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American Ninja Warrioris packed with action from beginning to end, but nothing compares to the nail-biting anticipation experienced when watching the Finals to see who will take home the win. 

It takes a lot of hard work to make it to the American Ninja Warrior stage, and after four grueling Semi-final rounds, 69 Ninjas made it to ANW Finals in Las Vegas. Season 14 has been full of surprise twists, from modifications to the obstacle courses we know and love to new obstacles like the slip-inducing Kaleidoscope challenge seen during the Semi-Finals. The Finals began on August 15, with the thrilling conclusion to the competition airing on August 29. 

In a history-making American Ninja Warrior season finale, five ninjas completed the first three stages and made it to stage four of the competition: the ascent of the dreaded Mt. Midoriyama. Josh Levin, R.J. Roman, Josiah Pippel, Jay Lewis, and Kaden Lebsack were the last competitors standing among the finalists. To take home ANW's $1 million grand prize, ninjas needed to scale Mt. Midoriyama, a 75-foot rope climb, in under just 30 seconds. So who was the ninja that seized the Season 14 victory? Drumroll, please...

Which ninja took home the $1 million prize on American Ninja Warrior Season 14?

While each contestant gave their best effort, none of the ninjas hit the buzzer in the narrow 30-second window. Mt. Midoriyama is quite the challenge, as proven by the fact that through 14 seasons, only two ANW competitors have earned the title of Champion. The Season 14 winner was then determined by the ninjas' final time to complete the course to become the Last Ninja Standing. And with the best final time, Kaden Lebsack was named winner of Season 14. 

In an impressive climb of just 36.77 seconds, the 16-year-old high school student from Colorado became the Last Ninja Standing for the second year in a row. Lebsack soared through the challenge, making history as the only ninja to get the chance to tackle Mt. Midoriyama twice. 18-year-old ninja Jay Lewis became the Season 14 runner-up by finishing with a time of 37.19. Talk about close! Both ninjas are great examples of the thrilling new competition that exists since ANW lowered the competitor's age limit in 2021.

Not every 16-year-old can say they have won $100,000, but Lebsack had now managed to do it twice! Lebsack simply defied gravity and physics as he stormed through each obstacle course and scaled the 8-story tall Mt. Midoriyama, likely learning many new techniques after his Season 13 win. Lebsack may not have taken home the $1 million prize this time, but if he stays on his current track, Season 15 of American Ninja Warrior might just result in Lebsack earning Champion status. We shall have to wait and see, but in the meantime, congratulations Kaden! 

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American Ninja Warrior 2023 schedule

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Many fans of American Ninja Warrior, NBC's high-octane summertime series, are yearning to know more about the new season, which premiered June 6. Season 14 of ANW promises to highlight the country's most elite athletes as they compete on the world’s most challenging obstacle courses and a chance to win $1 million.

Last season, the Ninja world was rocked when a new rule change lowered the age of the competitors to 15, bringing a new wave of talented Ninjas to the course. The more competitors the merrier for ANW fans, as you can never guess which of the athletes will go the farthest in the nail-biting competition.

Season 13 competitor Kaden Lebsack was the Last Ninja Standing on Stage 3 of the National Finals and banked $100,000 in the process. Now, Ninja Nation waits to see if someone will conquer all four stages in Las Vegas and take home the title of the next American Ninja.

Hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman, and sideline reporter Zuri Hall are back to call the action that features three rounds of competition and a field of over 400 competitors. 

This season’s Qualifying Round was taped in San Antonio, Texas before moving to Los Angeles for the Semi-Finals round and then finishing with the National Finals in Las Vegas.

Your first look at American Ninja Warrior Season 14

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When does American Ninja Warrior Season 14 air?

Watch American Ninja Warrioron NBC Mondays at 8/7c and next day on Peacock.   

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Where is American Ninja Warrior 2023?

You must be available to compete in the national finals in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the precise dates and times, which will be published soon. Please visit www.ANWCasting.com for the latest schedule and location details (all dates are subject to change). Apply Now American Ninja Warrior Application Form.

Is American Ninja Warrior coming back in 2023?

American Ninja Warrior: Season 14; NBC Series Renewed for Summer 2022.

Who won American Ninja Warrior 2023?

The Season 14 winner was then determined by the ninjas' final time to complete the course to become the Last Ninja Standing. And with the best final time, Kaden Lebsack was named winner of Season 14.

Is American Ninja warriors coming back?

The fourteenth season of the American game show television series American Ninja Warrior premiered on June 6, 2022, on NBC. A spin-off from the Japanese reality series Sasuke, it is hosted by Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, and Zuri Hall.