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American Ninja Warrior 2023 Semi-Finals Recap: Who Is Advancing?
The Ninjas on ANW Season 15 have a need for speed — especially during the jaw-dropping Semi-Finals.
The Season 15 American Ninja Warrior Semi-Finals are upon us, and the race to the $1 million grand prize and honor of becoming Champion has never been more intense.
After eight nail-biting Qualifying Rounds, we're looking at a lineup of Ninjas all with eyes set on victory. To get there, they'll have to show more tenacity than ever.
"With the biggest changes in show history, Season 15 will challenge the Ninjas to race side-by-side and head-to-head across a high-stakes course with a spot in the National Finals on the line," NBC announced in a statement. "Additionally, the Mega Wall is even taller than before at 18.5 feet and, for the first time ever, Ninjas will need to complete all six obstacles in a designated time in order to earn a shot at the $10,000 prize."
For the first time in ANW history, Ninjas are racing head-to-head during the nail-biting Semi-Final rounds. The season continues to bring the heat as we see cherished fan favorites duking it out against friends, family members, and longtime rivals in riveting new challenges.
Packed with gravity-defying new obstacles like "Greased Lighting" and shockingly difficult twists like "Pole Vault," the pressure is on. Who will meet the moment?
"Seeing people go head-to-head gives you a different energy. A different experience. It’s something we haven’t done on the main show..." ANW Host Matt Iseman told TV Insider. "This year in the Semi-Finals they’ll be racing head-to-head. So either go fast or go home."
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Who is advancing from the American Ninja Warrior Semi-Finals to the Las Vegas Finals?
Here are all the Ninjas advancing to the Season 15 Finals!
Kai Beckstrand
Completed Course (0:57.76)
Kaden Lebsack
Completed Course (1:18.26)
Jera Boyd
Completed Course (1:19.61)
Austin Gray
Completed Course (1:31.25)
Jackson Twait
Completed Course (1:31.96)
Hans Hertz
Completed Course (1:36.49)
Max Feinberg
Completed Course (1:39.00)
Barry Boyd
Completed Course (1:49.99)
Cam Baumgartner
Completed Course (1:58.39)
Mike Silenzi
Completed Course (2:13.89)
Scott Behrends
Sling Shot (0:25.86)
Ben Behrends
Sling Shot (0:48.27)
Tyler Yamauchi
Sling Shot (0:49.24)
Nate Hansen
Sling Shot (0:51.89)
Taylor Greene
Completed Course (2:19.44)
Riley Porter
Sling Shot (0:55.87)
Maggie Owen
Sling Shot (1:04.58)
Mady Howard
Sling Shot (1:10.33)
Josiah Pippel
Completed Course (1:03.24)
Noah Meunier
Completed Course (1:07.16)
Jay Lewis
Completed Course (1:15.81)
Evan Andrews
Completed Course (1:17.89)
Luke Dillon
Completed Course (1:32.73)
Kevin Rodriguez
Completed Course (1:34.95)
Jonathan Godbout
Completed Course (2:01.31)
James McGrath
Completed Course (2:04:59)
Matt D'Amico
Completed Course (2:11.85)
Joe Moravsky
Sling Shot (0:38.18)
Najee Richardson
Sling Shot (0:49.34)
Sean Bryan
Hopscotch (1:14.27)
Rachel Degutz
Completed Course (0:59.71)
Taylor Johnson
Sling Shot (1:00.97)
Addy Herman
Sling Shot (1:08.05)
Emily Gardiner
Hopscotch (0:51.02)
Vance Walker
Completed Course (0:52.99)
Isaiah Thomas
Completed Course (1:08.33)
Kyle Soderman
Completed Course (1:38.63)
Grant Kiningham
Completed Course (2:00.59)
Karsten Williams
Completed Course (2:14.56)
Jonathan Bange
Completed Course (2:21.63)
Sebastian Chrismer
Sling Shot (0:36.43)
Jody Avila
Sling Shot (0:54.40)
Joseph Rouse
Sling Shot (1:00.43)
Daniel Gil
Sideways (0:20.63)
Cal Plohoros
Sideways (0:22.79)
Benjamin Drake
Sideways (0:28.24)
Madelyn Madaras
Completed Course (3:02.97)
Barclay Stockett
Sling Shot (1:16.37)
Clarisa Morris
Sling Shot (1:34.41)
Sandy Zimmerman
Sling Shot (1:41.75)
RJ Roman
Completed Course (0:48.76)
Elijah Browning
Completed Course (0:53.89)
Nacssa Garemore
Completed Course (0:56.14)
Caleb Bergstrom
Completed Course (0:57.56)
Ethan Bartnicki
Completed Course (1:08.26)
Enzo Wilson
Completed Course (1:28.08)
Brandon Thomas
Completed Course (1:33.01)
Vinnie Castranova
Completed Course (1:37.81)
Flip Rodriguez
Completed Course (2:04.51)
David Bergstrom-Wright
Sling Shot (0:42.12)
Austin Hair
Sideways (0:31.11)
Alex Romer
Flying Shelf Grab (0:02.45)
Johnny Brown
Sling Shot (1:05.04)
Jaleesa Himka
Sling Shot (1:01.40)
Ashley Bergstrom
Sling Shot (1:21.93)
Zhanique Lovett
Sling Shot (1:31.58)
Emma Pereyra
Sling Shot (1:56.41)
This article was first published on August 1, 2023. It was updated on August 15, 2023.
