59,105 --> 00:39:01,174 has also hit three buzzers 1614 00:38:59,105 --> 00:39:01,174 this season. 1615 00:39:01,274 --> 00:39:02,709 - Oh! 1616 00:39:02,809 --> 00:39:04,444 - But he couldn't do it 1617 00:39:02,809 --> 00:39:04,444 tonight, 1618 00:39:04,544 --> 00:39:06,790 as he shockingly missed 1619 00:39:04,544 --> 00:39:06,790 the rope 1620 00:39:06,179 --> 00:39:07,147 on the very first obstacle. 1621 00:39:07,247 --> 00:39:09,582 - I didn't see that one 1622 00:39:07,247 --> 00:39:09,582 coming. 1623 00:39:09,683 --> 00:39:12,752 That is a shocker. 1624 00:39:09,683 --> 00:39:12,752 Kai Beckstrand? 1625 00:39:14,287 --> 00:39:17,791 - So still only three athletes 1626 00:39:14,287 --> 00:39:17,791 have completed Stage Two. 1627 00:39:17,891 --> 00:39:20,694 But here comes one of the 1628 00:39:17,891 --> 00:39:20,694 favorites to win it all. 1629 00:39:20,794 --> 00:39:24,330 It's the wild man from 1630 00:39:20,794 --> 00:39:24,330 Colorado, Jake Murray. 1631 00:39:24,431 --> 00:39:27,434 And Jake's been doing some 1632 00:39:24,431 --> 00:39:27,434 extra training for Vegas 1633 00:39:27,534 --> 00:39:29,350 with another finalist, 1634 00:39:29,690 --> 00:39:32,872 teenage sensation, 1635 00:39:29,690 --> 00:39:32,872 Kaden Lebsack. 1636 00:39:33,390 --> 00:39:34,274 - No-hand finish. 1637 00:39:34,374 --> 00:39:37,770 Oh! Ahh! Ahh! 1638 00:39:34,374 --> 00:39:37,770 - [laughs] 1639 00:39:37,177 --> 00:39:39,346 - When Kaden Lebsack and I get 1640 00:39:37,177 --> 00:39:39,346 together, we have our roles. 1641 00:39:39,446 --> 00:39:42,315 I'm the kid-- 1642 00:39:39,446 --> 00:39:42,315 [yelling] 1643 00:39:42,415 --> 00:39:43,950 And he's more the adult. 1644 00:39:44,500 --> 00:39:46,853 Dude, I could not do the 1645 00:39:44,500 --> 00:39:46,853 no-hand finish. 1646 00:39:46,953 --> 00:39:49,550 - I think I'm good. 1647 00:39:46,953 --> 00:39:49,550 I'm gonna pass on that one. 1648 00:39:49,155 --> 00:39:50,560 - Here, here, here. 1649 00:39:50,156 --> 00:39:51,524 - I like Jake's personality, 1650 00:39:51,624 --> 00:39:54,294 no matter how he does at a 1651 00:39:51,624 --> 00:39:54,294 competition, he's always happy 1652 00:39:54,394 --> 00:39:56,730 - Nobody brings the fun 1653 00:39:54,394 --> 00:39:56,730 more than Jake Murray. 1654 00:39:56,830 --> 00:39:58,832 - He's taught me that 1655 00:39:56,830 --> 00:39:58,832 ninja isn't ninja 1656 00:39:58,932 --> 00:40:00,233 if you're not having 1657 00:39:58,932 --> 00:40:00,233 a good time. 1658 00:40:00,333 --> 00:40:03,269 - Kaden, don't do it. 1659 00:40:00,333 --> 00:40:03,269 You have so much to live for. 1660 00:40:03,370 --> 00:40:05,138 Yeah! 1661 00:40:05,238 --> 00:40:06,773 Kaden has a very shy 1662 00:40:05,238 --> 00:40:06,773 personality, 1663 00:40:06,873 --> 00:40:09,876 and, uh, I like to think 1664 00:40:06,873 --> 00:40:09,876 I'm comfortable in my own skin. 1665 00:40:09,976 --> 00:40:12,379 - Hair's wild. 1666 00:40:09,976 --> 00:40:12,379 His style is wild. 1667 00:40:12,479 --> 00:40:13,847 His personality's wild. 1668 00:40:13,947 --> 00:40:15,582 He's just a fun ninja. 1669 00:40:15,682 --> 00:40:17,751 - So, it's kind of nice 1670 00:40:15,682 --> 00:40:17,751 to try and pass that off 1671 00:40:17,851 --> 00:40:19,319 to Kaden, you know, 1672 00:40:17,851 --> 00:40:19,319 seeing him get out 1673 00:40:19,419 --> 00:40:20,453 of his shell a little bit. 1674 00:40:20,553 --> 00:40:22,489 Yah! 1675 00:40:20,553 --> 00:40:22,489 - Nice. 1676 00:40:23,857 --> 00:40:26,126 - Cannonball! 1677 00:40:27,894 --> 00:40:30,130 I've never really taken the 1678 00:40:27,894 --> 00:40:30,130 time to think of myself 1679 00:40:30,230 --> 00:40:31,531 as influential, 1680 00:40:31,631 --> 00:40:33,800 but I'm jazzed being 1681 00:40:31,631 --> 00:40:33,800 an inspiration 1682 00:40:33,900 --> 00:40:35,350 for the next generation 1683 00:40:33,900 --> 00:40:35,350 of ninjas. 1684 00:40:40,106 --> 00:40:42,208 - And Kaden will get his shot 1685 00:40:40,106 --> 00:40:42,208 at Stage Two 1686 00:40:42,308 --> 00:40:43,510 in just a few minutes. 1687 00:40:43,610 --> 00:40:46,179 But right now, he's gonna 1688 00:40:43,610 --> 00:40:46,179 cheer for Jake. 1689 00:40:46,279 --> 00:40:47,981 - Come on, Jakey! 1690 00:40:46,279 --> 00:40:47,981 - Come on, Jake! 1691 00:40:48,810 --> 00:40:49,816 - Jake's friends 1692 00:40:48,810 --> 00:40:49,816 Hunter and Kyle, 1693 00:40:49,916 --> 00:40:51,818 also on the sideline cheering 1694 00:40:49,916 --> 00:40:51,818 him on. 1695 00:40:51,918 --> 00:40:53,953 - And as great as Jake Murray 1696 00:40:51,918 --> 00:40:53,953 is, 1697 00:40:54,540 --> 00:40:56,189 he's never beaten Stage Two. 1698 00:40:56,289 --> 00:40:58,925 [countdown beeping] 1699 00:40:59,250 --> 00:41:01,594 - But he's been on fire 1700 00:40:59,250 --> 00:41:01,594 all season. 1701 00:41:01,695 --> 00:41:04,698 Fastest in qualifying, 1702 00:41:01,695 --> 00:41:04,698 fastest in semifinals, 1703 00:41:04,798 --> 00:41:06,700 and fastest on Stage One. 1704 00:41:06,800 --> 00:41:08,680 Needs to be perfect here 1705 00:41:08,101 --> 00:41:09,769 to keep the million-dollar 1706 00:41:08,101 --> 00:41:09,769 dream alive. 1707 00:41:09,869 --> 00:41:11,710 - And Matt, we know usually 1708 00:41:11,104 --> 00:41:12,205 Jake Murray is 1709 00:41:11,104 --> 00:41:12,205 full of games, 1710 00:41:12,305 --> 00:41:13,640 but he's all business. 1711 00:41:13,740 --> 00:41:15,208 He is not messing around. 1712 00:41:15,308 --> 00:41:18,780 He realizes he is way too 1713 00:41:15,308 --> 00:41:18,780 close to his dreams 1714 00:41:18,111 --> 00:41:19,746 of winning that million 1715 00:41:18,111 --> 00:41:19,746 dollars like you talked about. 1716 00:41:19,846 --> 00:41:23,516 - 34-years-old and this guy 1717 00:41:19,846 --> 00:41:23,516 gets better the older he gets. 1718 00:41:23,616 --> 00:41:25,352 And I think one of the things 1719 00:41:23,616 --> 00:41:25,352 we've seen with Jake 1720 00:41:25,452 --> 00:41:26,786 is the maturity. 1721 00:41:26,886 --> 00:41:28,621 - This is now his 1722 00:41:26,886 --> 00:41:28,621 seventh season, 1723 00:41:28,722 --> 00:41:30,623 and he knows when it's time 1724 00:41:28,722 --> 00:41:30,623 to have fun 1725 00:41:30,724 --> 00:41:32,926 and when it's time 1726 00:41:30,724 --> 00:41:32,926 to get down to business. 1727 00:41:33,930 --> 00:41:34,940 - Yo, man, you got it! 1728 00:41:34,160 --> 00:41:35,962 - And Jake has a plan. 1729 00:41:36,960 --> 00:41:37,130 You can see it 1730 00:41:36,960 --> 00:41:37,130 on every obstacle. 1731 00:41:37,230 --> 00:41:39,990 Knows exactly what 1732 00:41:37,230 --> 00:41:39,990 he wants to do, 1733 00:41:39,199 --> 00:41:41,234 Right to that second handle, 1734 00:41:39,199 --> 00:41:41,234 then to the fourth, 1735 00:41:41,334 --> 00:41:44,337 being as efficient as 1736 00:41:41,334 --> 00:41:44,337 possible, 1737 00:41:44,437 --> 00:41:47,107 and as fast as anyone 1738 00:41:44,437 --> 00:41:47,107 to this point. 1739 00:41:49,309 --> 00:41:51,711 Plenty of time left as he 1740 00:41:49,309 --> 00:41:51,711 sizes up Hammer Drop. 1741 00:41:51,811 --> 00:41:54,381 - I've never seen Jake Murray 1742 00:41:51,811 --> 00:41:54,381 so serious. 1743 00:41:54,481 --> 00:41:56,816 - Ooh! 1744 00:41:54,481 --> 00:41:56,816 Hard impact but locks in. 1745 00:41:56,916 --> 00:41:59,719 Great job holding on. 1746 00:41:56,916 --> 00:41:59,719 This hammer hits back. 1747 00:41:59,819 --> 00:42:01,354 - And Matt, this is really his 1748 00:41:59,819 --> 00:42:01,354 livelihood. 1749 00:42:01,454 --> 00:42:02,756 This is what he does. 1750 00:42:02,856 --> 00:42:05,191 He's put too much time and 1751 00:42:02,856 --> 00:42:05,191 effort into this, 1752 00:42:05,291 --> 00:42:07,600 and it's time 1753 00:42:05,291 --> 00:42:07,600 for it to pay off. 1754 00:42:07,127 --> 00:42:09,195 - He and Kaden Lebsack have 1755 00:42:07,127 --> 00:42:09,195 been training nights, 1756 00:42:09,295 --> 00:42:12,132 trying to get their bodies 1757 00:42:09,295 --> 00:42:12,132 ready for just this moment. 1758 00:42:13,199 --> 00:42:14,668 - Nice! 1759 00:42:14,768 --> 00:42:16,870 And sometimes they're in the 1760 00:42:14,768 --> 00:42:16,870 gym till 2:00 or 3:00 1761 00:42:16,970 --> 00:42:18,171 in the morning. 1762 00:42:18,271 --> 00:42:20,707 - Jake Murray just looking 1763 00:42:18,271 --> 00:42:20,707 spectacular. 1764 00:42:20,807 --> 00:42:23,643 - Jake Murray's got a little 1765 00:42:20,807 --> 00:42:23,643 attitude right now. 1766 00:42:25,612 --> 00:42:27,847 - Come on. 1767 00:42:25,612 --> 00:42:27,847 - Come on! 1768 00:42:27,947 --> 00:42:30,216 - Jake comes from a 1769 00:42:27,947 --> 00:42:30,216 skateboarding background. 1770 00:42:30,316 --> 00:42:31,985 Now he needs to grab 1771 00:42:30,316 --> 00:42:31,985 the snowboard 1772 00:42:32,850 --> 00:42:34,788 here on Epic Air Surfer. 1773 00:42:34,888 --> 00:42:37,891 Jake is doing everything to 1774 00:42:34,888 --> 00:42:37,891 give himself a chance 1775 00:42:37,991 --> 00:42:39,626 to get to Stage Three 1776 00:42:37,991 --> 00:42:39,626 for the first time 1777 00:42:39,726 --> 00:42:41,261 in his storied career. 1778 00:42:41,361 --> 00:42:42,262 - Nice! 1779 00:42:41,361 --> 00:42:42,262 And I love the way 1780 00:42:42,362 --> 00:42:43,730 he's coming down, 1781 00:42:43,830 --> 00:42:46,990 and he's really kind of taking 1782 00:42:43,830 --> 00:42:46,990 a bit off the load 1783 00:42:46,132 --> 00:42:47,667 on that 1-foot drop. 1784 00:42:47,767 --> 00:42:49,369 - And Jake is so beloved. 1785 00:42:49,469 --> 00:42:51,805 He has so many friends 1786 00:42:49,469 --> 00:42:51,805 in the Ninja community. 1787 00:42:51,905 --> 00:42:54,107 They all know what 1788 00:42:51,905 --> 00:42:54,107 this means to him. 1789 00:42:54,174 --> 00:42:55,175 - And he's through. 1790 00:42:55,275 --> 00:42:58,244 [cheers and applause] 1791 00:43:00,280 --> 00:43:03,450 [audience chanting] 1792 00:43:03,550 --> 00:43:07,870 It all comes down 1793 00:43:03,550 --> 00:43:07,870 to the Falling Shelves. 1794 00:43:07,187 --> 00:43:11,391 He has seen so many great 1795 00:43:07,187 --> 00:43:11,391 ninjas get to this point 1796 00:43:11,491 --> 00:43:13,193 only to come up short. 1797 00:43:13,293 --> 00:43:15,862 - The seven-time veteran 1798 00:43:13,293 --> 00:43:15,862 has never beat Stage Two. 1799 00:43:15,962 --> 00:43:17,297 0 for 3. 1800 00:43:15,962 --> 00:43:17,297 - This is the move right here. 1801 00:43:17,397 --> 00:43:19,650 - Try to get the number one. 1802 00:43:19,990 --> 00:43:22,102 Come on, find the blind grab. 1803 00:43:19,990 --> 00:43:22,102 Find it! 1804 00:43:22,202 --> 00:43:23,837 Find--ohh! 1805 00:43:22,202 --> 00:43:23,837 [buzzer blares] 1806 00:43:23,937 --> 00:43:26,439 - No! Jake. 1807 00:43:26,539 --> 00:43:27,741 - Whoa. 1808 00:43:27,841 --> 00:43:30,377 - Absolutely heartbreaking 1809 00:43:27,841 --> 00:43:30,377 for Jake Murray. 1810 00:43:30,477 --> 00:43:33,680 A perfect season, 1811 00:43:30,477 --> 00:43:33,680 a perfect run. 1812 00:43:33,780 --> 00:43:37,250 Just can't get through 1813 00:43:33,780 --> 00:43:37,250 Stage Two yet again. 1814 00:43:37,350 --> 00:43:38,251 - Wow. 1815 00:43:38,351 --> 00:43:39,452 - Good job, Jake. 1816 00:43:39,552 --> 00:43:40,954 - We've seen it all night. 1817 00:43:41,870 --> 00:43:43,590 That last shelf is such 1818 00:43:41,870 --> 00:43:43,590 a difficult move. 1819 00:43:43,690 --> 00:43:47,160 Jake got his hands around, 1820 00:43:43,690 --> 00:43:47,160 but look at his left hand. 1821 00:43:47,260 --> 00:43:50,663 Only got a few fingers on it, 1822 00:43:47,260 --> 00:43:50,663 and he slid right off. 1823 00:43:51,297 --> 00:43:55,042 - And a very disappointed Jake 1824 00:43:51,297 --> 00:43:55,042 Murray is down with Zuri. 1825 00:43:55,568 --> 00:43:58,405 - Jake, you had an absolutely 1826 00:43:55,568 --> 00:43:58,405 amazing run 1827 00:43:58,505 --> 00:43:59,706 up until this point. 1828 00:43:59,806 --> 00:44:01,441 What went wrong 1829 00:43:59,806 --> 00:44:01,441 on that last swing? 1830 00:44:01,541 --> 00:44:02,609 - Uh, I appreciate it. 1831 00:44:02,709 --> 00:44:04,944 Um, I don't know for sure, 1832 00:44:05,450 --> 00:44:06,413 it's always tough to tell, 1833 00:44:05,450 --> 00:44:06,413 you know. 1834 00:44:06,513 --> 00:44:07,947 It happened so quick. 1835 00:44:08,480 --> 00:44:11,151 Um, but I think just not quite 1836 00:44:08,480 --> 00:44:11,151 enough purchase on there so-- 1837 00:44:11,251 --> 00:44:12,686 - And how are you feeling now? 1838 00:44:12,786 --> 00:44:14,454 'Cause I feel like you were 1839 00:44:12,786 --> 00:44:14,454 getting a little bit emotional, 1840 00:44:14,554 --> 00:44:15,522 obviously, coming out 1841 00:44:14,554 --> 00:44:15,522 of the water, 1842 00:44:15,622 --> 00:44:16,523 and understandably. 1843 00:44:16,623 --> 00:44:17,791 What's going through your mind? 1844 00:44:17,891 --> 00:44:19,826 - Yeah, I mean, 1845 00:44:17,891 --> 00:44:19,826 imagine putting so much time 1846 00:44:19,926 --> 00:44:22,162 into something, you know, 1847 00:44:19,926 --> 00:44:22,162 and coming up short, so-- 1848 00:44:22,262 --> 00:44:24,640 Uh, season after season, too. 1849 00:44:24,164 --> 00:44:25,532 Um. 1850 00:44:25,632 --> 00:44:27,670 Yeah, definitely emotional. 1851 00:44:27,167 --> 00:44:28,601 You know, it's never easy, 1852 00:44:28,702 --> 00:44:31,538 but, uh, it's part of it 1853 00:44:28,702 --> 00:44:31,538 unfortunately. 1854 00:44:31,638 --> 00:44:33,730 - Will we see you out here next 1855 00:44:31,638 --> 00:44:33,730 season? 1856 00:44:33,173 --> 00:44:35,275 - Uh, possibly. 1857 00:44:33,173 --> 00:44:35,275 You know, I kind of said 1858 00:44:35,375 --> 00:44:37,610 if I didn't make it to the top 1859 00:44:35,375 --> 00:44:37,610 of the mountain this year, 1860 00:44:37,711 --> 00:44:40,800 I was gonna, um, kind of 1861 00:44:37,711 --> 00:44:40,800 reevaluate 1862 00:44:40,180 --> 00:44:42,820 and maybe step aside and, 1863 00:44:40,180 --> 00:44:42,820 you know, let someone else 1864 00:44:42,148 --> 00:44:43,249 in here who deserves a shot 1865 00:44:43,350 --> 00:44:45,850 that could definitely 1866 00:44:43,350 --> 00:44:45,850 take it down. 1867 00:44:45,118 --> 00:44:47,354 - Well I still think you could 1868 00:44:45,118 --> 00:44:47,354 definitely take it down, 1869 00:44:47,454 --> 00:44:49,522 so I'll be holding my breath 1870 00:44:47,454 --> 00:44:49,522 that we see you next season. 1871 00:44:49,622 --> 00:44:50,623 - I appreciate that, Zuri. 1872 00:44:50,724 --> 00:44:51,758 It's been a lot of fun 1873 00:44:50,724 --> 00:44:51,758 regardless, 1874 00:44:51,858 --> 00:44:53,560 so thanks for all the support 1875 00:44:51,858 --> 00:44:53,560 and love. 1876 00:44:53,660 --> 00:44:55,495 - It's been fun to watch you. 1877 00:44:53,660 --> 00:44:55,495 Thank you, Jake. 1878 00:44:55,595 --> 00:44:56,696 Guys, back to you. 1879 00:44:56,796 --> 00:44:59,799 [applause] 1880 00:45:00,734 --> 00:45:02,350 - Good work, Jake. 1881 00:45:03,770 --> 00:45:06,373 - Up next, 1882 00:45:03,770 --> 00:45:06,373 Jesse "Flex" Labreck 1883 00:45:06,473 --> 00:45:08,375 makes her run of history 1884 00:45:16,149 --> 00:45:16,249 , 1885 00:45:17,784 --> 00:45:19,819 - Welcome back to our 1886 00:45:17,784 --> 00:45:19,819 season finale, 1887 00:45:20,854 --> 00:45:22,122 where so far, 1888 00:45:20,854 --> 00:45:22,122 only three athletes 1889 00:45:22,222 --> 00:45:24,157 have survived Stage Two. 1890 00:45:24,257 --> 00:45:25,291 While we were away, 1891 00:45:25,392 --> 00:45:27,327 "The Law Ninja," 1892 00:45:25,392 --> 00:45:27,327 Brian Burkhardt, 1893 00:45:27,427 --> 00:45:29,629 got his second shot 1894 00:45:27,427 --> 00:45:29,629 at the course. 1895 00:45:29,729 --> 00:45:32,198 - Stage Two, take two. 1896 00:45:29,729 --> 00:45:32,198 Let's do it. 1897 00:45:32,298 --> 00:45:34,200 - The Texas attorney 1898 00:45:32,298 --> 00:45:34,200 shockingly fell 1899 00:45:34,300 --> 00:45:35,969 on the second obstacle 1900 00:45:34,300 --> 00:45:35,969 earlier. 1901 00:45:36,690 --> 00:45:38,104 - Oh! 1902 00:45:36,690 --> 00:45:38,104 No! 1903 00:45:38,204 --> 00:45:39,339 - No! 1904 00:45:39,439 --> 00:45:41,174 - But because he had 1905 00:45:39,439 --> 00:45:41,174 a safety pass, 1906 00:45:41,274 --> 00:45:42,242 he got another chance. 1907 00:45:42,342 --> 00:45:43,743 - I'll need it. 1908 00:45:43,843 --> 00:45:46,790 - And this time, the Salmon 1909 00:45:43,843 --> 00:45:46,790 Ladder didn't get him. 1910 00:45:46,112 --> 00:45:47,213 - He used his safety pass. 1911 00:45:47,313 --> 00:45:48,214 He wants to make the most 1912 00:45:47,313 --> 00:45:48,214 of it. 1913 00:45:48,314 --> 00:45:49,849 - Whoo! 1914 00:45:49,949 --> 00:45:53,420 - The five-time Ninja veteran 1915 00:45:49,949 --> 00:45:53,420 held on to the Hammer Drop, 1916 00:45:53,520 --> 00:45:55,855 and was sailing through 1917 00:45:53,520 --> 00:45:55,855 Epic Air Surfer... 1918 00:45:55,955 --> 00:45:57,424 - Oh! 1919 00:45:57,524 --> 00:46:00,727 - Before sliding off just a 1920 00:45:57,524 --> 00:46:00,727 few feet from the finish. 1921 00:46:00,827 --> 00:46:03,290 And his impressive season 1922 00:46:00,827 --> 00:46:03,290 was over. 1923 00:46:03,129 --> 00:46:05,732 - Matt, you could taste 1924 00:46:03,129 --> 00:46:05,732 the landing. 1925 00:46:05,832 --> 00:46:08,668 - So only two more athletes 1926 00:46:05,832 --> 00:46:08,668 are left to run on Stage Two. 1927 00:46:08,768 --> 00:46:11,104 And Zuri's gonna get our 1928 00:46:08,768 --> 00:46:11,104 next one going. 1929 00:46:11,204 --> 00:46:14,541 - It's been four long years 1930 00:46:11,204 --> 00:46:14,541 since we could say this. 1931 00:46:14,641 --> 00:46:17,444 A woman is about to tackle 1932 00:46:14,641 --> 00:46:17,444 Stage Two. 1933 00:46:17,544 --> 00:46:20,680 And no one deserves it more 1934 00:46:17,544 --> 00:46:20,680 than Jesse "Flex" Labreck. 1935 00:46:20,780 --> 00:46:23,490 She's already hit more buzzers 1936 00:46:20,780 --> 00:46:23,490 than any woman 1937 00:46:23,149 --> 00:46:25,185 in "Ninja" history. 1938 00:46:25,285 --> 00:46:28,540 And this year, she finally 1939 00:46:25,285 --> 00:46:28,540 got her breakthrough in Vegas. 1940 00:46:29,656 --> 00:46:31,910 - No! 1941 00:46:31,191 --> 00:46:33,827 Oh, whoa! 1942 00:46:31,191 --> 00:46:33,827 - Oh, Labreck, no! 1943 00:46:33,927 --> 00:46:36,229 Nice, nice, no! 1944 00:46:36,730 --> 00:46:38,765 All right, come on. 1945 00:46:36,730 --> 00:46:38,765 Oh, no! 1946 00:46:38,865 --> 00:46:40,233 - No! 1947 00:46:38,865 --> 00:46:40,233 - No! 1948 00:46:40,333 --> 00:46:43,570 - History repeats itself for 1949 00:46:40,333 --> 00:46:43,570 the third year in a row. 1950 00:46:43,670 --> 00:46:45,138 - Last week on Stage One... 1951 00:46:45,238 --> 00:46:47,440 - She's been here before, 1952 00:46:45,238 --> 00:46:47,440 fallen into the net. 1953 00:46:47,540 --> 00:46:50,677 [all shouting] 1954 00:46:50,777 --> 00:46:53,790 - Yes! 1955 00:46:50,777 --> 00:46:53,790 - Yes! 1956 00:46:53,179 --> 00:46:54,614 Okay. 1957 00:46:54,714 --> 00:46:58,218 - I finally got my buzzer. 1958 00:46:58,318 --> 00:47:01,254 - The third woman to ever hit 1959 00:46:58,318 --> 00:47:01,254 a Stage One buzzer, 1960 00:47:01,354 --> 00:47:02,455 "Flex" Labreck! 1961 00:47:02,555 --> 00:47:04,491 [buzzer blares] 1962 00:47:02,555 --> 00:47:04,491 - Come, on. Come on! 1963 00:47:05,859 --> 00:47:08,428 - I definitely felt 1964 00:47:05,859 --> 00:47:08,428 so much relief. 1965 00:47:08,528 --> 00:47:11,131 That has been my goal 1966 00:47:08,528 --> 00:47:11,131 since season eight. 1967 00:47:11,231 --> 00:47:13,366 And so finally getting it, 1968 00:47:13,466 --> 00:47:16,360 the best I've ever felt, 1969 00:47:13,466 --> 00:47:16,360 hitting the buzzer. 1970 00:47:16,136 --> 00:47:18,171 Oh, my God, finally! 1971 00:47:18,838 --> 00:47:22,108 I've just put so many training 1972 00:47:18,838 --> 00:47:22,108 nights into it. 1973 00:47:22,208 --> 00:47:24,611 I know it's really, really 1974 00:47:22,208 --> 00:47:24,611 hard, 1975 00:47:24,711 --> 00:47:26,379 but I want to be 1976 00:47:24,711 --> 00:47:26,379 the first woman 1977 00:47:26,479 --> 00:47:28,314 to make it to Stage Three. 1978 00:47:32,152 --> 00:47:34,821 - And "Flex" is gonna have 1979 00:47:32,152 --> 00:47:34,821 lots of family and friends 1980 00:47:34,921 --> 00:47:37,570 watching from all 1981 00:47:34,921 --> 00:47:37,570 over the country. 1982 00:47:37,123 --> 00:47:40,393 And down on the sideline, 1983 00:47:37,123 --> 00:47:40,393 her fianc?? and fellow ninja, 1984 00:47:40,493 --> 00:47:43,697 Chris DiGangi, along with 1985 00:47:40,493 --> 00:47:43,697 other Midwest ninjas. 1986 00:47:43,797 --> 00:47:46,990 No one wants to miss this. 1987 00:47:43,797 --> 00:47:46,990 [cheering] 1988 00:47:46,199 --> 00:47:48,201 [countdown beeping] 1989 00:47:48,301 --> 00:47:50,437 And "Flex" becomes 1990 00:47:48,301 --> 00:47:50,437 just the third woman 1991 00:47:50,537 --> 00:47:52,138 to take on Stage Two. 1992 00:47:52,238 --> 00:47:54,441 Allyssa Beird made it to the 1993 00:47:52,238 --> 00:47:54,441 second obstacle, 1994 00:47:54,541 --> 00:47:56,710 and Jessie Graff made it 1995 00:47:54,541 --> 00:47:56,710 to the third. 1996 00:47:56,810 --> 00:47:58,878 - She just brings it 1997 00:47:56,810 --> 00:47:58,878 every single time. 1998 00:47:58,978 --> 00:48:00,347 No matter what-- 1999 00:47:58,978 --> 00:48:00,347 No! 2000 00:48:00,447 --> 00:48:02,916 [audience groaning] 2001 00:48:03,160 --> 00:48:04,150 - No! 2002 00:48:04,250 --> 00:48:08,755 - And "Flex" Labreck out 2003 00:48:04,250 --> 00:48:08,755 on the Salmon Ladder. 2004 00:48:08,855 --> 00:48:12,125 We think of her as invincible, 2005 00:48:08,855 --> 00:48:12,125 but it happens, 2006 00:48:12,225 --> 00:48:13,326 even to the best. 2007 00:48:13,426 --> 00:48:15,829 And her season is over, 2008 00:48:13,426 --> 00:48:15,829 just like that. 2009 00:48:17,300 --> 00:48:18,431 - Whoa. 2010 00:48:20,266 --> 00:48:24,700 - She's never fallen on a 2011 00:48:20,266 --> 00:48:24,700 Salmon Ladder in competition. 2012 00:48:24,170 --> 00:48:25,872 But this one is open 2013 00:48:24,170 --> 00:48:25,872 at the top, 2014 00:48:26,390 --> 00:48:28,141 so you have to be precise. 2015 00:48:28,241 --> 00:48:30,176 "Flex" comes up short 2016 00:48:28,241 --> 00:48:30,176 on the right side. 2017 00:48:30,276 --> 00:48:32,746 Which causes her to overshoot 2018 00:48:30,276 --> 00:48:32,746 it on the left. 2019 00:48:32,846 --> 00:48:34,414 A rare mistake for "Flex." 2020 00:48:41,654 --> 00:48:43,590 - I know, I know. 2021 00:48:43,957 --> 00:48:45,580 - I just-- 2022 00:48:43,957 --> 00:48:45,580 [groans] 2023 00:48:45,125 --> 00:48:46,493 wanted to play 2024 00:48:45,125 --> 00:48:46,493 on so much more. 2025 00:48:46,593 --> 00:48:47,594 - [chuckles] 2026 00:48:46,593 --> 00:48:47,594 I know. 2027 00:48:47,694 --> 00:48:49,295 - I could have done 2028 00:48:47,694 --> 00:48:49,295 so much more. 2029 00:48:49,396 --> 00:48:50,897 - It's okay, it's okay. 2030 00:48:53,660 --> 00:48:54,668 - An emotional Jesse Labreck. 2031 00:48:54,768 --> 00:48:57,103 She was ready to go 2032 00:48:54,768 --> 00:48:57,103 so much further 2033 00:48:57,203 --> 00:48:59,372 and make history here tonight. 2034 00:49:00,707 --> 00:49:03,643 So now we're down 2035 00:49:00,707 --> 00:49:03,643 to the final athlete 2036 00:49:03,743 --> 00:49:04,878 on Stage Two. 2037 00:49:05,110 --> 00:49:08,140 It's 15-year-old 2038 00:49:05,110 --> 00:49:08,140 Kaden Lebsack. 2039 00:49:08,810 --> 00:49:10,150 Coming into this season, 2040 00:49:08,810 --> 00:49:10,150 veteran ninjas said 2041 00:49:10,250 --> 00:49:13,186 this Colorado kid is 2042 00:49:10,250 --> 00:49:13,186 the next big thing. 2043 00:49:13,286 --> 00:49:15,689 And he has lived up 2044 00:49:13,286 --> 00:49:15,689 to the hype. 2045 00:49:15,789 --> 00:49:20,260 He hit buzzers in 2046 00:49:15,789 --> 00:49:20,260 Qualifying, Semifinals, 2047 00:49:20,360 --> 00:49:21,728 and on Stage One. 2048 00:49:21,828 --> 00:49:24,397 And looked dominant doing it. 2049 00:49:24,497 --> 00:49:26,990 - Go buddy, one at a time. 2050 00:49:26,199 --> 00:49:28,268 - His parents are beyond 2051 00:49:26,199 --> 00:49:28,268 the sideline, 2052 00:49:28,368 --> 00:49:30,403 along with his coach 2053 00:49:28,368 --> 00:49:30,403 and other ninjas. 2054 00:49:30,503 --> 00:49:32,138 Including training partner, 2055 00:49:30,503 --> 00:49:32,138 Jake Murray, 2056 00:49:32,238 --> 00:49:33,673 who fell minutes ago, 2057 00:49:33,773 --> 00:49:36,420 but still supporting 2058 00:49:33,773 --> 00:49:36,420 his friend. 2059 00:49:36,142 --> 00:49:39,450 [countdown beeping] 2060 00:49:39,790 --> 00:49:41,381 He was the fastest 2061 00:49:39,790 --> 00:49:41,381 in his qualifying round. 2062 00:49:41,481 --> 00:49:44,250 Time should not be a problem 2063 00:49:41,481 --> 00:49:44,250 for Kaden Lebsack. 2064 00:49:45,752 --> 00:49:49,789 Super K looking to fly up here 2065 00:49:45,752 --> 00:49:49,789 on our Double Salmon Ladder. 2066 00:49:49,889 --> 00:49:51,725 Gotta be precise 2067 00:49:49,889 --> 00:49:51,725 on these top cradles. 2068 00:49:51,825 --> 00:49:54,361 - Easy. 2069 00:49:51,825 --> 00:49:54,361 All right, watch it. 2070 00:49:54,461 --> 00:49:56,620 Big move coming. 2071 00:49:54,461 --> 00:49:56,620 You can see it! 2072 00:49:56,960 --> 00:49:57,897 He's got big bright eyes. 2073 00:49:58,640 --> 00:49:59,650 You can see him. 2074 00:49:58,640 --> 00:49:59,650 He's watching, 2075 00:49:59,132 --> 00:50:00,734 making sure he made no 2076 00:49:59,132 --> 00:50:00,734 mistake. 2077 00:50:00,834 --> 00:50:02,936 - And he is moving smoothly. 2078 00:50:03,360 --> 00:50:05,538 He and Jake Murray put in 2079 00:50:03,360 --> 00:50:05,538 extra hours of training 2080 00:50:05,638 --> 00:50:07,730 to get ready for Vegas. 2081 00:50:07,173 --> 00:50:08,775 Jake came up just short. 2082 00:50:08,875 --> 00:50:10,643 Kaden's trying to be the 2083 00:50:08,875 --> 00:50:10,643 fourth ninja 2084 00:50:10,744 --> 00:50:11,945 to conquer Stage Two. 2085 00:50:13,790 --> 00:50:14,347 And skips one of the Vs! 2086 00:50:14,447 --> 00:50:17,350 - He came here with a plan 2087 00:50:14,447 --> 00:50:17,350 for V Formation. 2088 00:50:17,450 --> 00:50:18,518 - Come on! 2089 00:50:19,753 --> 00:50:20,954 All right, get out of there. 2090 00:50:19,753 --> 00:50:20,954 Get on-- 2091 00:50:21,540 --> 00:50:24,900 - And Kaden looking so smooth. 2092 00:50:24,190 --> 00:50:26,526 - Yes! Let's go! 2093 00:50:24,190 --> 00:50:26,526 - Come on, whoo! 2094 00:50:26,626 --> 00:50:28,361 - Come on, baby, come on. 2095 00:50:28,461 --> 00:50:30,196 - But this new obstacle, 2096 00:50:28,461 --> 00:50:30,196 Hammer Drop, 2097 00:50:30,296 --> 00:50:32,632 has ended the season 2098 00:50:30,296 --> 00:50:32,632 for five other ninjas 2099 00:50:32,732 --> 00:50:34,134 on Stage Two. 2100 00:50:32,732 --> 00:50:34,134 - Come on, babe, come on. 2101 00:50:34,234 --> 00:50:36,436 - 5'9", gotta be precise 2102 00:50:34,234 --> 00:50:36,436 with the hand placement. 2103 00:50:36,536 --> 00:50:38,638 - Just hock it and lug it. 2104 00:50:38,738 --> 00:50:40,607 Yes! 2105 00:50:38,738 --> 00:50:40,607 Do not let go. 2106 00:50:40,707 --> 00:50:42,208 Now start making your move. 2107 00:50:42,308 --> 00:50:43,977 - Great job wrapping 2108 00:50:42,308 --> 00:50:43,977 the legs around. 2109 00:50:44,770 --> 00:50:46,460 Lebsack now, really has been 2110 00:50:46,146 --> 00:50:48,810 training the fingertips 2111 00:50:46,146 --> 00:50:48,810 as a climber. 2112 00:50:48,181 --> 00:50:50,116 - Whoo, you talk about 2113 00:50:48,181 --> 00:50:50,116 digitory strength. 2114 00:50:50,216 --> 00:50:52,185 - You can do it. 2115 00:50:50,216 --> 00:50:52,185 - Get that rope. Come on. 2116 00:50:54,854 --> 00:50:56,189 - Get up high. 2117 00:50:56,289 --> 00:50:57,557 - Good leap. 2118 00:50:57,657 --> 00:51:01,895 Kaden Lebsack is looking 2119 00:50:57,657 --> 00:51:01,895 spectacular thus far. 2120 00:51:02,620 --> 00:51:03,963 - Come on, get up there. 2121 00:51:02,620 --> 00:51:03,963 - Get up. 2122 00:51:04,640 --> 00:51:06,232 - As he's completing 2123 00:51:04,640 --> 00:51:06,232 that fourth obstacle, 2124 00:51:06,332 --> 00:51:09,690 but this is where the 2125 00:51:06,332 --> 00:51:09,690 difficulty ratchets up. 2126 00:51:09,135 --> 00:51:11,371 - Yay! 2127 00:51:09,135 --> 00:51:11,371 - Whoo! Go, Kaden! 2128 00:51:11,471 --> 00:51:14,307 - Plenty of time for 2129 00:51:11,471 --> 00:51:14,307 these final two obstacles. 2130 00:51:14,407 --> 00:51:15,842 - But this is where you start 2131 00:51:14,407 --> 00:51:15,842 to feel the burnies 2132 00:51:15,942 --> 00:51:17,277 in those arms. 2133 00:51:17,377 --> 00:51:19,379 - But Kaden Lebsack, he's 2134 00:51:17,377 --> 00:51:19,379 gotta push that pain 2135 00:51:19,479 --> 00:51:20,380 to the back. 2136 00:51:20,480 --> 00:51:21,614 - On Epic Air Surfer, 2137 00:51:21,715 --> 00:51:23,717 these 1-foot drops 2138 00:51:21,715 --> 00:51:23,717 on each throw 2139 00:51:23,817 --> 00:51:25,585 will really test your grip. 2140 00:51:25,685 --> 00:51:27,721 - Gets the first one. 2141 00:51:27,821 --> 00:51:28,788 And goes right into the next. 2142 00:51:28,888 --> 00:51:30,256 [crowd cheering] 2143 00:51:30,357 --> 00:51:32,392 Being smart after every jump, 2144 00:51:30,357 --> 00:51:32,392 he's making sure 2145 00:51:32,492 --> 00:51:35,395 the board's not too far 2146 00:51:32,492 --> 00:51:35,395 to one side. 2147 00:51:35,495 --> 00:51:37,430 - He goes a little deeper 2148 00:51:35,495 --> 00:51:37,430 or he'll fall off. 2149 00:51:37,530 --> 00:51:39,199 Nice! 2150 00:51:37,530 --> 00:51:39,199 Good correction. 2151 00:51:39,299 --> 00:51:40,533 - Smooth power. 2152 00:51:40,633 --> 00:51:41,768 [cheers and applause] 2153 00:51:41,868 --> 00:51:42,836 - Yes! Yes, baby. 2154 00:51:44,471 --> 00:51:45,705 - So it's gonna come down 2155 00:51:45,805 --> 00:51:48,108 to the final obstacle 2156 00:51:45,805 --> 00:51:48,108 on Stage Two. 2157 00:51:48,208 --> 00:51:50,176 Only three have survived this. 2158 00:51:50,276 --> 00:51:51,811 - Come on, Kaden 2159 00:51:51,911 --> 00:51:53,880 - It is the final shelf. 2160 00:51:53,980 --> 00:51:55,782 The reverse grab, 2161 00:51:55,882 --> 00:51:58,284 where ninja after ninja 2162 00:51:55,882 --> 00:51:58,284 has fallen. 2163 00:51:58,385 --> 00:52:01,540 Can a 15-year-old 2164 00:51:58,385 --> 00:52:01,540 get through it? 2165 00:52:01,154 --> 00:52:02,188 - If he can get 2166 00:52:01,154 --> 00:52:02,188 to Stage Three, 2167 00:52:02,288 --> 00:52:03,556 that'd be iconic. 2168 00:52:03,656 --> 00:52:04,958 All right, come on, man. 2169 00:52:05,580 --> 00:52:07,293 - He's got plenty of time left 2170 00:52:05,580 --> 00:52:07,293 on the clock. 2171 00:52:08,495 --> 00:52:10,960 - He's got a great cadence. 2172 00:52:10,196 --> 00:52:12,799 All the ninjas on the circuit 2173 00:52:10,196 --> 00:52:12,799 talked about Kaden Lebsack. 2174 00:52:12,899 --> 00:52:13,800 - This is it! 2175 00:52:13,900 --> 00:52:16,690 Get those hips up and grab it. 2176 00:52:16,169 --> 00:52:17,804 - Feel it. 2177 00:52:16,169 --> 00:52:17,804 You don't have to see it. 2178 00:52:17,904 --> 00:52:19,105 Just feel it. 2179 00:52:17,904 --> 00:52:19,105 Feel it! 2180 00:52:19,205 --> 00:52:21,241 Yes! 2181 00:52:21,341 --> 00:52:24,678 - Yes, Kaden Lebsack, 2182 00:52:21,341 --> 00:52:24,678 15 years-old. 2183 00:52:24,778 --> 00:52:26,790 You've got the power! 2184 00:52:26,112 --> 00:52:29,215 [cheers and applause] 2185 00:52:29,315 --> 00:52:31,751 - He is partying in Vegas. 2186 00:52:33,860 --> 00:52:34,654 Moving on to Stage Three. 2187 00:52:34,754 --> 00:52:37,157 The youngest ever to do it. 2188 00:52:37,257 --> 00:52:40,126 - Stage Three, homey! 2189 00:52:37,257 --> 00:52:40,126 Stage Three! 2190 00:52:42,696 --> 00:52:44,631 - Oh, my God! 2191 00:52:45,198 --> 00:52:46,866 - He said 2192 00:52:45,198 --> 00:52:46,866 "You want some of me? 2193 00:52:46,966 --> 00:52:48,368 I'm going to Three." 2194 00:52:49,083 --> 00:52:50,837 - He's been great all season, 2195 00:52:50,937 --> 00:52:52,672 and he came through 2196 00:52:50,937 --> 00:52:52,672 when it counted. 2197 00:52:52,772 --> 00:52:54,607 He rarely shows emotion, 2198 00:52:54,708 --> 00:52:57,410 but look at his face 2199 00:52:54,708 --> 00:52:57,410 when he made that blind grab. 2200 00:52:57,510 --> 00:52:59,579 He knew he had it 2201 00:52:57,510 --> 00:52:59,579 at that point. 2202 00:53:00,647 --> 00:53:02,480 [laughter] 2203 00:53:02,820 --> 00:53:04,184 - Oh, my God, honey. 2204 00:53:02,820 --> 00:53:04,184 I love you. 2205 00:53:06,219 --> 00:53:08,288 Whoo! 2206 00:53:06,219 --> 00:53:08,288 - And with the fastest time, 2207 00:53:08,388 --> 00:53:11,124 Kaden gets to go last 2208 00:53:08,388 --> 00:53:11,124 on Stage Three. 2209 00:53:11,224 --> 00:53:14,127 He'll follow Austin Gray, 2210 00:53:11,224 --> 00:53:14,127 Kyle Soderman, 2211 00:53:14,227 --> 00:53:17,364 and the other teen to make it, 2212 00:53:14,227 --> 00:53:17,364 Vance Walker, 2213 00:53:17,464 --> 00:53:18,531 who will go first. 2214 00:53:20,133 --> 00:53:24,537 - Up next, they'll tackle 2215 00:53:20,133 --> 00:53:24,537 the brutal Stage Three. 2216 00:53:24,637 --> 00:53:26,720 - Nice. 2217 00:53:24,637 --> 00:53:26,720 Oh! 2218 00:53:27,730 --> 00:53:28,274 No! 2219 00:53:28,375 --> 00:53:30,310 - And if anyone survives, 2220 00:53:28,375 --> 00:53:30,310 they'll move on 2221 00:53:30,410 --> 00:53:33,747 to climb Stage Four 2222 00:53:30,410 --> 00:53:33,747 for $1,000,000 2223 00:53:43,189 --> 00:53:43,289 . 2224 00:53:45,910 --> 00:53:48,261 - So now our remaining ninjas 2225 00:53:45,910 --> 00:53:48,261 take on step closer 2226 00:53:48,862 --> 00:53:49,863 to the $1,000,000, 2227 00:53:49,963 --> 00:53:52,980 as we move on to 2228 00:53:49,963 --> 00:53:52,980 the legendary gauntlet 2229 00:53:52,165 --> 00:53:54,167 that is the Stage Three 2230 00:53:52,165 --> 00:53:54,167 course. 2231 00:53:54,267 --> 00:53:57,337 It's seven grueling 2232 00:53:54,267 --> 00:53:57,337 upper-body obstacles, 2233 00:53:57,437 --> 00:53:59,639 including two new ones 2234 00:53:57,437 --> 00:53:59,639 this year-- 2235 00:53:59,739 --> 00:54:03,430 Stalactites and 2236 00:53:59,739 --> 00:54:03,430 Eyeglass Alley. 2237 00:54:03,109 --> 00:54:04,711 And there's no time limit. 2238 00:54:04,811 --> 00:54:06,780 You just gotta survive. 2239 00:54:06,880 --> 00:54:09,282 And Zuri's gonna 2240 00:54:06,880 --> 00:54:09,282 get us started. 2241 00:54:09,382 --> 00:54:12,218 - Vance Walker is already 2242 00:54:09,382 --> 00:54:12,218 a champion. 2243 00:54:12,318 --> 00:54:15,522 He's won "American Ninja 2244 00:54:12,318 --> 00:54:15,522 Warrior Junior" twice. 2245 00:54:15,622 --> 00:54:18,892 Now, at just 16, 2246 00:54:15,622 --> 00:54:18,892 he's got a chance to become 2247 00:54:19,590 --> 00:54:22,620 the "American Ninja Warrior" 2248 00:54:19,590 --> 00:54:22,620 champion. 2249 00:54:24,164 --> 00:54:25,932 He's hit four buzzers so far, 2250 00:54:26,660 --> 00:54:28,201 and had the fastest time 2251 00:54:26,660 --> 00:54:28,201 at Semifinals. 2252 00:54:28,301 --> 00:54:29,736 - Let's go! 2253 00:54:29,836 --> 00:54:31,237 - A Power Tower win, 2254 00:54:31,338 --> 00:54:34,474 and tonight he could climb 2255 00:54:31,338 --> 00:54:34,474 for $1,000,000. 2256 00:54:34,574 --> 00:54:36,843 But first, he's gotta get 2257 00:54:34,574 --> 00:54:36,843 through Stage Three. 2258 00:54:36,943 --> 00:54:39,212 [cheering] 2259 00:54:39,312 --> 00:54:41,247 - Vance's parents will be 2260 00:54:39,312 --> 00:54:41,247 screaming 2261 00:54:41,348 --> 00:54:42,682 over on the sideline. 2262 00:54:42,782 --> 00:54:44,984 And all the other ninjas 2263 00:54:42,782 --> 00:54:44,984 have gathered to see 2264 00:54:45,850 --> 00:54:47,220 if anyone can survive 2265 00:54:45,850 --> 00:54:47,220 Stage Three. 2266 00:54:47,320 --> 00:54:48,722 And watching very closely 2267 00:54:48,822 --> 00:54:50,390 will be the other remaining 2268 00:54:48,822 --> 00:54:50,390 ninjas. 2269 00:54:50,490 --> 00:54:53,193 They'll get their shot 2270 00:54:50,490 --> 00:54:53,193 after Vance Walker. 2271 00:54:53,293 --> 00:54:55,528 [countdown beeping] 2272 00:54:53,293 --> 00:54:55,528 - All right, let's do it! 2273 00:54:55,628 --> 00:54:57,831 - First up, Grip and Tip. 2274 00:54:57,931 --> 00:54:59,332 That cylinder is 2275 00:54:57,931 --> 00:54:59,332 free-spinning. 2276 00:54:59,432 --> 00:55:02,502 You have to keep equal 2277 00:54:59,432 --> 00:55:02,502 pressure on with both arms. 2278 00:55:02,602 --> 00:55:03,870 That makes this transfer 2279 00:55:02,602 --> 00:55:03,870 a challenge, 2280 00:55:04,370 --> 00:55:06,390 particularly at just 5'5" 2281 00:55:06,720 --> 00:55:08,742 - Yeah, he's the shortest 2282 00:55:06,720 --> 00:55:08,742 of these final four ninjas, 2283 00:55:08,842 --> 00:55:12,145 but has tremendous 2284 00:55:08,842 --> 00:55:12,145 upper-body strength. 2285 00:55:12,245 --> 00:55:13,680 Going for a little ride, here. 2286 00:55:13,780 --> 00:55:14,948 Just gotta get test, man. 2287 00:55:15,480 --> 00:55:16,683 You can see how 2288 00:55:15,480 --> 00:55:16,683 that cylinder spins. 2289 00:55:16,783 --> 00:55:19,319 - Yeah, you can see his hands 2290 00:55:16,783 --> 00:55:19,319 are starting to separate. 2291 00:55:19,419 --> 00:55:21,588 - Whoo! 2292 00:55:19,419 --> 00:55:21,588 - Just got through it. 2293 00:55:21,688 --> 00:55:23,623 - No time limit. 2294 00:55:21,688 --> 00:55:23,623 You got this. 2295 00:55:23,723 --> 00:55:25,425 - His mom's right. 2296 00:55:23,723 --> 00:55:25,425 There's no time limit 2297 00:55:25,525 --> 00:55:28,161 on Stage Three, however, if 2298 00:55:25,525 --> 00:55:28,161 none of these 2299 00:55:28,261 --> 00:55:30,430 final four ninjas 2300 00:55:28,261 --> 00:55:30,430 complete this stage, 2301 00:55:30,530 --> 00:55:32,665 then whoever goes the farthest 2302 00:55:30,530 --> 00:55:32,665 the fastest 2303 00:55:32,766 --> 00:55:37,771 becomes our Last Ninja 2304 00:55:32,766 --> 00:55:37,771 Standing and gets $100,000. 2305 00:55:37,871 --> 00:55:39,673 Now Walker on Stalactites. 2306 00:55:39,773 --> 00:55:42,142 - Come on, Vance, you got 2307 00:55:39,773 --> 00:55:42,142 this, this is all you. 2308 00:55:42,242 --> 00:55:44,411 - He should be very good 2309 00:55:42,242 --> 00:55:44,411 on Stalactites. 2310 00:55:44,511 --> 00:55:46,279 - Now, you can see they have 2311 00:55:44,511 --> 00:55:46,279 free-spinning 2312 00:55:46,379 --> 00:55:47,781 and free-moving. 2313 00:55:47,881 --> 00:55:50,383 - Yeah, and it moving makes it 2314 00:55:47,881 --> 00:55:50,383 extremely difficult, 2315 00:55:50,483 --> 00:55:51,618 so you have to be patient. 2316 00:55:51,718 --> 00:55:54,870 And being patient means 2317 00:55:51,718 --> 00:55:54,870 you have to hold 2318 00:55:54,120 --> 00:55:55,121 for a long time. 2319 00:55:55,221 --> 00:55:56,623 And that could wear you out. 2320 00:55:56,723 --> 00:55:59,225 - Oh! But he misses it. 2321 00:55:59,325 --> 00:56:01,661 Fully extended already, 2322 00:55:59,325 --> 00:56:01,661 and he's spinning. 2323 00:56:01,761 --> 00:56:03,960 - Uh-oh. 2324 00:56:03,196 --> 00:56:04,297 - And this is the problem. 2325 00:56:04,397 --> 00:56:06,660 At only 5'5", 2326 00:56:04,397 --> 00:56:06,660 not much wingspan. 2327 00:56:06,166 --> 00:56:07,367 But got it in. 2328 00:56:07,467 --> 00:56:08,868 - But you gotta stay calm, 2329 00:56:07,467 --> 00:56:08,868 no matter what. 2330 00:56:09,350 --> 00:56:11,438 If you panic on Stalactites, 2331 00:56:09,350 --> 00:56:11,438 it could cost you. 2332 00:56:13,540 --> 00:56:16,176 Nice! 2333 00:56:13,540 --> 00:56:16,176 - Two down, five to go. 2334 00:56:16,276 --> 00:56:19,512 - Come on, Vance. 2335 00:56:16,276 --> 00:56:19,512 - You got this, Vance. 2336 00:56:19,612 --> 00:56:22,148 - On now to Up for Grabs. 2337 00:56:22,248 --> 00:56:23,450 This is a new one, 2338 00:56:23,550 --> 00:56:25,785 You're gonna lache 2339 00:56:23,550 --> 00:56:25,785 in midair, grab the bar, 2340 00:56:25,885 --> 00:56:27,530 land it in the cradle, 2341 00:56:27,153 --> 00:56:29,550 and then repeat the process. 2342 00:56:29,122 --> 00:56:30,223 Climb up on the pole, 2343 00:56:30,323 --> 00:56:31,858 just to further pump 2344 00:56:30,323 --> 00:56:31,858 those arms. 2345 00:56:31,958 --> 00:56:34,361 - Yeah, you gotta see it, 2346 00:56:31,958 --> 00:56:34,361 land it, precision. 2347 00:56:34,461 --> 00:56:35,729 - Great job. 2348 00:56:34,461 --> 00:56:35,729 - Nice. 2349 00:56:35,829 --> 00:56:37,297 And you can see him, 2350 00:56:35,829 --> 00:56:37,297 he's got a great job 2351 00:56:37,397 --> 00:56:38,398 of the hips kicking up. 2352 00:56:38,498 --> 00:56:39,566 Here we go again! 2353 00:56:39,666 --> 00:56:41,668 - So good. 2354 00:56:39,666 --> 00:56:41,668 Look at that--nice. 2355 00:56:41,768 --> 00:56:42,836 - Nice. 2356 00:56:42,936 --> 00:56:45,438 Real smooth. 2357 00:56:42,936 --> 00:56:45,438 And he's through, 2358 00:56:45,538 --> 00:56:47,730 - Yeah! 2359 00:56:47,173 --> 00:56:48,740 Let's go! 2360 00:56:48,174 --> 00:56:50,910 - Yeah, Vance! 2361 00:56:48,174 --> 00:56:50,910 You got this. 2362 00:56:51,770 --> 00:56:54,381 - On now to an old standby, 2363 00:56:51,770 --> 00:56:54,381 The Ultimate Cliffhanger. 2364 00:56:54,481 --> 00:56:55,682 - And he's been waiting 2365 00:56:54,481 --> 00:56:55,682 for this one. 2366 00:56:55,782 --> 00:56:57,450 This is an oldie but a goodie. 2367 00:56:57,550 --> 00:56:59,886 - This is a series of ledges 2368 00:56:57,550 --> 00:56:59,886 along that wall 2369 00:57:00,200 --> 00:57:01,354 only one inch wide. 2370 00:57:01,454 --> 00:57:02,722 - Come on, Vance. 2371 00:57:02,822 --> 00:57:05,258 Well this kid's had some magic 2372 00:57:02,822 --> 00:57:05,258 all season long 2373 00:57:05,358 --> 00:57:06,559 And he wasn't kidding when he 2374 00:57:05,358 --> 00:57:06,559 said 2375 00:57:06,659 --> 00:57:08,895 this is his playground. 2376 00:57:06,659 --> 00:57:08,895 - Yes, it is. 2377 00:57:09,290 --> 00:57:11,431 - And he's flying through 2378 00:57:09,290 --> 00:57:11,431 this. 2379 00:57:11,531 --> 00:57:14,467 - This obstacle's taken out so 2380 00:57:11,531 --> 00:57:14,467 many ninjas over the years. 2381 00:57:14,567 --> 00:57:16,436 And look how calm 2382 00:57:14,567 --> 00:57:16,436 he's keeping his body. 2383 00:57:16,536 --> 00:57:17,937 But here he comes. 2384 00:57:18,380 --> 00:57:20,907 Now he's gotta turn around, 2385 00:57:18,380 --> 00:57:20,907 and fly six feet across 2386 00:57:21,410 --> 00:57:22,475 to another narrow ledge. 2387 00:57:22,575 --> 00:57:24,744 Big gap. 2388 00:57:24,844 --> 00:57:26,312 - And he got it. 2389 00:57:24,844 --> 00:57:26,312 - Nice! 2390 00:57:26,413 --> 00:57:30,316 My goodness, he's destroying 2391 00:57:26,413 --> 00:57:30,316 The Ultimate Cliffhanger. 2392 00:57:30,417 --> 00:57:31,718 - Is he even sweating? 2393 00:57:31,818 --> 00:57:33,530 Is he even sweating? 2394 00:57:33,820 --> 00:57:35,355 - You got it. 2395 00:57:35,455 --> 00:57:37,624 - And he's putting pressure 2396 00:57:35,455 --> 00:57:37,624 on the other ninjas. 2397 00:57:37,724 --> 00:57:39,859 They'll have to go further 2398 00:57:37,724 --> 00:57:39,859 or go faster 2399 00:57:39,959 --> 00:57:41,494 than what Vance Walker is 2400 00:57:39,959 --> 00:57:41,494 doing. 2401 00:57:41,594 --> 00:57:43,797 His pace, not that fast 2402 00:57:41,594 --> 00:57:43,797 so far. 2403 00:57:43,897 --> 00:57:46,990 But he's at the fifth 2404 00:57:43,897 --> 00:57:46,990 obstacle, Pipe Dream. 2405 00:57:46,199 --> 00:57:48,201 You can see, 2406 00:57:46,199 --> 00:57:48,201 this little cat grab, here. 2407 00:57:48,301 --> 00:57:49,569 That wall tilts. 2408 00:57:49,669 --> 00:57:51,638 That means when you lache up, 2409 00:57:49,669 --> 00:57:51,638 you've gotta get 2410 00:57:51,738 --> 00:57:52,972 your center of gravity-- 2411 00:57:51,738 --> 00:57:52,972 get it up. 2412 00:57:53,730 --> 00:57:54,407 Otherwise, 2413 00:57:53,730 --> 00:57:54,407 they will peel back. 2414 00:57:54,507 --> 00:57:56,643 - This is not a pipe dream 2415 00:57:54,507 --> 00:57:56,643 for Vance Walker. 2416 00:57:56,743 --> 00:57:58,311 He's dominated on every level. 2417 00:57:58,411 --> 00:58:00,213 We saw what he did 2418 00:57:58,411 --> 00:58:00,213 in "Ninja Junior." 2419 00:58:00,313 --> 00:58:02,315 Now, he's bringing his talent 2420 00:58:00,313 --> 00:58:02,315 to Las Vegas. 2421 00:58:02,415 --> 00:58:03,917 - Look at that! 2422 00:58:02,415 --> 00:58:03,917 - He looked like Spider-Man 2423 00:58:04,170 --> 00:58:08,210 oh that, come on! 2424 00:58:04,170 --> 00:58:08,210 - Great balance, there. 2425 00:58:08,121 --> 00:58:10,857 Now has to work his way across 2426 00:58:08,121 --> 00:58:10,857 the hanging pipes, 2427 00:58:11,240 --> 00:58:13,560 which may be a bigger 2428 00:58:11,240 --> 00:58:13,560 challenge at just 5'5". 2429 00:58:13,660 --> 00:58:15,495 - That is a different type 2430 00:58:13,660 --> 00:58:15,495 of balance. 2431 00:58:15,595 --> 00:58:17,864 - Now again, that platform 2432 00:58:15,595 --> 00:58:17,864 rotates. 2433 00:58:18,310 --> 00:58:18,865 Be careful when you push. 2434 00:58:19,320 --> 00:58:20,667 It could spin away from you. 2435 00:58:20,767 --> 00:58:22,569 Great control out of 2436 00:58:20,767 --> 00:58:22,569 Vance Walker. 2437 00:58:22,669 --> 00:58:24,370 - Oh, my goodness. 2438 00:58:24,137 --> 00:58:25,572 I know I would have had 2439 00:58:24,137 --> 00:58:25,572 that thing spinning. 2440 00:58:25,672 --> 00:58:28,740 He's 145 pounds, 2441 00:58:25,672 --> 00:58:28,740 made it look easy. 2442 00:58:28,174 --> 00:58:29,542 And now he's working 2443 00:58:28,174 --> 00:58:29,542 the poles. 2444 00:58:29,642 --> 00:58:33,460 Look at how calm he seems. 2445 00:58:29,642 --> 00:58:33,460 How in control. 2446 00:58:33,113 --> 00:58:36,490 Now these final pipes, 2447 00:58:33,113 --> 00:58:36,490 they will drop down. 2448 00:58:36,116 --> 00:58:37,784 Bigger diameter, 2449 00:58:36,116 --> 00:58:37,784 different materials. 2450 00:58:37,884 --> 00:58:40,530 - And so he's gotta anticipate 2451 00:58:37,884 --> 00:58:40,530 the drop. 2452 00:58:40,120 --> 00:58:41,540 Nice! 2453 00:58:41,121 --> 00:58:42,756 Uh-oh, a little slide down. 2454 00:58:42,856 --> 00:58:44,357 - And look at him! 2455 00:58:42,856 --> 00:58:44,357 What a great job 2456 00:58:44,457 --> 00:58:45,892 on the lower body. 2457 00:58:46,590 --> 00:58:48,561 - Remember, he had Cerebral 2458 00:58:46,590 --> 00:58:48,561 palsy as a kid. 2459 00:58:48,661 --> 00:58:50,964 Still has to do special 2460 00:58:48,661 --> 00:58:50,964 stretching exercises 2461 00:58:51,640 --> 00:58:52,565 on his legs. 2462 00:58:52,665 --> 00:58:54,467 So this may be a real test 2463 00:58:52,665 --> 00:58:54,467 for him. 2464 00:58:54,567 --> 00:58:56,503 - Come on, Vance, 2465 00:58:54,567 --> 00:58:56,503 crush this! 2466 00:58:56,603 --> 00:58:58,972 - He's gonna do a 180 here, 2467 00:58:56,603 --> 00:58:58,972 Akbar, 2468 00:58:59,720 --> 00:59:00,774 to that final pipe that drops. 2469 00:59:00,874 --> 00:59:03,375 - All the adjustment on the 2470 00:59:00,874 --> 00:59:03,375 fly, it's all a part of it. 2471 00:59:03,109 --> 00:59:05,845 - And look him, just can't 2472 00:59:03,109 --> 00:59:05,845 get traction, Akbar. 2473 00:59:06,120 --> 00:59:07,347 - He's trying to get 2474 00:59:06,120 --> 00:59:07,347 that traction. 2475 00:59:07,447 --> 00:59:09,649 Now he's getting into it, 2476 00:59:07,447 --> 00:59:09,649 leaning into it. 2477 00:59:09,749 --> 00:59:11,718 - Smart move by Walker 2478 00:59:09,749 --> 00:59:11,718 with the straddle, here. 2479 00:59:11,818 --> 00:59:13,753 - Locking in with the lower 2480 00:59:11,818 --> 00:59:13,753 body. 2481 00:59:13,853 --> 00:59:16,389 - Well, Matt, you can see that 2482 00:59:13,853 --> 00:59:16,389 back leg is about to slip. 2483 00:59:16,489 --> 00:59:19,125 He's really gotta try 2484 00:59:16,489 --> 00:59:19,125 to control--oh! 2485 00:59:19,225 --> 00:59:21,610 He's saying, 2486 00:59:19,225 --> 00:59:21,610 oh, come on, hug it, hug it! 2487 00:59:21,161 --> 00:59:22,829 Nice! 2488 00:59:21,161 --> 00:59:22,829 - Just needs to reach 2489 00:59:22,929 --> 00:59:25,699 over to that bar, 2490 00:59:22,929 --> 00:59:25,699 and he'll complete Pipe Dream. 2491 00:59:25,799 --> 00:59:27,834 - Come on, get to the bar. 2492 00:59:27,934 --> 00:59:30,236 - Here we go. 2493 00:59:27,934 --> 00:59:30,236 - You got it, Vance. 2494 00:59:30,337 --> 00:59:32,380 - Nice! 2495 00:59:30,337 --> 00:59:32,380 - And he got it. 2496 00:59:32,105 --> 00:59:34,274 He's through five obstacles. 2497 00:59:34,374 --> 00:59:36,943 [cheers and applause] 2498 00:59:37,430 --> 00:59:39,145 - Let's go! 2499 00:59:37,430 --> 00:59:39,145 - Nice! 2500 00:59:41,414 --> 00:59:44,617 - But now facing a brand new 2501 00:59:41,414 --> 00:59:44,617 one in Eyeglass Alley. 2502 00:59:44,718 --> 00:59:47,153 You can see the bar 2503 00:59:44,718 --> 00:59:47,153 with rings on either side. 2504 00:59:47,253 --> 00:59:50,423 You have to walk it 2505 00:59:47,253 --> 00:59:50,423 to that third hook. 2506 00:59:50,523 --> 00:59:53,590 Only two more obstacles away 2507 00:59:50,523 --> 00:59:53,590 from Stage Four. 2508 00:59:53,159 --> 00:59:54,861 When he gets on one side, 2509 00:59:54,961 --> 00:59:56,629 now he will pop 2510 00:59:54,961 --> 00:59:56,629 the opposite one up. 2511 00:59:56,730 --> 00:59:58,798 A great job going to Vance. 2512 00:59:56,730 --> 00:59:58,798 - Nice. 2513 00:59:58,898 --> 01:00:01,401 He's feeling the burn, 2514 00:59:58,898 --> 01:00:01,401 but he's ignoring the burn. 2515 01:00:01,501 --> 01:00:04,167 - It's all you! 2516 01:00:01,501 --> 01:00:04,167 - Nice, Vance. 2517 01:00:04,104 --> 01:00:05,638 - Come on, bud. 2518 01:00:05,739 --> 01:00:07,941 - There he goes, switching 2519 01:00:05,739 --> 01:00:07,941 onto the front side. 2520 01:00:08,410 --> 01:00:09,376 - You see no panic in him. 2521 01:00:09,476 --> 01:00:11,311 - Now you can see there's 2522 01:00:09,476 --> 01:00:11,311 three prongs up. 2523 01:00:11,411 --> 01:00:13,213 This one spins. 2524 01:00:13,313 --> 01:00:15,281 And the longer he's hanging 2525 01:00:13,313 --> 01:00:15,281 up there, 2526 01:00:15,382 --> 01:00:17,484 the more those arms start 2527 01:00:15,382 --> 01:00:17,484 to burn. 2528 01:00:18,510 --> 01:00:19,486 - You got it. 2529 01:00:18,510 --> 01:00:19,486 - Nice! 2530 01:00:19,586 --> 01:00:22,880 - Look at this control. 2531 01:00:22,188 --> 01:00:23,356 - [chuckles] 2532 01:00:24,657 --> 01:00:26,493 - Just 16 years-old, 2533 01:00:26,593 --> 01:00:29,195 Vance Walker, 2534 01:00:26,593 --> 01:00:29,195 so impressive thus far. 2535 01:00:29,295 --> 01:00:31,831 - Okay, come on, now. 2536 01:00:29,295 --> 01:00:31,831 This is AP ninja-type stuff. 2537 01:00:31,931 --> 01:00:34,267 Advance Placement. 2538 01:00:31,931 --> 01:00:34,267 Place it right there. 2539 01:00:34,367 --> 01:00:35,268 Yes! 2540 01:00:35,368 --> 01:00:36,469 Nice! 2541 01:00:35,368 --> 01:00:36,469 Whoo! 2542 01:00:36,569 --> 01:00:38,438 - Now he can get 2543 01:00:36,569 --> 01:00:38,438 onto the final bar. 2544 01:00:38,538 --> 01:00:40,440 Oh, my goodness, 2545 01:00:38,538 --> 01:00:40,440 are you kidding me? 2546 01:00:40,540 --> 01:00:42,642 - This dude, come on! 2547 01:00:40,540 --> 01:00:42,642 - Ohh! 2548 01:00:42,742 --> 01:00:44,377 both: No! 2549 01:00:44,477 --> 01:00:47,313 - No! 2550 01:00:44,477 --> 01:00:47,313 - No! 2551 01:00:49,150 --> 01:00:51,840 - The magic runs out, 2552 01:00:51,184 --> 01:00:53,420 but what a run for Walker. 2553 01:00:54,654 --> 01:00:56,690 - It's always tough 2554 01:00:54,654 --> 01:00:56,690 to be the first, 2555 01:00:56,790 --> 01:01:00,160 but Vance Walker blazed a 2556 01:00:56,790 --> 01:01:00,160 trail on these new obstacles. 2557 01:01:00,260 --> 01:01:03,363 By the time the 16-year-old 2558 01:01:00,260 --> 01:01:03,363 got to Eyeglass Alley, 2559 01:01:03,463 --> 01:01:06,299 his arms were shot 2560 01:01:03,463 --> 01:01:06,299 and he just ran out of gas. 2561 01:01:06,399 --> 01:01:09,690 Still, what a rookie season 2562 01:01:06,399 --> 01:01:09,690 for him. 2563 01:01:09,169 --> 01:01:10,837 - And it's not over for Vance. 2564 01:01:10,937 --> 01:01:14,174 He's still got a shot to be 2565 01:01:10,937 --> 01:01:14,174 Last Ninja Standing 2566 01:01:14,274 --> 01:01:16,209 and win $100,000. 2567 01:01:16,309 --> 01:01:18,445 - So proud of you. 2568 01:01:16,309 --> 01:01:18,445 That was a great effort. 2569 01:01:18,545 --> 01:01:20,680 - Kyle Soderman 2570 01:01:18,545 --> 01:01:20,680 is up next. 2571 01:01:20,780 --> 01:01:23,450 The stuntman takes his shot 2572 01:01:20,780 --> 01:01:23,450 at Stage Three 2573 01:01:23,550 --> 01:01:26,653 when we come back 2574 01:01:23,550 --> 01:01:26,653 on the season finale 2575 01:01:33,193 --> 01:01:33,293 . 2576 01:01:34,861 --> 01:01:36,596 - Welcome back Las Vegas 2577 01:01:34,861 --> 01:01:36,596 and the last night 2578 01:01:37,664 --> 01:01:39,990 of the "American Ninja 2579 01:01:37,664 --> 01:01:39,990 Warrior" season. 2580 01:01:39,132 --> 01:01:41,968 We only have three competitors 2581 01:01:39,132 --> 01:01:41,968 left to run. 2582 01:01:42,102 --> 01:01:44,604 And the next to attempt 2583 01:01:42,102 --> 01:01:44,604 the Stage Three gauntlet 2584 01:01:44,704 --> 01:01:47,874 is 26-year-old stuntman 2585 01:01:44,704 --> 01:01:47,874 Kyle Soderman. 2586 01:01:47,974 --> 01:01:50,944 Kyle's girlfriend Megan 2587 01:01:47,974 --> 01:01:50,944 watching from the East Coast. 2588 01:01:51,111 --> 01:01:53,847 And his Blond boys buddies 2589 01:01:51,111 --> 01:01:53,847 are down on the sidelines. 2590 01:01:53,947 --> 01:01:55,849 [cheering] 2591 01:01:55,949 --> 01:01:59,319 [countdown beeping] 2592 01:01:59,419 --> 01:02:01,321 Gets it going on Grip and Tip. 2593 01:02:01,421 --> 01:02:03,890 This will wear you down 2594 01:02:01,421 --> 01:02:03,890 for other obstacles. 2595 01:02:03,189 --> 01:02:04,257 - Now you got it, Kyle! 2596 01:02:04,357 --> 01:02:05,558 - We can see this, 2597 01:02:04,357 --> 01:02:05,558 the challenge of 2598 01:02:05,658 --> 01:02:08,128 moving that cylinder. 2599 01:02:08,228 --> 01:02:10,597 Such an awkward start 2600 01:02:08,228 --> 01:02:10,597 on Grip and Tip. 2601 01:02:10,697 --> 01:02:12,980 - It really is. 2602 01:02:10,697 --> 01:02:12,980 Grip and Tip is one 2603 01:02:12,198 --> 01:02:15,201 of those ones that you really 2604 01:02:12,198 --> 01:02:15,201 can't get a solid grip, 2605 01:02:15,301 --> 01:02:18,638 so you gotta really engage 2606 01:02:15,301 --> 01:02:18,638 the bicep, the forearms, 2607 01:02:18,738 --> 01:02:19,939 the hands, everything. 2608 01:02:20,730 --> 01:02:22,750 - It just starts the pump 2609 01:02:20,730 --> 01:02:22,750 right away. 2610 01:02:22,142 --> 01:02:24,310 [cheering] 2611 01:02:24,411 --> 01:02:26,713 On now to Stalactites. 2612 01:02:26,813 --> 01:02:29,820 This obstacle came 2613 01:02:26,813 --> 01:02:29,820 from Christian Youst, 2614 01:02:29,182 --> 01:02:30,850 one of our teenage 2615 01:02:29,182 --> 01:02:30,850 competitors. 2616 01:02:30,950 --> 01:02:33,453 He submitted it in our 2617 01:02:30,950 --> 01:02:33,453 obstacle design challenge, 2618 01:02:33,553 --> 01:02:37,900 and if you have an obstacle 2619 01:02:33,553 --> 01:02:37,900 idea, go to ANWNation.com. 2620 01:02:37,157 --> 01:02:38,992 - Come on, Kyle, atta boy! 2621 01:02:40,360 --> 01:02:41,961 - He's gotta be patient 2622 01:02:40,360 --> 01:02:41,961 on Stalactites. 2623 01:02:42,950 --> 01:02:44,330 It's not a quick-moving 2624 01:02:42,950 --> 01:02:44,330 obstacle. 2625 01:02:44,431 --> 01:02:46,633 Great job. 2626 01:02:46,733 --> 01:02:48,968 - And you can see you create 2627 01:02:46,733 --> 01:02:48,968 any path you want. 2628 01:02:49,102 --> 01:02:50,704 And there it is, a long reach. 2629 01:02:49,102 --> 01:02:50,704 - Nice. 2630 01:02:50,804 --> 01:02:52,472 Very efficient. 2631 01:02:52,572 --> 01:02:55,742 And that's what Kyle's gonna 2632 01:02:52,572 --> 01:02:55,742 need to survive. 2633 01:02:55,842 --> 01:02:57,944 And now to Up for Grabs. 2634 01:02:58,111 --> 01:03:00,513 Climb up the pole. 2635 01:02:58,111 --> 01:03:00,513 More gripping. 2636 01:03:00,613 --> 01:03:02,480 Grip, grip, grip. 2637 01:03:02,148 --> 01:03:03,383 Now you got it. 2638 01:03:02,148 --> 01:03:03,383 It's up for grabs. 2639 01:03:03,483 --> 01:03:04,617 Grab it! 2640 01:03:03,483 --> 01:03:04,617 Nice! 2641 01:03:04,718 --> 01:03:06,886 - Lock it in. 2642 01:03:04,718 --> 01:03:06,886 Now on to the next bar. 2643 01:03:07,530 --> 01:03:07,921 - Nice! 2644 01:03:08,540 --> 01:03:10,590 [cheers and applause] 2645 01:03:10,690 --> 01:03:13,460 - Look at this. 2646 01:03:10,690 --> 01:03:13,460 Virtually no extra swings. 2647 01:03:13,560 --> 01:03:16,262 An incredibly efficient run 2648 01:03:13,560 --> 01:03:16,262 out of Kyle Soderman. 2649 01:03:16,363 --> 01:03:18,640 Great job! 2650 01:03:18,164 --> 01:03:21,868 [cheering] 2651 01:03:21,968 --> 01:03:24,700 - Now this is where 2652 01:03:21,968 --> 01:03:24,700 it gets real. 2653 01:03:24,170 --> 01:03:25,472 Ultimate Cliffhanger. 2654 01:03:25,572 --> 01:03:27,707 - And this may be a challenge 2655 01:03:25,572 --> 01:03:27,707 for Soderman. 2656 01:03:27,807 --> 01:03:29,142 He's not a rock climber, 2657 01:03:29,242 --> 01:03:31,211 and not really known 2658 01:03:29,242 --> 01:03:31,211 for his finger strength, 2659 01:03:31,311 --> 01:03:34,547 and he's got a big body 2660 01:03:31,311 --> 01:03:34,547 to carry across these ledges. 2661 01:03:34,647 --> 01:03:36,216 Long reaches. 2662 01:03:36,316 --> 01:03:39,586 - You can see those ledges are 2663 01:03:36,316 --> 01:03:39,586 getting smaller. 2664 01:03:39,686 --> 01:03:42,122 Not a lot of real estate 2665 01:03:39,686 --> 01:03:42,122 there. 2666 01:03:42,222 --> 01:03:44,357 Oh, my goodness. 2667 01:03:42,222 --> 01:03:44,357 - Making good progress. 2668 01:03:44,457 --> 01:03:45,492 I mean, look at the 2669 01:03:44,457 --> 01:03:45,492 fingertips. 2670 01:03:45,592 --> 01:03:47,293 - Oh, boy. 2671 01:03:47,394 --> 01:03:48,928 Another long reach. 2672 01:03:49,950 --> 01:03:50,530 No! 2673 01:03:50,630 --> 01:03:52,232 - Aw! 2674 01:03:52,332 --> 01:03:54,934 - Kyle Soderman reaches his 2675 01:03:52,332 --> 01:03:54,934 limits 2676 01:03:55,101 --> 01:03:57,125 on the Ultimate Cliffhanger. 2677 01:03:57,103 --> 01:03:59,472 A stellar run, though, 2678 01:03:57,103 --> 01:03:59,472 out of the stuntman. 2679 01:04:00,206 --> 01:04:02,709 Ultimate Cliffhanger 2680 01:04:00,206 --> 01:04:02,709 is always a test. 2681 01:04:02,809 --> 01:04:05,450 His left hand just slipped off 2682 01:04:02,809 --> 01:04:05,450 as he reached 2683 01:04:05,780 --> 01:04:06,446 for the next ledge. 2684 01:04:06,546 --> 01:04:09,716 But a great season for him. 2685 01:04:06,546 --> 01:04:09,716 He hit four buzzers. 2686 01:04:09,816 --> 01:04:11,384 - Whoo! 2687 01:04:11,484 --> 01:04:14,320 - And his Blonde Boys buddies 2688 01:04:11,484 --> 01:04:14,320 are gonna help him celebrate. 2689 01:04:14,421 --> 01:04:16,456 - Well, Matt, it's a cause 2690 01:04:14,421 --> 01:04:16,456 for celebration. 2691 01:04:16,556 --> 01:04:19,392 In his second season competing 2692 01:04:16,556 --> 01:04:19,392 on "Ninja Warrior," 2693 01:04:19,492 --> 01:04:21,761 to make it to Stage Three-- 2694 01:04:19,492 --> 01:04:21,761 outstanding. 2695 01:04:23,163 --> 01:04:26,990 - And now it's Austin Gray's 2696 01:04:23,163 --> 01:04:26,990 turn. 2697 01:04:26,199 --> 01:04:27,767 The 24-year-old 2698 01:04:26,199 --> 01:04:27,767 out of Colorado 2699 01:04:27,867 --> 01:04:30,503 was the runner-up in last 2700 01:04:27,867 --> 01:04:30,503 year's special season 2701 01:04:30,603 --> 01:04:32,720 in St. Louis. 2702 01:04:32,138 --> 01:04:35,141 He lost on the final Power 2703 01:04:32,138 --> 01:04:35,141 Tower race to Daniel Gil, 2704 01:04:35,241 --> 01:04:37,844 and missed out 2705 01:04:35,241 --> 01:04:37,844 on the $100,000 prize. 2706 01:04:38,945 --> 01:04:40,647 And he's got lots of 2707 01:04:38,945 --> 01:04:40,647 supporters 2708 01:04:40,747 --> 01:04:42,515 as he goes for a million 2709 01:04:40,747 --> 01:04:42,515 tonight. 2710 01:04:42,615 --> 01:04:44,851 Including his friend, 2711 01:04:42,615 --> 01:04:44,851 Kaylee Adams, 2712 01:04:44,951 --> 01:04:48,254 who he donated a kidney to, 2713 01:04:44,951 --> 01:04:48,254 and her twin sister Aubrey. 2714 01:04:48,355 --> 01:04:50,990 [countdown beeping] 2715 01:04:51,910 --> 01:04:53,660 - And he's still got that 2716 01:04:51,910 --> 01:04:53,660 safety pass on his shorts, 2717 01:04:53,760 --> 01:04:55,929 even though he can't use it 2718 01:04:53,760 --> 01:04:55,929 on Stage Three. 2719 01:04:56,960 --> 01:04:58,331 He's the only ninja 2720 01:04:56,960 --> 01:04:58,331 who didn't have to use it. 2721 01:04:58,431 --> 01:05:03,360 Amazingly, Austin Gray, 2722 01:04:58,431 --> 01:05:03,360 fell back in Qualifying. 2723 01:05:03,690 --> 01:05:05,805 But since then, 2724 01:05:03,690 --> 01:05:05,805 he has been outstanding. 2725 01:05:05,905 --> 01:05:08,410 And he is pushing his way 2726 01:05:05,905 --> 01:05:08,410 through Grip and Tip. 2727 01:05:08,740 --> 01:05:10,410 At 5'10" and 150 pounds, 2728 01:05:10,510 --> 01:05:13,146 he's 25 pounds lighter 2729 01:05:10,510 --> 01:05:13,146 than Kyle Soderman. 2730 01:05:13,246 --> 01:05:14,814 And that's one obstacle down. 2731 01:05:14,914 --> 01:05:16,182 - Come on, Austin. 2732 01:05:16,282 --> 01:05:18,318 - Next up, the Stalactites. 2733 01:05:18,418 --> 01:05:20,530 - You can see him right now 2734 01:05:18,418 --> 01:05:20,530 trying to figure out 2735 01:05:20,153 --> 01:05:21,654 the route that he's gonna 2736 01:05:20,153 --> 01:05:21,654 take. 2737 01:05:21,755 --> 01:05:24,570 - There's a lot of different 2738 01:05:21,755 --> 01:05:24,570 ways to go on this one. 2739 01:05:24,900 --> 01:05:27,627 If you generate some swing, 2740 01:05:24,900 --> 01:05:27,627 you can skip some stalactites. 2741 01:05:27,727 --> 01:05:30,263 But your risk sliding out of 2742 01:05:27,727 --> 01:05:30,263 the slots and falling. 2743 01:05:30,363 --> 01:05:32,332 - Knows exactly where 2744 01:05:30,363 --> 01:05:32,332 he's going. 2745 01:05:32,432 --> 01:05:33,333 Pretty smooth. 2746 01:05:33,433 --> 01:05:34,801 - It's hard to control. 2747 01:05:34,901 --> 01:05:36,970 You see these stalactites, 2748 01:05:34,901 --> 01:05:36,970 they are free-roaming. 2749 01:05:37,700 --> 01:05:38,304 - And then once they start 2750 01:05:37,700 --> 01:05:38,304 moving, 2751 01:05:38,405 --> 01:05:39,305 you don't have a good feeling. 2752 01:05:39,406 --> 01:05:40,573 Oh, see, they start spinning, 2753 01:05:40,674 --> 01:05:41,908 that could create 2754 01:05:40,674 --> 01:05:41,908 a lot of problems. 2755 01:05:42,750 --> 01:05:42,909 - Oh, my goodness. 2756 01:05:43,760 --> 01:05:45,512 That was so amazing! 2757 01:05:45,612 --> 01:05:47,681 That stalactite was spinning! 2758 01:05:47,781 --> 01:05:49,549 - Let's look at that again. 2759 01:05:49,649 --> 01:05:52,185 He misses on that grab, 2760 01:05:49,649 --> 01:05:52,185 and he says, 2761 01:05:52,285 --> 01:05:54,688 "You know what? 2762 01:05:52,285 --> 01:05:54,688 Stay calm, let it spin." 2763 01:05:54,788 --> 01:05:57,590 It makes two revolutions... 2764 01:05:54,788 --> 01:05:57,590 - 720. 2765 01:05:57,691 --> 01:05:59,359 - And then he goes "Got it." 2766 01:06:01,795 --> 01:06:04,497 - That is staying calm 2767 01:06:01,795 --> 01:06:04,497 under pressure. 2768 01:06:04,597 --> 01:06:06,166 And now to Up for Grabs. 2769 01:06:06,266 --> 01:06:08,868 This is another new obstacle 2770 01:06:06,266 --> 01:06:08,868 on Stage Three. 2771 01:06:09,350 --> 01:06:11,338 Gotta grab the bar 2772 01:06:09,350 --> 01:06:11,338 as you fly through. 2773 01:06:11,438 --> 01:06:12,772 Gets the first one. 2774 01:06:12,872 --> 01:06:15,410 Now has to slide over 2775 01:06:12,872 --> 01:06:15,410 and do it again. 2776 01:06:18,111 --> 01:06:19,612 And he gets that one too. 2777 01:06:19,713 --> 01:06:21,348 Just needs the dismount. 2778 01:06:21,448 --> 01:06:24,517 [cheers and applause] 2779 01:06:27,220 --> 01:06:29,356 Great job there, 2780 01:06:27,220 --> 01:06:29,356 but Ultimate Cliffhanger, 2781 01:06:29,456 --> 01:06:30,957 there is no hiding. 2782 01:06:31,570 --> 01:06:32,726 - Those ledges start 2783 01:06:31,570 --> 01:06:32,726 to get smaller 2784 01:06:32,826 --> 01:06:35,729 as he traverses across 2785 01:06:32,826 --> 01:06:35,729 the Ultimate Cliffhanger. 2786 01:06:35,829 --> 01:06:36,930 - Get a long reach up, 2787 01:06:37,630 --> 01:06:38,798 making as few moves as 2788 01:06:37,630 --> 01:06:38,798 possible. 2789 01:06:38,898 --> 01:06:40,660 - That's right, that's right. 2790 01:06:40,100 --> 01:06:42,469 Especially as they start 2791 01:06:40,100 --> 01:06:42,469 to get smaller, 2792 01:06:42,569 --> 01:06:45,710 you know you can't make 2793 01:06:42,569 --> 01:06:45,710 as big a move. 2794 01:06:45,138 --> 01:06:46,639 - But look at the rhythm 2795 01:06:45,138 --> 01:06:46,639 he's found, 2796 01:06:46,740 --> 01:06:49,843 using that lower body to get 2797 01:06:46,740 --> 01:06:49,843 that momentum going forward. 2798 01:06:49,943 --> 01:06:52,579 Makes it past the point 2799 01:06:49,943 --> 01:06:52,579 where Kyle Soderman fell. 2800 01:06:52,679 --> 01:06:54,748 But now, it's this big reach 2801 01:06:52,679 --> 01:06:54,748 down. 2802 01:06:55,215 --> 01:06:57,951 - Trying to hold on, 2803 01:06:55,215 --> 01:06:57,951 he's trying to figure it out. 2804 01:06:58,840 --> 01:07:00,820 Ooh, this is not the wall you 2805 01:06:58,840 --> 01:07:00,820 want to spend a lot of time on 2806 01:07:00,920 --> 01:07:02,922 - But now, here's 2807 01:07:00,920 --> 01:07:02,922 the big move. 2808 01:07:03,230 --> 01:07:06,860 Has to turn around and fly six 2809 01:07:03,230 --> 01:07:06,860 feet back to the other side. 2810 01:07:07,270 --> 01:07:08,428 Great job. 2811 01:07:07,270 --> 01:07:08,428 - There he is! 2812 01:07:08,528 --> 01:07:10,196 - Come on, Austin. 2813 01:07:08,528 --> 01:07:10,196 Come on! 2814 01:07:10,296 --> 01:07:12,899 - Austin Gray, 2815 01:07:13,330 --> 01:07:15,201 survives the Ultimate 2816 01:07:13,330 --> 01:07:15,201 Cliffhanger. 2817 01:07:16,536 --> 01:07:18,438 So he's reached Pipe Dream. 2818 01:07:18,538 --> 01:07:19,739 And at this point, 2819 01:07:19,839 --> 01:07:21,708 you can start to think about 2820 01:07:19,839 --> 01:07:21,708 the clock. 2821 01:07:21,808 --> 01:07:23,810 If no one finishes 2822 01:07:21,808 --> 01:07:23,810 Stage Three, 2823 01:07:23,910 --> 01:07:25,679 then whoever goes the farthest 2824 01:07:23,910 --> 01:07:25,679 the fastest, 2825 01:07:25,779 --> 01:07:28,882 wins $100,000 as the 2826 01:07:25,779 --> 01:07:28,882 Last Ninja Standing. 2827 01:07:29,490 --> 01:07:31,384 Right now, Vance Walker has 2828 01:07:29,490 --> 01:07:31,384 the time to beat. 2829 01:07:31,484 --> 01:07:33,953 But of course he wants 2830 01:07:31,484 --> 01:07:33,953 to finish, 2831 01:07:34,540 --> 01:07:37,357 and goes up to start 2832 01:07:34,540 --> 01:07:37,357 Pipe Dream. 2833 01:07:37,457 --> 01:07:40,600 - Oh! 2834 01:07:37,457 --> 01:07:40,600 No, no, no. 2835 01:07:40,126 --> 01:07:41,294 - Now you're gonna have to 2836 01:07:41,394 --> 01:07:42,562 rotate it forward 2837 01:07:41,394 --> 01:07:42,562 to make that leap. 2838 01:07:42,662 --> 01:07:44,130 - This is gonna be very 2839 01:07:42,662 --> 01:07:44,130 awkward to try 2840 01:07:44,230 --> 01:07:45,765 to get back to stand up. 2841 01:07:45,865 --> 01:07:47,133 - You got it, Austin. 2842 01:07:45,865 --> 01:07:47,133 Come on. 2843 01:07:47,233 --> 01:07:48,468 You got it! 2844 01:07:47,233 --> 01:07:48,468 - And just, 2845 01:07:48,568 --> 01:07:50,570 energy you didn't want 2846 01:07:48,568 --> 01:07:50,570 to have to expend. 2847 01:07:50,670 --> 01:07:52,405 - No. 2848 01:07:52,505 --> 01:07:56,109 - And that--that could be 2849 01:07:52,505 --> 01:07:56,109 such a costly move. 2850 01:07:56,209 --> 01:07:58,778 - Whoo! 2851 01:07:58,878 --> 01:08:01,181 - I know his heart has gotta 2852 01:07:58,878 --> 01:08:01,181 be beating a little bit. 2853 01:08:01,281 --> 01:08:02,816 - Looks like he's gonna get 2854 01:08:01,281 --> 01:08:02,816 through it. 2855 01:08:02,916 --> 01:08:05,180 But has to jump 2856 01:08:02,916 --> 01:08:05,180 onto the pipes. 2857 01:08:05,510 --> 01:08:09,189 Makes the grab, 2858 01:08:05,510 --> 01:08:09,189 and goes right into the next. 2859 01:08:09,756 --> 01:08:12,525 Now here's the advantage 2860 01:08:09,756 --> 01:08:12,525 over Vance Walker, 2861 01:08:12,625 --> 01:08:13,727 that long reach. 2862 01:08:13,827 --> 01:08:15,595 - And Matt, he's moving 2863 01:08:13,827 --> 01:08:15,595 up on the pipes 2864 01:08:15,695 --> 01:08:17,764 so he has enough space 2865 01:08:15,695 --> 01:08:17,764 to be able-- 2866 01:08:17,864 --> 01:08:19,499 he's gotta slide down. 2867 01:08:19,599 --> 01:08:22,350 Hold on. 2868 01:08:19,599 --> 01:08:22,350 Nice. 2869 01:08:24,170 --> 01:08:25,438 - And you can see him really 2870 01:08:24,170 --> 01:08:25,438 trying to secure 2871 01:08:25,538 --> 01:08:26,639 with that lower body. 2872 01:08:26,740 --> 01:08:27,941 - Yeah, but he's sliding, 2873 01:08:26,740 --> 01:08:27,941 Matt. 2874 01:08:28,410 --> 01:08:29,209 You see he's trying to get 2875 01:08:28,410 --> 01:08:29,209 that real thing. 2876 01:08:31,878 --> 01:08:34,514 All right, now engage-- 2877 01:08:31,878 --> 01:08:34,514 push that--into that back foot 2878 01:08:34,614 --> 01:08:36,449 Turn around. 2879 01:08:34,614 --> 01:08:36,449 Oh! 2880 01:08:36,549 --> 01:08:37,784 Oh, boy. 2881 01:08:37,884 --> 01:08:39,119 - Well, at this point, 2882 01:08:37,884 --> 01:08:39,119 if he reaches out 2883 01:08:39,219 --> 01:08:40,620 and touches that bar, 2884 01:08:40,720 --> 01:08:42,522 he'll move ahead 2885 01:08:40,720 --> 01:08:42,522 of Vance Walker. 2886 01:08:42,622 --> 01:08:44,570 He's faster to this point. 2887 01:08:44,900 --> 01:08:45,258 - Nice! 2888 01:08:44,900 --> 01:08:45,258 He's touched it, Matt. 2889 01:08:45,358 --> 01:08:46,626 - And he has done it. 2890 01:08:46,726 --> 01:08:51,164 Austin Gray has just passed 2891 01:08:46,726 --> 01:08:51,164 Vance Walker. 2892 01:08:51,264 --> 01:08:53,990 - Kaden Lebsack still to come, 2893 01:08:53,199 --> 01:08:55,602 but right now, 2894 01:08:53,199 --> 01:08:55,602 Austin Gray is in line 2895 01:08:55,702 --> 01:08:59,339 to win the $100,000 2896 01:08:55,702 --> 01:08:59,339 as Last Ninja Standing. 2897 01:08:59,439 --> 01:09:02,334 He looks exhausted, 2898 01:08:59,439 --> 01:09:02,334 but needs to get 2899 01:09:02,750 --> 01:09:03,743 through two more obstacles, 2900 01:09:03,843 --> 01:09:06,479 and he can be climbing 2901 01:09:03,843 --> 01:09:06,479 for $1,000,000. 2902 01:09:06,579 --> 01:09:09,849 - But first, gotta solve this 2903 01:09:06,579 --> 01:09:09,849 new one, Eyeglass Alley. 2904 01:09:10,160 --> 01:09:12,218 - And he is just looking 2905 01:09:10,160 --> 01:09:12,218 gassed, Akbar. 2906 01:09:12,318 --> 01:09:15,722 - DO you think back to that 2907 01:09:12,318 --> 01:09:15,722 calc grab he just had there, 2908 01:09:15,822 --> 01:09:18,580 on Pipe Dream, 2909 01:09:15,822 --> 01:09:18,580 that energy expended. 2910 01:09:18,158 --> 01:09:21,127 What will he do here, 2911 01:09:18,158 --> 01:09:21,127 trying to advance, Akbar. 2912 01:09:21,227 --> 01:09:22,629 Good, smooth move there. 2913 01:09:22,729 --> 01:09:24,931 - And this is very difficult 2914 01:09:22,729 --> 01:09:24,931 because you've gotta 2915 01:09:25,310 --> 01:09:26,566 kind of walk it 2916 01:09:25,310 --> 01:09:26,566 up to the hook. 2917 01:09:28,535 --> 01:09:31,104 - Real good control out of 2918 01:09:28,535 --> 01:09:31,104 Austin Gray. 2919 01:09:31,204 --> 01:09:33,540 - All right, and then move it 2920 01:09:31,204 --> 01:09:33,540 over to this one-- 2921 01:09:33,640 --> 01:09:35,410 - Try and get it up front. 2922 01:09:33,640 --> 01:09:35,410 - To try and get it up. 2923 01:09:35,750 --> 01:09:36,476 He loses-- 2924 01:09:35,750 --> 01:09:36,476 - The right spin-- 2925 01:09:36,576 --> 01:09:38,545 - He's gotta use his bottom 2926 01:09:36,576 --> 01:09:38,545 leg to get it up 2927 01:09:38,645 --> 01:09:41,314 as he's starting to go down, 2928 01:09:38,645 --> 01:09:41,314 that becomes difficult. 2929 01:09:41,948 --> 01:09:43,650 - Now he's gonna 2930 01:09:41,948 --> 01:09:43,650 have to regroup. 2931 01:09:43,750 --> 01:09:45,485 - You can't use your legs. 2932 01:09:43,750 --> 01:09:45,485 - Bringing it back around 2933 01:09:45,585 --> 01:09:48,555 to the other side, 2934 01:09:45,585 --> 01:09:48,555 he's fighting for it, Matt. 2935 01:09:48,655 --> 01:09:51,570 - And Austin Gray 2936 01:09:48,655 --> 01:09:51,570 giving it all he's got. 2937 01:09:51,910 --> 01:09:53,827 - Get it up, get it up! 2938 01:09:51,910 --> 01:09:53,827 - And the energy to spare. 2939 01:09:53,927 --> 01:09:55,128 - Oh, my goodness! 2940 01:09:55,228 --> 01:09:57,464 - Just can't get it home. 2941 01:09:55,228 --> 01:09:57,464 - And fighting! 2942 01:09:57,564 --> 01:09:59,299 - He's coming up! 2943 01:09:57,564 --> 01:09:59,299 He's coming up swinging! 2944 01:09:59,399 --> 01:10:00,300 That's it! 2945 01:09:59,399 --> 01:10:00,300 - Yes! 2946 01:10:00,400 --> 01:10:01,468 [crowd groaning] 2947 01:10:01,568 --> 01:10:03,269 both: No! 2948 01:10:06,606 --> 01:10:08,508 - His grip gives out, 2949 01:10:08,608 --> 01:10:11,478 but not before going into 2950 01:10:08,608 --> 01:10:11,478 the top spot, 2951 01:10:11,578 --> 01:10:13,313 with one athlete left. 2952 01:10:13,413 --> 01:10:14,514 What a run. 2953 01:10:14,614 --> 01:10:16,316 - Dog, that is hard as heck, 2954 01:10:14,614 --> 01:10:16,316 man. 2955 01:10:16,416 --> 01:10:17,917 That is tough. 2956 01:10:18,180 --> 01:10:20,253 All these upper-body 2957 01:10:18,180 --> 01:10:20,253 obstacles on Stage Three 2958 01:10:20,353 --> 01:10:21,821 will wear you out. 2959 01:10:21,921 --> 01:10:23,757 And when he got 2960 01:10:21,921 --> 01:10:23,757 to Eyeglass Alley, 2961 01:10:23,857 --> 01:10:25,792 he just didn't have 2962 01:10:23,857 --> 01:10:25,792 anything left. 2963 01:10:25,892 --> 01:10:28,595 But a gutty effort 2964 01:10:25,892 --> 01:10:28,595 by Austin Gray. 2965 01:10:28,695 --> 01:10:30,897 - And right now, 2966 01:10:28,695 --> 01:10:30,897 he's with Zuri. 2967 01:10:30,997 --> 01:10:34,634 - Austen, how are you feeling 2968 01:10:30,997 --> 01:10:34,634 about what went down here? 2969 01:10:34,734 --> 01:10:38,938 - Pumped, tired, proud, 2970 01:10:39,390 --> 01:10:40,940 honored. 2971 01:10:41,410 --> 01:10:42,542 - Well, Austin, look, I've got 2972 01:10:41,410 --> 01:10:42,542 a little bit 2973 01:10:42,642 --> 01:10:43,877 of good news 2974 01:10:42,642 --> 01:10:43,877 for you right now. 2975 01:10:43,977 --> 01:10:46,813 So far you are 2976 01:10:43,977 --> 01:10:46,813 the Last Ninja Standing. 2977 01:10:46,913 --> 01:10:48,481 So you could be walking away 2978 01:10:46,913 --> 01:10:48,481 with 100K 2979 01:10:48,581 --> 01:10:50,717 by the end of the night. 2980 01:10:48,581 --> 01:10:50,717 We'll see soon enough, okay? 2981 01:10:50,817 --> 01:10:52,385 - We'll see in a minute. 2982 01:10:52,485 --> 01:10:53,920 - Yeah, we will. 2983 01:10:52,485 --> 01:10:53,920 Congratulations. 2984 01:10:54,200 --> 01:10:55,488 Great work out there tonight. 2985 01:10:54,200 --> 01:10:55,488 - Thank you. 2986 01:10:55,588 --> 01:10:57,157 - Yeah, we will see 2987 01:10:55,588 --> 01:10:57,157 in a minute, 2988 01:10:57,257 --> 01:10:59,592 because there's only one ninja 2989 01:10:57,257 --> 01:10:59,592 left. 2990 01:10:59,693 --> 01:11:02,362 It's 15-year-old 2991 01:10:59,693 --> 01:11:02,362 Kaden Lebsack. 2992 01:11:02,462 --> 01:11:05,532 Can he solve Stage Three 2993 01:11:02,462 --> 01:11:05,532 and climb for $1,000,000? 2994 01:11:13,173 --> 01:11:13,273 . 2995 01:11:15,675 --> 01:11:19,145 - It started in Tacoma three 2996 01:11:15,675 --> 01:11:19,145 and a half months ago. 2997 01:11:20,280 --> 01:11:21,181 Hundreds have stepped up 2998 01:11:20,280 --> 01:11:21,181 to the start line. 2999 01:11:23,830 --> 01:11:26,219 But now we're down to the 3000 01:11:23,830 --> 01:11:26,219 final ninja of the season. 3001 01:11:27,870 --> 01:11:28,988 Zuri's gonna get him going. 3002 01:11:29,890 --> 01:11:31,758 - Guys, you have to keep 3003 01:11:29,890 --> 01:11:31,758 reminding yourself, 3004 01:11:31,858 --> 01:11:34,194 Kaden Lebsack is 3005 01:11:31,858 --> 01:11:34,194 only 15 years-old, 3006 01:11:34,294 --> 01:11:36,960 but by the end of the night, 3007 01:11:34,294 --> 01:11:36,960 he might be a millionaire. 3008 01:11:36,162 --> 01:11:39,632 But the ninjas who train 3009 01:11:36,162 --> 01:11:39,632 with him 3010 01:11:39,733 --> 01:11:41,668 aren't surprised he's here. 3011 01:11:41,768 --> 01:11:43,169 And neither are his parents. 3012 01:11:47,674 --> 01:11:49,375 - Kaden found ninja 3013 01:11:47,674 --> 01:11:49,375 when he was 3014 01:11:49,109 --> 01:11:50,510 about eight or nine years-old. 3015 01:11:50,610 --> 01:11:52,612 And he kept telling us, 3016 01:11:50,610 --> 01:11:52,612 over and over, 3017 01:11:52,712 --> 01:11:54,681 "I can do this. 3018 01:11:52,712 --> 01:11:54,681 I can do this." 3019 01:11:54,781 --> 01:11:57,751 And Dad and I were 3020 01:11:54,781 --> 01:11:57,751 a little doubtful. 3021 01:11:57,851 --> 01:12:00,530 We had seen him play 3022 01:11:57,851 --> 01:12:00,530 basketball. 3023 01:12:00,153 --> 01:12:01,654 It wasn't pretty. 3024 01:12:01,755 --> 01:12:04,858 But, when he was ten, 3025 01:12:01,755 --> 01:12:04,858 our lightbulb went off 3026 01:12:04,958 --> 01:12:07,930 about Kaden just being 3027 01:12:04,958 --> 01:12:07,930 this amazing athlete. 3028 01:12:07,193 --> 01:12:10,830 - * Now I'm standing on the 3029 01:12:07,193 --> 01:12:10,830 edge of now or never * 3030 01:12:10,930 --> 01:12:15,702 * And the skies 3031 01:12:10,930 --> 01:12:15,702 are looking clear, oh * 3032 01:12:15,802 --> 01:12:17,404 - My passion for 3033 01:12:15,802 --> 01:12:17,404 "Ninja Warrior" 3034 01:12:17,504 --> 01:12:19,720 got my parents into it. 3035 01:12:19,105 --> 01:12:21,740 They opened a gym 3036 01:12:19,105 --> 01:12:21,740 for me to train. 3037 01:12:21,174 --> 01:12:26,279 - * I'm still learning 3038 01:12:21,174 --> 01:12:26,279 to fly * 3039 01:12:26,379 --> 01:12:28,982 - I mean, Kaden was here 3040 01:12:26,379 --> 01:12:28,982 three or four hours 3041 01:12:29,820 --> 01:12:30,316 during the middle 3042 01:12:29,820 --> 01:12:30,316 of the afternoon. 3043 01:12:30,417 --> 01:12:32,218 And then comes back 3044 01:12:30,417 --> 01:12:32,218 at nine o'clock 3045 01:12:32,318 --> 01:12:34,870 until one o'clock 3046 01:12:32,318 --> 01:12:34,870 in the morning. 3047 01:12:34,187 --> 01:12:36,456 So he probably does train 3048 01:12:34,187 --> 01:12:36,456 like an Olympic athlete. 3049 01:12:36,556 --> 01:12:38,591 - Kaden's definitely obsessed 3050 01:12:36,556 --> 01:12:38,591 with ninja. 3051 01:12:38,692 --> 01:12:41,194 We've been able to travel 3052 01:12:38,692 --> 01:12:41,194 across the United States, 3053 01:12:41,294 --> 01:12:42,996 take him to different comps. 3054 01:12:43,960 --> 01:12:44,964 - Yeah we don't do any real 3055 01:12:43,960 --> 01:12:44,964 vacations anymore. 3056 01:12:45,980 --> 01:12:46,733 They're all ninja vacations. 3057 01:12:46,833 --> 01:12:48,301 - Obviously it's paid off. 3058 01:12:48,401 --> 01:12:50,203 - You let this kid 3059 01:12:48,401 --> 01:12:50,203 get to Vegas, 3060 01:12:50,303 --> 01:12:51,504 and we've got problems. 3061 01:12:52,305 --> 01:12:55,442 * 3062 01:12:55,542 --> 01:12:56,843 - Kaden Lebsack. 3063 01:12:56,943 --> 01:12:59,112 He's one of the favorites 3064 01:12:56,943 --> 01:12:59,112 to go all the way. 3065 01:12:59,212 --> 01:13:02,480 - At 15, he can say he's 3066 01:12:59,212 --> 01:13:02,480 living out his dream. 3067 01:13:02,115 --> 01:13:03,950 And, as parents, 3068 01:13:04,500 --> 01:13:06,519 we get to watch our kid 3069 01:13:04,500 --> 01:13:06,519 live out their dream. 3070 01:13:06,619 --> 01:13:10,390 * 3071 01:13:10,490 --> 01:13:12,492 What more could we ask for? 3072 01:13:16,529 --> 01:13:20,660 - What a journey it's been 3073 01:13:16,529 --> 01:13:20,660 for Kaden and his parents. 3074 01:13:20,100 --> 01:13:21,901 Mom's already looking 3075 01:13:20,100 --> 01:13:21,901 a little nervous. 3076 01:13:22,680 --> 01:13:25,372 [cheering] 3077 01:13:22,680 --> 01:13:25,372 [countdown beeping] 3078 01:13:25,472 --> 01:13:26,573 - Hey Matt, you know, 3079 01:13:26,673 --> 01:13:28,375 he's lived up to the 3080 01:13:26,673 --> 01:13:28,375 expectation. 3081 01:13:28,475 --> 01:13:30,760 He's had four buzzers so far. 3082 01:13:30,176 --> 01:13:32,545 Trying to get his fifth. 3083 01:13:32,645 --> 01:13:35,810 - He's having to work here, 3084 01:13:32,645 --> 01:13:35,810 on Grip and Tip. 3085 01:13:35,115 --> 01:13:36,883 Staying calm. 3086 01:13:36,983 --> 01:13:38,218 - And that's what 3087 01:13:36,983 --> 01:13:38,218 he does best. 3088 01:13:38,318 --> 01:13:40,353 - Come on, baby. 3089 01:13:38,318 --> 01:13:40,353 - Ooh! 3090 01:13:40,453 --> 01:13:42,322 Oh, that left hand 3091 01:13:40,453 --> 01:13:42,322 narrowly on. 3092 01:13:42,422 --> 01:13:44,691 - He almost missed that one. 3093 01:13:42,422 --> 01:13:44,691 - And no matter what happens, 3094 01:13:44,791 --> 01:13:48,228 someone's gonna be guaranteed 3095 01:13:44,791 --> 01:13:48,228 $100,000 after this run. 3096 01:13:48,328 --> 01:13:51,970 Either Kaden Lebsack 3097 01:13:48,328 --> 01:13:51,970 or Austin Gray. 3098 01:13:51,998 --> 01:13:55,301 Austin Gray will get the money 3099 01:13:51,998 --> 01:13:55,301 as the Last Ninja Standing, 3100 01:13:55,402 --> 01:13:58,171 unless Kaden gets 3101 01:13:55,402 --> 01:13:58,171 to Eyeglass Alley faster. 3102 01:13:58,271 --> 01:14:00,540 Or he can go all the way 3103 01:13:58,271 --> 01:14:00,540 to Stage Four, 3104 01:14:00,640 --> 01:14:01,841 there in the background, 3105 01:14:01,941 --> 01:14:04,440 and climb it for $1,000,000. 3106 01:14:06,513 --> 01:14:08,415 But one obstacle at a time. 3107 01:14:08,515 --> 01:14:10,784 And right now, 3108 01:14:08,515 --> 01:14:10,784 it's the Stalactites. 3109 01:14:11,551 --> 01:14:14,654 You can see the challenge, 3110 01:14:11,551 --> 01:14:14,654 the precision required. 3111 01:14:14,754 --> 01:14:17,457 - How many 15-year-olds do you 3112 01:14:14,754 --> 01:14:17,457 see staying that still? 3113 01:14:17,824 --> 01:14:19,459 Nice. 3114 01:14:19,559 --> 01:14:22,562 - Just perfect. 3115 01:14:19,559 --> 01:14:22,562 So smooth. 3116 01:14:22,662 --> 01:14:25,565 [cheers and applause] 3117 01:14:25,665 --> 01:14:27,734 - Look at Mom. 3118 01:14:25,665 --> 01:14:27,734 Mom is praying. 3119 01:14:27,834 --> 01:14:29,202 She's a little nervous. 3120 01:14:29,302 --> 01:14:32,972 - But Kaden's stone cool 3121 01:14:29,302 --> 01:14:32,972 as he starts Up for Grabs. 3122 01:14:33,730 --> 01:14:35,575 5'9", 145 pounds. 3123 01:14:35,675 --> 01:14:37,510 Take that bar off 3124 01:14:35,675 --> 01:14:37,510 the magnetic cradle. 3125 01:14:37,610 --> 01:14:39,612 - Nice! 3126 01:14:40,747 --> 01:14:42,182 - Long reach. 3127 01:14:42,282 --> 01:14:43,283 - All right, here we go. 3128 01:14:43,383 --> 01:14:44,384 This one's up for grabs. 3129 01:14:45,819 --> 01:14:47,787 [cheering] 3130 01:14:45,819 --> 01:14:47,787 - There it is. 3131 01:14:47,887 --> 01:14:49,956 Nice, get out of there. 3132 01:14:50,900 --> 01:14:52,592 - And Austin Gray applauding 3133 01:14:50,900 --> 01:14:52,592 this run. 3134 01:14:52,692 --> 01:14:56,429 Even though Kaden's success 3135 01:14:52,692 --> 01:14:56,429 might cost him. 3136 01:14:56,529 --> 01:14:57,664 - One more, dude. 3137 01:14:56,529 --> 01:14:57,664 One more. 3138 01:14:57,764 --> 01:14:59,990 - And we've seen Kaden move 3139 01:14:57,764 --> 01:14:59,990 fast, 3140 01:14:59,199 --> 01:15:01,340 but Jake Murray tells us 3141 01:15:01,101 --> 01:15:03,870 he really has been training 3142 01:15:01,101 --> 01:15:03,870 his grip strength. 3143 01:15:04,370 --> 01:15:05,138 He'll get to put it 3144 01:15:04,370 --> 01:15:05,138 on display here 3145 01:15:05,238 --> 01:15:07,841 on Ultimate Cliffhanger. 3146 01:15:05,238 --> 01:15:07,841 - Come on, dude. 3147 01:15:07,941 --> 01:15:10,210 - For years, this was the 3148 01:15:07,941 --> 01:15:10,210 toughest obstacle 3149 01:15:10,310 --> 01:15:11,678 on Stage Three. 3150 01:15:11,778 --> 01:15:14,314 Those narrow ledges are only 3151 01:15:11,778 --> 01:15:14,314 about an inch wide. 3152 01:15:14,414 --> 01:15:15,482 - He's moving through these 3153 01:15:15,582 --> 01:15:17,650 faster than anyone so far. 3154 01:15:17,751 --> 01:15:19,819 - No wasted movement. 3155 01:15:19,919 --> 01:15:21,688 - Still amazing that 3156 01:15:19,919 --> 01:15:21,688 a 15-year-old 3157 01:15:21,788 --> 01:15:24,190 can handle the pressure 3158 01:15:21,788 --> 01:15:24,190 with a huge crowd, 3159 01:15:24,290 --> 01:15:26,159 and millions watching at home. 3160 01:15:26,259 --> 01:15:29,562 - Taking full advantage of 3161 01:15:26,259 --> 01:15:29,562 this opportunity. 3162 01:15:29,662 --> 01:15:32,665 We let him in, Matt, 3163 01:15:29,662 --> 01:15:32,665 and he's planning on staying. 3164 01:15:32,766 --> 01:15:35,402 And getting that $1,000,000 3165 01:15:32,766 --> 01:15:35,402 while he's here. 3166 01:15:35,502 --> 01:15:37,170 - Just needs the dismount 3167 01:15:37,270 --> 01:15:39,506 and he will be through 3168 01:15:37,270 --> 01:15:39,506 Ultimate Cliffhanger. 3169 01:15:39,606 --> 01:15:40,974 And he's done it. 3170 01:15:41,740 --> 01:15:44,770 [cheers and applause] 3171 01:15:46,579 --> 01:15:50,717 And he's reached this point 3172 01:15:46,579 --> 01:15:50,717 quicker than Austin Gray. 3173 01:15:50,817 --> 01:15:53,153 So if he can get through this 3174 01:15:50,817 --> 01:15:53,153 next obstacle, Pipe Dream, 3175 01:15:53,253 --> 01:15:55,155 faster than Austin, 3176 01:15:53,253 --> 01:15:55,155 he'll be guaranteed 3177 01:15:55,255 --> 01:15:57,390 at least 3178 01:15:55,255 --> 01:15:57,390 100 grand tonight. 3179 01:15:57,490 --> 01:15:59,726 - This obstacle's not like any 3180 01:15:57,490 --> 01:15:59,726 other. 3181 01:15:59,826 --> 01:16:02,462 Austin Gray spent a lot of 3182 01:15:59,826 --> 01:16:02,462 time on this one. 3183 01:16:02,562 --> 01:16:04,970 - All right, getting big 3184 01:16:02,562 --> 01:16:04,970 swing, that back swing 3185 01:16:04,197 --> 01:16:05,231 is giving him 3186 01:16:04,197 --> 01:16:05,231 the ability to leap. 3187 01:16:05,331 --> 01:16:06,866 - Wow! 3188 01:16:05,331 --> 01:16:06,866 - Nice! 3189 01:16:07,330 --> 01:16:09,350 Great balance, 3190 01:16:07,330 --> 01:16:09,350 great steadiness. 3191 01:16:09,102 --> 01:16:11,638 You can see him shaking. 3192 01:16:09,102 --> 01:16:11,638 Keep your core tight! 3193 01:16:11,738 --> 01:16:15,809 - And again, great efficiency 3194 01:16:11,738 --> 01:16:15,809 out of this 15-year-old. 3195 01:16:15,909 --> 01:16:17,430 You can see him trying to 3196 01:16:15,909 --> 01:16:17,430 reach out 3197 01:16:17,143 --> 01:16:19,779 with that lower body, Akbar. 3198 01:16:19,879 --> 01:16:21,514 Can't reach across 3199 01:16:19,879 --> 01:16:21,514 with his legs. 3200 01:16:21,614 --> 01:16:23,550 So he's going back to regroup. 3201 01:16:23,650 --> 01:16:25,785 Now he's going to swing 3202 01:16:23,650 --> 01:16:25,785 across. 3203 01:16:25,885 --> 01:16:27,454 - Nice! 3204 01:16:27,554 --> 01:16:29,422 - Look at the presence 3205 01:16:27,554 --> 01:16:29,422 of mind, Akbar. 3206 01:16:29,522 --> 01:16:32,792 Had a strategy, didn't work, 3207 01:16:29,522 --> 01:16:32,792 regrouped quickly, 3208 01:16:32,892 --> 01:16:34,194 and adapted. 3209 01:16:34,294 --> 01:16:36,496 - I like the way he regrouped 3210 01:16:34,294 --> 01:16:36,496 on that, Matt. 3211 01:16:36,596 --> 01:16:38,231 - Austin Gray can only watch 3212 01:16:38,331 --> 01:16:41,735 as Kaden Lebsack climbs 3213 01:16:38,331 --> 01:16:41,735 through this course. 3214 01:16:41,835 --> 01:16:44,571 Well, at this point, 3215 01:16:41,835 --> 01:16:44,571 his pace is good. 3216 01:16:44,671 --> 01:16:46,272 If he reaches out-- 3217 01:16:46,373 --> 01:16:50,577 That's 100 grand 3218 01:16:46,373 --> 01:16:50,577 for Kaden Lebsack, at least. 3219 01:16:50,677 --> 01:16:52,212 - So he knows he's got that 3220 01:16:50,677 --> 01:16:52,212 in the bag. 3221 01:16:52,312 --> 01:16:54,347 Go get the other money bag! 3222 01:16:52,312 --> 01:16:54,347 Come on! 3223 01:16:54,848 --> 01:16:58,485 [cheers and applause] 3224 01:16:58,585 --> 01:17:01,210 - He is the 3225 01:16:58,585 --> 01:17:01,210 Last Ninja Standing. 3226 01:17:01,540 --> 01:17:03,790 The last hope for total 3227 01:17:01,540 --> 01:17:03,790 victory. 3228 01:17:03,890 --> 01:17:05,592 - And Matt, I don't think he's 3229 01:17:03,890 --> 01:17:05,592 thinking about that $100,000. 3230 01:17:05,692 --> 01:17:06,893 Go get that $1,000,000 3231 01:17:07,270 --> 01:17:09,562 and the title of 3232 01:17:07,270 --> 01:17:09,562 American Ninja Warrior. 3233 01:17:09,662 --> 01:17:12,899 - Has two more obstacles to 3234 01:17:09,662 --> 01:17:12,899 complete on Stage Three, 3235 01:17:13,330 --> 01:17:14,901 starting with Eyeglass Alley. 3236 01:17:15,350 --> 01:17:17,771 - Come on, buddy. 3237 01:17:15,350 --> 01:17:17,771 - Let's go, Kaden. 3238 01:17:17,871 --> 01:17:20,807 - Vance Walker, Austin Gray, 3239 01:17:17,871 --> 01:17:20,807 they couldn't get past 3240 01:17:20,907 --> 01:17:23,276 this new obstacle, 3241 01:17:20,907 --> 01:17:23,276 Eyeglass Alley. 3242 01:17:23,376 --> 01:17:25,712 Can Kaden Lebsack do it? 3243 01:17:25,812 --> 01:17:28,348 Look at the control. 3244 01:17:28,448 --> 01:17:30,583 - You can see him looking 3245 01:17:28,448 --> 01:17:30,583 ahead, planning his route. 3246 01:17:30,684 --> 01:17:33,153 Knowing exactly what he needs 3247 01:17:30,684 --> 01:17:33,153 to do to get it up. 3248 01:17:33,253 --> 01:17:35,880 Stay calm! 3249 01:17:33,253 --> 01:17:35,880 - Now these hooks spin 3250 01:17:35,188 --> 01:17:36,823 What would the approach be? 3251 01:17:36,923 --> 01:17:39,259 - The other two guys were 3252 01:17:36,923 --> 01:17:39,259 struggling when they got here. 3253 01:17:39,359 --> 01:17:41,361 Lebsack's in complete control. 3254 01:17:41,461 --> 01:17:43,897 - And he's never seen this 3255 01:17:41,461 --> 01:17:43,897 obstacle before tonight. 3256 01:17:44,640 --> 01:17:46,660 - Aw, come on, Captain Hook. 3257 01:17:44,640 --> 01:17:46,660 Get it up. 3258 01:17:46,533 --> 01:17:47,667 Nice! 3259 01:17:47,767 --> 01:17:49,803 - And he got it up! 3260 01:17:47,767 --> 01:17:49,803 All right! 3261 01:17:49,903 --> 01:17:51,471 - He's getting close, Matt. 3262 01:17:51,571 --> 01:17:54,240 - Oh! One move! 3263 01:17:51,571 --> 01:17:54,240 - Oh, my! 3264 01:17:54,341 --> 01:17:56,760 What's this? 3265 01:17:54,341 --> 01:17:56,760 What's this? 3266 01:17:58,878 --> 01:18:01,281 Oh, come on! 3267 01:17:58,878 --> 01:18:01,281 Close down shop! 3268 01:18:01,381 --> 01:18:04,217 - And here it is, 3269 01:18:01,381 --> 01:18:04,217 our final obstacle. 3270 01:18:04,317 --> 01:18:06,453 - Here we go! 3271 01:18:06,553 --> 01:18:09,522 [cheers and applause] 3272 01:18:19,432 --> 01:18:23,703 - 15 years-old, here he is, 3273 01:18:19,432 --> 01:18:23,703 the Last Ninja Standing. 3274 01:18:23,803 --> 01:18:27,841 One obstacle away from being 3275 01:18:23,803 --> 01:18:27,841 the fifth ninja ever 3276 01:18:27,941 --> 01:18:29,442 to climb Stage Four. 3277 01:18:31,811 --> 01:18:35,582 One more obstacle to go, 3278 01:18:31,811 --> 01:18:35,582 the Flying Bar. 3279 01:18:35,682 --> 01:18:39,152 Only four ninjas in history 3280 01:18:35,682 --> 01:18:39,152 have survived this obstacle. 3281 01:18:41,721 --> 01:18:44,424 Four laches. 3282 01:18:41,721 --> 01:18:44,424 - Three left! 3283 01:18:44,524 --> 01:18:45,692 - Look, Matt, he's got it. 3284 01:18:45,792 --> 01:18:48,128 Up and out! 3285 01:18:45,792 --> 01:18:48,128 - Overall history 3286 01:18:48,228 --> 01:18:50,630 with every rung! 3287 01:18:48,228 --> 01:18:50,630 - You can feel it! 3288 01:18:50,130 --> 01:18:51,431 - Ignore the pain! 3289 01:18:51,531 --> 01:18:53,667 - One more! 3290 01:18:51,531 --> 01:18:53,667 - You've got it! 3291 01:18:53,767 --> 01:18:55,435 You've got it, come on! 3292 01:18:55,535 --> 01:18:58,438 - Oh, yeah! 3293 01:18:55,535 --> 01:18:58,438 [cheers and applause] 3294 01:18:58,538 --> 01:19:01,675 * 3295 01:19:01,775 --> 01:19:07,447 - A 15-year-old will be 3296 01:19:01,775 --> 01:19:07,447 climbing for $1,000,000! 3297 01:19:07,547 --> 01:19:08,782 - Matt, look at the fans! 3298 01:19:08,882 --> 01:19:10,650 Total pandemonium! 3299 01:19:10,750 --> 01:19:14,540 * 3300 01:19:14,154 --> 01:19:17,230 - Only a handful of athletes 3301 01:19:14,154 --> 01:19:17,230 have ever done it. 3302 01:19:17,123 --> 01:19:22,620 And Kaden Lebsack, at 15, 3303 01:19:17,123 --> 01:19:22,620 just made history. 3304 01:19:22,162 --> 01:19:24,631 - Hey, Kaden, 3305 01:19:22,162 --> 01:19:24,631 you did that dog! 3306 01:19:24,731 --> 01:19:27,330 You did that! 3307 01:19:27,670 --> 01:19:28,301 We talked about it. 3308 01:19:28,401 --> 01:19:31,338 This kid's ninja journey 3309 01:19:28,401 --> 01:19:31,338 started five years ago. 3310 01:19:31,438 --> 01:19:33,707 And his dream just came true. 3311 01:19:33,807 --> 01:19:36,376 He's the first to solve 3312 01:19:33,807 --> 01:19:36,376 Eyeglass Alley, 3313 01:19:36,476 --> 01:19:39,145 and then brought it home 3314 01:19:36,476 --> 01:19:39,145 on Flying Bar. 3315 01:19:39,245 --> 01:19:42,215 And he's gonna climb 3316 01:19:39,245 --> 01:19:42,215 for $1,000,000. 3317 01:19:45,485 --> 01:19:47,887 - Kaden, congratulations! 3318 01:19:48,540 --> 01:19:50,924 You are officially 3319 01:19:48,540 --> 01:19:50,924 the youngest ninja ever 3320 01:19:51,570 --> 01:19:52,425 to complete Stage Three. 3321 01:19:52,525 --> 01:19:55,528 You're headed to Stage Four. 3322 01:19:52,525 --> 01:19:55,528 How do you feel? 3323 01:19:55,628 --> 01:19:57,797 - I think I'm dreaming. 3324 01:19:57,897 --> 01:20:00,660 - Well, it's not a dream. 3325 01:19:57,897 --> 01:20:00,660 It's totally real. 3326 01:20:00,330 --> 01:20:01,201 Mom, how are you feeling? 3327 01:20:01,301 --> 01:20:03,336 'Cause I see a lot of 3328 01:20:01,301 --> 01:20:03,336 waterworks right now. 3329 01:20:03,436 --> 01:20:04,637 - I'm a mess. 3330 01:20:04,738 --> 01:20:07,841 I'm just so proud he's living 3331 01:20:04,738 --> 01:20:07,841 out his dream. 3332 01:20:07,941 --> 01:20:10,543 And he's worked so hard 3333 01:20:07,941 --> 01:20:10,543 for this. 3334 01:20:10,643 --> 01:20:13,847 So, I love you. 3335 01:20:10,643 --> 01:20:13,847 Congratulations, baby. 3336 01:20:13,947 --> 01:20:16,383 - Stage Four, look over there. 3337 01:20:13,947 --> 01:20:16,383 You see that tower, man? 3338 01:20:16,483 --> 01:20:19,520 You headed to the top of that? 3339 01:20:16,483 --> 01:20:19,520 Yeah? 3340 01:20:19,152 --> 01:20:21,588 Awesome work out here tonight. 3341 01:20:21,688 --> 01:20:23,560 Guys, back to you. 3342 01:20:23,156 --> 01:20:24,824 - Well, we've only said it 3343 01:20:23,156 --> 01:20:24,824 a couple times before 3344 01:20:24,924 --> 01:20:27,727 in our history, but we're 3345 01:20:24,924 --> 01:20:27,727 moving on to Stage Four! 3346 01:20:29,496 --> 01:20:34,367 15 year-old Kaden Lebsack's 3347 01:20:29,496 --> 01:20:34,367 gonna climb a 75-foot rope 3348 01:20:34,467 --> 01:20:36,603 for $1,000,000. 3349 01:20:44,210 --> 01:20:44,310 . 3350 01:20:46,312 --> 01:20:48,648 - Stage Four. 3351 01:20:49,449 --> 01:20:51,885 It's the epic final challenge. 3352 01:20:51,985 --> 01:20:54,187 An eight-story tower. 3353 01:20:54,287 --> 01:20:57,230 A 75-foot rope climb. 3354 01:20:57,123 --> 01:20:59,590 30 seconds on the clock. 3355 01:20:59,159 --> 01:21:02,762 And $1,000,000 on the line. 3356 01:21:02,862 --> 01:21:05,980 Tonight, we are at Stage Four 3357 01:21:05,198 --> 01:21:07,500 for only the third time 3358 01:21:05,198 --> 01:21:07,500 in history. 3359 01:21:07,600 --> 01:21:10,270 But this time, 3360 01:21:07,600 --> 01:21:10,270 it's a 15-year-old 3361 01:21:10,370 --> 01:21:11,571 looking to win it all. 3362 01:21:11,671 --> 01:21:13,273 - You know, Matt, 3363 01:21:11,671 --> 01:21:13,273 when I was 15 years-old 3364 01:21:13,373 --> 01:21:15,375 I was on 3365 01:21:13,373 --> 01:21:15,375 the junior varsity team. 3366 01:21:15,475 --> 01:21:17,210 Dreaming of making it 3367 01:21:15,475 --> 01:21:17,210 to the League. 3368 01:21:17,310 --> 01:21:20,146 Tonight, Kaden Lebsack's dream 3369 01:21:17,310 --> 01:21:20,146 could come true. 3370 01:21:20,246 --> 01:21:21,281 - Whoo-hoo! 3371 01:21:23,983 --> 01:21:25,819 [buzzer blares] 3372 01:21:25,919 --> 01:21:29,422 - To be 15 and be competing on 3373 01:21:25,919 --> 01:21:29,422 Mount Midoriyama is awesome. 3374 01:21:29,522 --> 01:21:31,558 When I finished Stage Three, 3375 01:21:29,522 --> 01:21:31,558 the only thing 3376 01:21:31,658 --> 01:21:33,760 that I thought of was 3377 01:21:31,658 --> 01:21:33,760 I have one stage left. 3378 01:21:33,860 --> 01:21:35,362 One big rope climb. 3379 01:21:36,563 --> 01:21:37,597 - Go. 3380 01:21:39,466 --> 01:21:42,268 - I've been training ropes 3381 01:21:39,466 --> 01:21:42,268 with my coach, John Maul, 3382 01:21:42,369 --> 01:21:45,105 almost every day. 3383 01:21:45,171 --> 01:21:47,107 - We actually have 3384 01:21:45,171 --> 01:21:47,107 a local place we go to 3385 01:21:47,140 --> 01:21:48,541 that has a 80 foot rope. 3386 01:21:48,641 --> 01:21:50,100 You got 30 seconds to 3387 01:21:48,641 --> 01:21:50,100 climb up it. 3388 01:21:50,110 --> 01:21:51,211 How do you feel about that? 3389 01:21:50,110 --> 01:21:51,211 You feel you can do it? 3390 01:21:51,311 --> 01:21:52,379 - Um, hopefully. 3391 01:21:51,311 --> 01:21:52,379 We'll see. 3392 01:21:54,140 --> 01:21:56,149 Going into Stage Four, 3393 01:21:54,140 --> 01:21:56,149 I'm nervous. 3394 01:21:58,618 --> 01:22:00,487 I had dreams of hitting 3395 01:21:58,618 --> 01:22:00,487 the buzzer 3396 01:22:00,587 --> 01:22:03,256 on Stage Four and winning 3397 01:22:00,587 --> 01:22:03,256 a million dollars. 3398 01:22:03,356 --> 01:22:05,492 - Great job, you got it. 3399 01:22:03,356 --> 01:22:05,492 Good job. 3400 01:22:05,592 --> 01:22:06,926 - I feel confident in 3401 01:22:05,592 --> 01:22:06,926 my abilities. 3402 01:22:07,600 --> 01:22:08,395 And I'm ready to give it 3403 01:22:07,600 --> 01:22:08,395 my best shot. 3404 01:22:10,930 --> 01:22:13,333 [cheers and applause] 3405 01:22:13,433 --> 01:22:15,702 - So it all comes down to this. 3406 01:22:15,802 --> 01:22:20,540 Kaden Lebsack, head to that 3407 01:22:15,802 --> 01:22:20,540 tower and make the climb. 3408 01:22:20,640 --> 01:22:25,278 75 feet stand between him 3409 01:22:20,640 --> 01:22:25,278 and history. 3410 01:22:25,378 --> 01:22:27,981 His destiny. 3411 01:22:25,378 --> 01:22:27,981 - Can you imagine 3412 01:22:28,810 --> 01:22:31,117 all the emotions this 15 3413 01:22:28,810 --> 01:22:31,117 year old is feeling right now? 3414 01:22:31,217 --> 01:22:33,920 What were you doing at 3415 01:22:31,217 --> 01:22:33,920 15 years old? 3416 01:22:34,870 --> 01:22:36,222 Regardless of what happens, 3417 01:22:34,870 --> 01:22:36,222 his parents 3418 01:22:36,322 --> 01:22:38,725 have gotta be so proud 3419 01:22:36,322 --> 01:22:38,725 of Kaden has done 3420 01:22:38,825 --> 01:22:40,427 in his rookie year. 3421 01:22:40,527 --> 01:22:42,662 - Mom's already 3422 01:22:40,527 --> 01:22:42,662 a nervous wreck. 3423 01:22:42,762 --> 01:22:44,664 - And every ninja on 3424 01:22:42,762 --> 01:22:44,664 the rails. 3425 01:22:44,764 --> 01:22:46,966 No one wants to miss this. 3426 01:22:47,100 --> 01:22:49,102 [cheers and applause] 3427 01:22:49,169 --> 01:22:52,205 - We met him on 3428 01:22:49,169 --> 01:22:52,205 "America Ninja Warrior Jr." 3429 01:22:52,305 --> 01:22:55,775 There he is at 15 competing 3430 01:22:55,875 --> 01:22:58,878 with a million dollars 3431 01:22:55,875 --> 01:22:58,878 on the line. 3432 01:22:58,978 --> 01:23:02,849 A chance to make history. 3433 01:22:58,978 --> 01:23:02,849 - 75 feet to glory. 3434 01:23:02,949 --> 01:23:04,651 In under 30 seconds, 3435 01:23:02,949 --> 01:23:04,651 here we go. 3436 01:23:04,751 --> 01:23:07,354 [countdown beeping] 3437 01:23:07,454 --> 01:23:09,222 And he's up. 3438 01:23:09,322 --> 01:23:11,257 And look at him, 3439 01:23:09,322 --> 01:23:11,257 just using the upper body. 3440 01:23:11,358 --> 01:23:13,460 And Matt, that's a good grip 3441 01:23:11,358 --> 01:23:13,460 on his forearms 3442 01:23:13,560 --> 01:23:15,362 but he's 15 years old. 3443 01:23:15,462 --> 01:23:18,732 Already up 30 feet, 3444 01:23:15,462 --> 01:23:18,732 starting to use the feet. 3445 01:23:18,832 --> 01:23:21,835 He's up to 40 feet, Matt. 3446 01:23:21,935 --> 01:23:24,104 Halfway. 3447 01:23:21,935 --> 01:23:24,104 - Oh, my goodness. 3448 01:23:24,204 --> 01:23:27,140 - But he's slowing down, 3449 01:23:24,204 --> 01:23:27,140 Akbar. 3450 01:23:27,240 --> 01:23:28,575 Oh, no! 3451 01:23:28,675 --> 01:23:32,712 Just running out of steam. 3452 01:23:28,675 --> 01:23:32,712 The 15 year old's motor 3453 01:23:32,812 --> 01:23:35,482 has found its limit. 3454 01:23:35,582 --> 01:23:37,830 And he has run out of time. 3455 01:23:37,150 --> 01:23:40,987 [buzzer blows] 3456 01:23:37,150 --> 01:23:40,987 - A supreme effort. 3457 01:23:41,870 --> 01:23:44,157 Kaden Lebsack's season 3458 01:23:41,870 --> 01:23:44,157 was perfect but 3459 01:23:44,257 --> 01:23:47,560 comes just short on Stage four. 3460 01:23:44,257 --> 01:23:47,560 - Oh. 3461 01:23:47,660 --> 01:23:51,998 - In his very first season, 3462 01:23:47,660 --> 01:23:51,998 he goes almost all the way. 3463 01:23:52,980 --> 01:23:53,700 - Matt, it's an amazing 3464 01:23:52,980 --> 01:23:53,700 accomplishment 3465 01:23:53,800 --> 01:23:56,469 for this young fella. 3466 01:23:53,800 --> 01:23:56,469 Sure he's down right now, 3467 01:23:56,569 --> 01:23:59,906 but remember he's just 15, 3468 01:23:56,569 --> 01:23:59,906 and he went further 3469 01:24:00,400 --> 01:24:02,575 than any other ninja 3470 01:24:00,400 --> 01:24:02,575 this season. 3471 01:24:02,676 --> 01:24:06,460 Kaden got off to a quick start 3472 01:24:02,676 --> 01:24:06,460 but I think his technique 3473 01:24:06,112 --> 01:24:08,314 relied too much on 3474 01:24:06,112 --> 01:24:08,314 just his arms. 3475 01:24:08,415 --> 01:24:10,884 Compare his style 3476 01:24:08,415 --> 01:24:10,884 to Isaac Caldiero, 3477 01:24:11,510 --> 01:24:13,860 our first million dollar 3478 01:24:11,510 --> 01:24:13,860 winner on Stage four. 3479 01:24:13,186 --> 01:24:15,822 Isaac's using his legs 3480 01:24:13,186 --> 01:24:15,822 as well as his arms 3481 01:24:15,922 --> 01:24:18,491 but Kaden didn't, 3482 01:24:15,922 --> 01:24:18,491 and he gassed out 3483 01:24:18,591 --> 01:24:20,393 a few feet below the buzzer. 3484 01:24:20,493 --> 01:24:23,530 - I'm sure he's disappointed, 3485 01:24:20,493 --> 01:24:23,530 but remember as the last 3486 01:24:23,630 --> 01:24:26,933 ninja standing, 3487 01:24:23,630 --> 01:24:26,933 he still gets $100,000. 3488 01:24:27,670 --> 01:24:30,700 Not bad for a 15 year old. 3489 01:24:27,670 --> 01:24:30,700 - And Matt, you know 3490 01:24:30,170 --> 01:24:32,772 Kaden will be back next year 3491 01:24:30,170 --> 01:24:32,772 to try again. 3492 01:24:32,872 --> 01:24:36,309 - Well that wraps up another 3493 01:24:32,872 --> 01:24:36,309 amazing season, big man. 3494 01:24:36,409 --> 01:24:39,790 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and 3495 01:24:36,409 --> 01:24:39,790 Zuri Hall, I'm Matt Iseman. 3496 01:24:39,179 --> 01:24:43,249 We'll see you next time on 3497 01:24:39,179 --> 01:24:43,249 "America Ninja Warrior."