Cincinnati brought a huge breath of fresh air to the American Ninja Warrior fans. After zero finishers in the Seattle/Tacoma and Baltimore City Final regions, beleaguered fans needed something to cheer for. They got it in this city. No woman had completed the City Finals course since season six. Cincinnati saw two female rockstar Ninjas at the top of the Spider Trap: Michelle Warnky and Jesse Labreck.

The location gave the viewers and the Ninjas the jolt of energy they needed to charge ahead into the National Finals. Take a look back at everything that happened in Cincinnati!

Cincinnati Qualifiers

• Qualifiers recap
• Speed Pass winner: Ethan Swanson
• Podcast guest: Michelle Warnky

• Full episode from NBC.Com

Cincinnati City Finals

• City Finals recap
• Safety Pass winner: Michael Torres
• Podcast guest: Jesse Labreck

• Full episode from NBC.Com

The course

Shrinking Steps

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Ring Swing

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Spinning Bridge

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The Wingnuts

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Slingshot

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Warped Wall

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Salmon Ladder

Slam Dunk

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Spinball Wizard

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Spider Trap

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Power Tower

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