Ep 2. Junior Qualifier 2
- TVG
- October 20, 2018
- 44 min
In American Ninja Warrior Junior season 1 episode 2, entitled "Junior Qualifier 2," young athletes from across the country continue their journey in the ultimate obstacle course competition. The junior competitors, aged 9-14, face new challenges as they attempt to conquer the four-stage course.
The episode begins with the junior athletes preparing for their next qualifying round. They stretch and warm up, while their families cheer them on from the sidelines. Some of the competitors are nervous, while others exude confidence as they await their turn.
As the competition starts, the athletes face the first obstacle, which requires them to balance on thin beams while reaching for hanging ropes. Some of the contestants struggle with the balance aspect, while others easily move through the course. The second obstacle, the "floating tiles," involves using momentum and agility to jump from one floating tile to the next without falling into a pool of water.
The third obstacle, the "fly wheels," tests the athletes' upper body strength and coordination as they leap from spinning wheels to a trampoline. This is followed by the "spin cycle," where contestants must use their momentum to spin a wheel and jump onto a hanging pole. The final obstacle of the first round, the "warped wall," is a difficult climb up a steep curved wall. Some of the athletes are able to make the successful climb and advance to the next round, while others fall short.
In the second round, the remaining athletes face the "double tilt ladder," which involves maneuvering across a ladder that is on an angle, requiring the athlete to balance themselves as they climb. The second obstacle, the "diamond dash," is a fast-paced challenge involving making your way through a field of diamond-shaped obstacles while being timed.
The third obstacle of this round is the "giant log grip," where the athletes must climb across large logs suspended above the ground without losing their grip. The final obstacle, the "jungle gym," requires contestants to navigate through a series of bars, ropes, and rings suspended in the air.
As the episode progresses, viewers watch in amazement as the junior competitors demonstrate their strength, agility, and determination. The athletes push themselves to their limits, taking on challenging obstacles with courage and focus. Viewers may find themselves on the edge of their seats as they watch the athletes fight to stay in the game.
The episode ends with the successful competitors advancing to the next round, where they will face even more formidable obstacles. The show leaves viewers inspired by the perseverance and grit demonstrated by the young athletes. Fans of American Ninja Warrior will not want to miss this exciting and action-packed episode of American Ninja Warrior Junior season 1.