Full Recap: American Ninja Warrior Season 17 Week 6 Qualifiers

Cayden Jones
Jul 10
2 min read

📺 Episode Overview

Air Date: July 7, 2025
Significance: Final installment of the Qualifiers, determining the last competitors entering the Semifinals.
Course Layout: Competitors faced six classic obstacles:
1. Quad Steps
2. Lunatic Ledges
3. Log Runner
4. Crank It Up
5. V Formation
6. Warped Wall (final challenge)

NINJA WARRIOR TRAINING EQUIPMENT

1) Home Ninja Obstacle Course Line with Holds

2) Balance Obstacle - Slackline

3) Atomik Climbing Holds - Hanging Pipes

4) Atomik Climbing Holds - Hanging Balls

5) Ninja Warrior Chalk

6) Grip Strength Trainer

7) Obstacle Course/ Ninja Warrior Crash Pad

8) Zipline

🧗‍♂️ Top Finishers (Completed Full Course)

These athletes conquered all obstacles, hitting the buzzer and guaranteeing their Semifinal spot:

Athlete	Time
Noah Meunier	1:02.43
Joe Moravsky	1:03.17
Xavier Dantzler	1:10.35
Matt D’Amico	1:30.11
Ben Behrends	1:40.24
Lucas Reale	1:55.92
Amir Malik	1:59.09
Bob Reese	2:20.84
Deren Perez	2:45.65
Sebastian Ramos	2:46.36
Jamie Rahn	2:56.00
Luke Lowell-Liszanckie	3:14.44
Abby Clark	4:24.40

⚠️ Near Misses (Failed at V Formation)

These athletes fell short at the V Formation, but delivered strong performances:

Brandon Griffin - 1:19.73
Travis Nguyen - 1:28.73
Brandon Singletary - 1:31.09
Rachel Degutz - 1:52.57

❌ Other Early Exits

Allyssa Beird - logged the farthest at Crank It Up (0:56.61)
Olivia Keyes - stopped on Log Runner (0:25.88)
Corine Capriotti - also fell on Log Runner (0:30.16)

🎯 Highlights & Takeaways

Joe Moravsky notched his impressive buzzer milestone - his 35th career finish -earning a Mega Wall try
The episode brought roaring energy as veteran Ninjas and surprising newcomers fought to lock in one of the final Semifinal slots
Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila emphasized a nostalgic yet fresh approach this season, celebrating returning obstacles alongside rising talent

🎥 Catch the Wild Moments

Watch thrilling runs, epic Mega Wall attempts, and the top 5 "wildest" moments from Qualifier Week 6.

✅ Final Word

Week 6 wrapped up the Qualifiers with 20 athletes advancing to the Semifinals, many continuing a string of consistency, others pulling off breakthrough performances. Now, the stage is set for even tougher races ahead.