Urbana High grad Jessie Graff eliminated in qualifying on 'American Ninja Warrior' (2024)

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The fan-favorite Ninja is back after multiple surgeries. The social media rumors were true: After surgeries kept her out of the game, Jessie Graff returned to American Ninja Warrior in Season 14, Episode 2.

Graff injured herself during season 12 of American Ninja Warrior when she fell on the third obstacle on the final course.

After a tournament recovery period, Jessie made her return in American Ninja Warrior 14 on Night 2 of San Antonio Qualifying. Despite high expectations and a great start as she cleared the first two obstacles, her return shockingly ended on the Split Decision obstacle, Serpent.

39 years (January 12, 1984)

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Beyond the injury to her shoulder, Jessie had knee surgery to address a torn ACL she was competing with during the Season 12 finale, per The Frederick News-Post. At the time, she was unaware of the injury.

"Moving forward, the American Ninja Warrior brand will sever all ties with Mr. Drechsel, including his appearance on future seasons of the show." Dreschel also co-owns Real Life Ninja Academy, a set of gyms with locations in New York and Connecticut.

Roland Seward was a competitor on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior." Then Seward fell 15 feet and broke his knee in eight places, jeopardizing his career, goals and dreams.

Jessica Lauren "Jessie" Graff (born January 12, 1984) is an American professional stunt woman and athletics-based television personality. She portrayed Competitor in Wonder Woman 1984. She was also a stunt performer in Wonder Woman and a stunt double for Gal Gadot Wonder Woman 1984.

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Steven Moul is a 26 year old competitor with autism. He first competed in Kansas City on American Ninja Warrior 7.

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The Top 4 finishers advanced to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with winner Meagan Martin taking home $50,000 and becoming the first ever “American Ninja Warrior” Women's Champion.

All episodes (besides the National Finals) of American Ninja Warrior in 2023 will be filmed at the Backlot at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California.

“Lunch is almost always dark leafy greens, fish or chicken, beans, mixed veggies, and brown rice or sweet potato; plus a green tea or latte,” Graff says. She eats frequently throughout the day. “I need to keep my energy levels high, so I make sure I fuel frequently,” Graff says.

Graff also broke the pole-vault record at Georgia Tech (where she majored in Aerospace Engineering) and the University of Nebraska (where she earned her degree in Theatre) and was 1.5 inches away from qualifying for the 2004 Olympic trials in the sport.

Read the former Ninja Warrior star's plea deal. American Ninja Warrior champion Drew Drechsel—who was edited out of season 12 of the NBC competition after being charged with sex offenses that could have lead to life in prison—has agreed to plead guilty to two felonies.

Joe Moravsky, whose nickname is The Weatherman because he was a weatherman, appeared via video. Matt Iseman said, “Jay's training partner Joe Moravsky is watching but from Connecticut. Joe is unfortunately not going to be here for the national finals, due to do health and safety protocols—had to withdraw.”

The 14th season of the hit reality series American Ninja Warrior wrapped up on September 5th, 2022, with the teenage Kaden Lebsack winning the second consecutive season in a row.

To date, only Isaac Caldiero and Drew Drechsel have won the main cash prize.