Originally posted on June 24, 2025 @ 9:55 am

American Ninja Warrior Athletes Advance

The most elite athletes in the country are back for Season 17 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior in the qualifying rounds.

Last night, a record six ninjas did well enough to earn an attempt at the Mega Wall for a chance to win $10,000 – and two of them brought home the prize money, for the first time this season! 16-year-old Nacssa Garemorecontinued his perfect streak on the show in his third season, and 4-time finalist Isaiah Thomas topped the leaderboard for the men.

Isaiah Thomas – Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Last season’s runner-up Caleb Bergstrom and three other veterans also had attempts at the Mega Wall, but weren’t able to reach the prize this round. In a leaderboard filled with returning ninja legends, 15-year-old rookies Grace Gordon and Kaden Forsha also managed to make it to the semifinals.

Newly-engaged ninja couple Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom each took the course, following their exciting win at last year’s Couples Championship. Folsom finished third-fastest overall, while Wakeham impressed as the only ninja on the women’s side to complete the course and hit a buzzer.

Isabella Wakeham – Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Below, please find the top Ninjas who are advancing to the semi-finals from this qualifier.

Let me know if you are interested in speaking with any of the Ninjas.

For more details about ANW, please visit https://www.nbc.com/american-ninja-warrior. For artwork and a complete press kit from the show please visit and register at the NBCUniversal Media Village website at http://www.nbcumv.com.

Best,

Jasmine

The qualifiers continue next week on Monday, June 30(8/7c) on NBC.

Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night will advance to the semifinals.

 

 

 

Advancing to Semi-Finals

1. Isaiah Thomas

2. Nacssa Garemore

3. Sam Folsom

4. Enzo Wilson

5. Caleb Bergstrom

6. R.J. Roman

7. Kyle Soderman

8. Kaden Forsha

9. Karsten Williams

10. Hunter Ogden

11. Glenn Albright

12. Kyle McCreight

13. Isabella Wakeham

14. Steven Bachta

15. Todd Bourgeois

16. Aidan Gonzales

17. Grace Gordon

18. Karen Potts

19. Jaleesa Himka

20. Jess Wombles