American Ninja Warrior (season 8)
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| Broadcast from | June 1 – September 12, 2016 |
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| Presenter(s) |
Matt Iseman Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Kristine Leahy |
| Broadcaster | NBC |
| Competitors | 500 |
| Finals venue | Las Vegas, NV |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
The eighth season of the obstacle course reality competition series American Ninja Warrior premiered on June 1, 2016 on NBC. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila returned for their respective seventh and fourth seasons, alongside sideline reporter Kristine Leahy who returned for her second season. The grand prize stayed even with season 7, at $1,000,000. In addition, 28 new obstacles were created for this season, and there were 40% more female applicants over last season.
Both Jessie Graff and Natalie Duran made it through the qualifying round. In addition, the Facebook video showcasing Graff's qualifying run was viewed more than 50 million times leading up to the Finals round. Kevin Bull earned the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with the fastest time (2:02.81). Additionally, actor Brennan Mejia, the Red Power Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, failed on the second obstacle again.
The Los Angeles finals round featured one new obstacle, The Wedge, as well as three modified obstacles from city qualifying. The round concluded with one finisher, the lowest number of any final to date. Rock climber an engineering student Josh Levin, who was a rookie, earned the "POM Wonderful Run of the Night" and the only finish, with a time of 8:21.30. Jessie Graff came in second place, breaking her own record for the highest finish by a woman in a city competition.
Obstacles used during the Los Angeles Finals are listed below.
Indicates competitor completed course.
Indicates competitor was awarded the "POM Wonderful Run of the Night."
Competitors who advanced to the Vegas Finals are listed below.
The Atlanta qualifying round featured three new or modified obstacles and concluded with 27 finishers. Gym owner Drew Drechsel earned the "POM Wonderful Run of the Night" with the fastest time (1:19.44).
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