Ep 3. Daytona Beach Qualifiers

In American Ninja Warrior season 10 episode 3, titled "Daytona Beach Qualifiers," the competition moves to Florida’s Daytona Beach for the qualifying round. As in previous episodes, contestants compete in a series of challenging obstacle courses that test their strength, agility, and endurance.

The episode begins with the classic obstacle, the Floating Steps, followed by a new obstacle called the Rolling Log, which challenges contestants to traverse a wobbling log set over a pool of water. One slip-up and they’re soaked! Contestants then move on to the Wingnuts, a twist on the classic monkey bars that require contestants to swing their bodies from wheel to wheel before making the jump to the landing platform.

Next, contestants must tackle the second new obstacle of the season, the Bouncing Spider, which is essentially a series of trampolines set against a wall. Contestants must jump from trampoline to trampoline, all while maintaining their balance and avoiding falling.

After the Bouncing Spider, contestants face the classic block-transfer obstacle, the Block Run. This is followed by another new obstacle, the Diamond Dash, which requires contestants to jump between spinning diamond-shaped platforms that move in different directions.

The penultimate obstacle of the Daytona Beach Qualifiers is the classic Warped Wall, which challenges contestants to run up a curved wall and reach the top. Those who can't make it will be eliminated.

Finally, the episode ends with the new obstacle called the Coconut Climb, which requires contestants to climb up towering coconut trees before ringing the final buzzer.

Throughout the episode, viewers are introduced to a variety of contestants with diverse backgrounds and motivations. These include returning competitors looking for redemption, firefighters, police officers, and even a middle-aged soccer mom! Each contestant brings their own unique story and strengths to the competition.

One highlight of the Daytona Beach Qualifiers is a short but sweet "shake it off" moment from one determined competitor who falls early on in the Wingnuts obstacle but quickly gets back up, dusts herself off, and completes the course to a standing ovation from the crowd.

Overall, the Daytona Beach Qualifiers provide a thrilling display of physical skill and determination as contestants navigate the challenging obstacle courses in pursuit of their dreams of becoming an American Ninja Warrior.