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Getting to Stage Two of the American Ninja Warrior National Finals is no small task. It means you’ve already survived three grueling courses, including Stage One.
When the Ninjas stepped onto the course at the National Finals, they knew there were no saves left. There was a time limit. Two minutes and 20 seconds to defeat eight obstacles. There was no top field that would move on based on making it the farthest the fastest. You hit the buzzer or you went no where.
When Stage One was said and done, our field of 90 Ninjas had been cut down to 17, this is the lowest number of finishers American Ninja Warrior has seen in years.
Before we watch them take on stage Two on Monday, September 12, let’s take a look at all the Ninjas who managed to make it there.
What they faced:
- Snake Run
- Propeller Bar
- Giant Log Grip
- Jumping Spider
- Sonic Curve
- Warped Wall
- Broken Bridge
- Flying Squirrel
Who made it through
- Grant McCartney: Full run here
- Michael Torres: Full run here
Michael is running this course with precision! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/PgmHrUBUmu
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) August 30, 2016
- Brian Arnold: Full run here
- Chris Wilczewski: Watch his Philadelphia City Finals run
- Daniel Gil: Full run here
.@KingdomNinja_ and his luscious hair get the new fastest time of the night! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/ejt2hPa9V6
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) August 30, 2016
- Thomas Stillings: Full run here
Thomas Stilling has us on the edge of our seats! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/yaA037yUmh
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) August 30, 2016
- Flip Rodriguez: Full run here
.@YoungFlip7 has another amazing run! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/t9XE4XCLG2
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) August 30, 2016
- Jessie Graff: Full run here
.@JESSIEgraffPWR has made history! She is the first woman to complete a stage 1 finals course! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/Go9nOEX3oN
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) August 30, 2016
- Josh Levin: Watch his LA City Finals run
- Adam Rayl: Watch his pre-run interview
We’ve got another finisher! Adam Rayl nailed this course! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/RU6ZEg1a6u
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) September 6, 2016
- Drew Drechsel: Full run here
We’re all DREW BELIEVERS, @RealLIfeNinja_! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/sFGXXzNV2Q
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) September 6, 2016
- Najee Richardson: Full run here
When your gymnastics background pays off… beautiful transitions, @NajeeRichardson! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/2LvVF5Tgs4
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) September 6, 2016
- Nicolas Coolridge: Watch his 2015 Venice City Finals run
The Flying Squirrel was no match for @themoderntarzan! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/kAPfZhKlOb
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) September 6, 2016
- Neil Craver: Full run here
- Ethan Swanson: Watch his 2013 submission video
Ethan Swanson was added to the list of finishers tonight! #AmericanNinjaWarrior pic.twitter.com/CE4xpGi3C8
— Ninja Warrior (@nbcninjawarrior) September 6, 2016
- Joe Moravsky: Full run here
- Jake Murray: Full run here
Who’s on your short list to make it to Stage Three? Tell us in the comments here!