The primary night time of the Semifinals in American Ninja Warrior season 17, which aired July 14, 2025, marks the return of the prolonged 10-obstacle course, final seen three years in the past. Veterans and rookies competed on an extended, extra bodily demanding monitor the place solely the quickest occasions superior to the Nationwide Finals.
Athletes have been tasked with overcoming 4 extra obstacles past the usual six, together with the return of the Invisible Ladder and Door Knob Arch.
With solely 20 spots out there, the strain was evident all through the night time. Every competitor was judged by efficiency and pace because the American Ninja Warrior Semifinals formally started in Los Angeles.
Episode 7 overview of American Ninja Warrior season 17
The ten-obstacle semifinal course returns with prolonged challenges
The episode opened with the announcement that athletes would want to finish 10 obstacles as an alternative of the same old six.
These included Quad Steps, Log Grip, Block Run, Spin Cycle, Battering Ram, and the 14.5-foot Warped Wall, adopted by Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Door Knob Arch, and Invisible Ladder.
William Brown was the primary to take the stage, returning after a decade-long absence. He cleared seven obstacles however fell on Cannonball Alley.
Others adopted, together with Joseph Rouse and Karen Potts, however neither made it previous the third impediment.
A number of athletes, together with Caitlyn Bergstrom-Wright and Enzo DeFerrari Wilson, pushed previous earlier limits. Caitlyn cleared seven obstacles and have become the primary girl to aim Cannonball Alley, whereas Enzo reached the ultimate impediment however fell on the Invisible Ladder.
Fifteen-year-old Grace Gordon and 19-year-old Cicilia Bogle have been each eradicated earlier in the midst of American Ninja Warrior.
Isaiah Thomas turns into the primary finisher of the night time
Isaiah Thomas, a 19-year-old coach from New York, accomplished the complete course in 03:38.79, changing into the night time’s first finisher.
Karsten Williams adopted with a robust efficiency, regardless of an eye fixed harm, however fell on Door Knob Arch.
Emma Pereyra and Tiana Webberley additionally ran however have been each eradicated earlier than reaching the ultimate stretch. Isabella grew to become the primary girl to finish the prolonged 10-obstacle Semifinal course this season, ending in 05:16.73.
Her husband, Sam Folsom, adopted and accomplished the course in 04:30.18.
Further completions got here from David Bergstrom-Wright and Kaden Forsha, who clocked in at 04:21.55 and 04:05.85, respectively. Luke Dillon accomplished the course in 04:03.93.
Jessie Graff made her return however fell on Cannonball Alley. Regardless of not urgent the buzzer, she superior based mostly on time.
Quickest time of the night time recorded by Nacssa Garemore
The quickest time of the night time got here from 17-year-old Nacssa Garemore, who accomplished the course in 02:52.60. This run elevated his profession complete to 90 obstacles cleared and maintained his streak of not falling in two seasons.
Bray Weinacker, one other younger athlete, reached the ninth impediment however certified for the Finals based mostly on his pace. Austin Baron, 18, completed the course at 05:01.99.
Daniel Gill, a 10-time veteran, accomplished the course in 04:40.83, bringing his complete buzzers to 31.
The ultimate run of the night time got here from Elijah Browning, who cleared 9 obstacles and secured a Finals spot in American Ninja Warrior.
In complete, 20 ninjas superior: Nacssa Garemore, Isaiah Thomas, Luke Dillon, Kaden Forsha, David Bergstrom-Wright, Sam Folsom, Daniel Gil, Austin Baron, Isabella Wakeham, Elijah Browning, R.J. Roman, Enzo Wilson, Caleb Bergstrom, Kyle Soderman, Grant Kiningham, Bray Weinacker, Karsten Williams, Hunter Ogden, Jessie Graff, and Caitlyn Bergstrom-Wright.
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Edited by Prem Deshpande
