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(CHEERING)
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FREDDIE FLINTOFF: I'm standing on
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the most fearsome Ninja obstacle
of them all,
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the Power Tower,
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ground zero
for another Ninja showdown.
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Tonight, our two fastest ninjas
will go head-to-head
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to win a massive advantage.
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If you want thrills,
this is the place to be.
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BEN FORDHAM: In a new
Melbourne location...
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Welcome to Melbourne,
the sporting capital of Australia!
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..the toughest course
on the planet...
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Hang on, Skye!
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SHANE CRAWFORD: Six of the toughest
obstacles in the world...
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Aww!
Aw, wow!
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(SCREAMING)
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..got even tougher.
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It burns the arms,
burns the fingers.
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This thing is becoming
a ninja killer.
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BOTH: Oh!
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Favourites fell...
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Oh no! Max!
He's gone!
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..new heroes rose...
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Jake Baker from Victoria.
Oh, he's done it!
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He gets up the Warped Wall!
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(KLAXON SOUNDS)
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..and the all-new Power Tower
took our breath away.
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It was ninja versus ninja
for the first time ever...
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Here comes Daniel Mason.
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Ashlin Herbert gets the swing,
moves across the bars.
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Oh!
(KLAXON SOUNDS)
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..and it was
'Flashlin' Ashlin Herbert
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that took home the prize.
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Ashlin banks a crucial
ten-second time advantage
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in the semifinals.
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Heat number two.
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They've been training all year
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and now 14 more ninjas
are up for the challenge.
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I'm gonna be Australia's
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first female ninja warrior.
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(ROARS)
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We have a bit of rivalry.
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I guess we'll find out on course
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who is the best twin.
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Watch out, buzzer,
you're gonna get hit.
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Plus...
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after three seasons,
Ninja Warrior has become their life.
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And now, power couple Ben Polson...
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and Olivia Vivian are back.
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I aim to be the first female
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to ever do a Power Tower
anywhere in the world.
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(KLAXON SOUNDS)
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Tonight's two Furthest Fastest
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will once again be competing
on the monstrous Power Tower.
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The competition is heating up
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in the search for Australia's
first Ninja Warrior.
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(KLAXON SOUNDS)
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Welcome to an all-new season
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
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We are back bigger
and stronger than ever
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for our toughest season yet.
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And tonight, once again,
filling in for Bec Maddern...
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Shane Crawford. How are you, buddy?
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Thanks for having me, Ben.
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Very, very excited to be back
for heat two.
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I am pumped.
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A new season means new ninjas.
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We've got some impressive newbies
tonight,
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but also some returning legends,
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including the awesome Ben Polson.
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Don't forget Olivia Vivian.
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I've only ever seen her on TV
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but tonight, I get to watch her
live in action.
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They are a ninja power couple,
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Ben Polson and Olivia Vivian from
WA.
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She actually knocked him over
in the semis last year.
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Can she do it all over again in
2020?
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Tonight is the second of four heats,
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with only the top 16 from each heat
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moving to two semifinals.
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But tonight our ninjas aren't just
battling for a place in the semis.
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Isn't that right, Freddie?
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That's right, Ben.
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Tonight's two fastest ninjas
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will go head-to-head
on the all-new Power Tower.
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Could it be Olivia versus Ben?
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Power couple on the Power Tower.
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Now, that would be amazing.
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But this course tonight
is no gimmick.
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Let's see what the ninjas
have got in store tonight.
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It's heat two and it's fair to say
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that in 2020,
we've dialled up the intensity.
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Once more, the ninjas
will have to beat six obstacles
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to hit the buzzer.
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Straight out of the blocks again
are the Quintuple Steps.
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Five steps 1.5m apart.
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You've got to get across
without touching the water.
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Next, the Tic Toc to Net.
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Ninjas jump from the mini tramp
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to the Tic Toc pendulum,
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then leap onto the cargo net
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and climb underneath to safety.
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Obstacle three,
the Bridge of Blades.
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6m in length,
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ninjas must distribute weight evenly
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across four large spinning blades.
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Next is the dreaded Doorknob Drop.
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A huge test of upper-body
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and grip strength,
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ninjas must cross
eight small red knobs
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on the first door,
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four of which are on an incline.
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The door will then drop over a metre
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before ninjas make
the tricky transition
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to the second door,
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where they will do it all again.
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If the doorknobs are challenging,
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wait till you see obstacle five,
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Flying Shelf Grab.
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It's a killer.
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Ninjas must lache
across three shelves,
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each with an overhang
only wide enough
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to grip with fingertips.
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The sixth and final obstacle
in heat two
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is the infamous Warped Wall.
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Each ninja has three attempts
to run up the 4.25m curved wall
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and hit the buzzer.
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(KLAXON SOUNDS)
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Wow, that is one of
the toughest heat courses
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I've ever seen on Ninja Warrior.
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OK, are we ready?
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Let's bring out our first ninja.
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He's a schoolteacher
and a self-confessed ninja geek
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who has a plan
for season four success.
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Nathan Burley.
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(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
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Ninja Nerds are back again!
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The Ninja Geeks are back.
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I'm here with my brother
from another mother, Ninja Toddles.
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We are the Ninja Nerds,
the Ninja Geeks,
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and we are here to conquer the
course
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and we're here to show
the really ripped, big athletes
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that you don't need
to have a six-pack to achieve it.
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But we went and got six packs
anyway!
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Yeah!
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I am over 100%
a fan of Ninja Warrior.
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We've got a rule at our house P
five minutes of ninja a day.
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That's all I can talk about.
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So I just like - drrrr!
-
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to try and get through it
real quick.
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So I made it in season three.
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There we go, look at that.
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That's a lad who wants it.
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And I was so excited, super pumped.
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And then I met my nemesis,
the Butterfly Wall,
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and came crashing.
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CROWD: Aww!
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I had nightmares about it,
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waking up as if I was falling
into the water like...
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(GASPS) And I couldn't sleep,
you know?
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The only way I could sleep
was to draw how to conquer it best
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and that was really, really fun
to me,
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so I thought, "Why not keep going?"
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So I've gone back and watched
every season of Ninja Warrior
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and I've drawn all 177 obstacles
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from every season of Ninja Warrior,
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both international and Australian.
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Cannonball Alley, Cargo Crossing...
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And I kept on going.
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..Tarzan Rope, Tarzan Swing, Tic
Toc,
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Tilting Table, Tilting Slider,
Timebomb...
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So now I had the physicality
to clear them,
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but now I also had
the mentality to clear them as well.
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I've done my homework
and now it's time to ace the test.
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Watch out, buzzer,
you're gonna get hit.
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(UPBEAT ROCK GUITAR)
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(CHEERING)
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(YELLS)
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He's excited,
the schoolteacher Nathan Burley.
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Do it for Eli!
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Nathan's wife, Sarah,
cheering on the sidelines there.
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BEN: And that's baby Eli
with Nathan's parents,
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the latest addition
to the Ninja Geek family.
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That's what they call themselves.
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OK.
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We are ready for heat two.
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Let's go!
(BEEP)
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Watch this, here comes Nathan
Burley.
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Onto the Quintuple Steps.
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Five steps 1.5m apart.
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He's making true
of every single one of them.
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No early mistakes.
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Yes!
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Makes his way through
the first obstacle.
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Having a look at the Tic Toc.
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He needs to throw his weight
into this jump.
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Ready...
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go!
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Now he comes, onto the Tic Toc.
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Nicely done. Smooth landing.
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And now he's got to make
this transition onto the net.
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No problem whatsoever.
Hang on there, Nathan.
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Don't end up in the drink.
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(CHANTS) Let's go, Nathan, let's go!
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He's just got his right leg stuck
a little bit in the cargo net.
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Just gonna remove it now
as he gets onto the platform.
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Just get it out.
Give it a wiggle, Nathan.
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Yeah, he's taking your advice,
Freddie.
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Slowly but surely. OK.
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Good recovery.
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Nathan Burley, he is 64kg.
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That means he is well-suited
to the Bridge of Blades.
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Here he goes. He is OK.
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Well done, well done!
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Three obstacles down
and Nathan is looking good.
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Straight onto the Doorknob Drop
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and I hope he's studied this one.
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He needs to work his way
across these knobs.
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And he's having a little bit
of difficulty on that first one.
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Can he get the grip? Here he goes.
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Ooh! Only just.
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Just a few fingers
wrapped around the doorknobs.
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He got it though, Crawf.
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And now he needs to get moving
and swing from knob to knob.
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Up the ascent. This is where...
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Oh no! He's missed it.
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(BUZZ!)
Nathan, no!
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Can you believe it?
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The Ninja Geek is out
on obstacle four.
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Here's the replay.
Unlucky for Nathan.
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He just didn't get that
rhythmic swing going on the knobs.
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He went for a lunge
and he missed it.
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He couldn't hold his bodyweight up
with one hand.
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Hi, Nathan.
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You said in series three that
you were in your physical peak.
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But now you reckon
you're even fitter.
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What have you been doing?
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Uh, had a baby.
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Oh, congrats, mate.
Yeah.
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So doing a lot of push-ups
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and while I change his nappy,
it's like I have to do 20 push-ups.
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So it's a lot of nappies...
What, at the same time?
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How does that work?
Not that good.
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You want to watch
where you're putting that nose.
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Aw, yeah! It's happened a few times.
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Eugh, stop it! Aw!
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No, you've just got to incorporate
training where you can
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when you're a young dad.
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So yeah, it's good fun.
Brilliant. Well, good luck.
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Hopefully we'll see you
in the semifinal,
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along with your mate Todd.
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Good on you, Nathan.
OK. Thank you so much.
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(CHEERING)
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BEN: Great effort from
the Ninja super fan.
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What a start to heat two.
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On course now
is a former professional dancer
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turned lifesaver.
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Her patch is Cronulla Beach
in Sydney.
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Here's Nina Tetzlaff.
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I'm Nina, I'm 33
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and I'm a lifesaver at Cronulla.
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So, I used to be
a professional dancer
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and a dance teacher.
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Dancing was my life.
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I just loved how
you could train the body
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to move in so many ways.
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Unfortunately, about six years ago,
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I sustained some serious injuries
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and it changed the course
and direction of my life.
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So, swimming was something
that I could do
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that was nice on the body
and still moving.
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I joined the Surf club
about four years ago.
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It's now a massive part of my life.
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I also am
a bronze medallion trainer down here
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and then, yeah,
just doing active patrols,
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keeping everyone safe down here.
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(SCREAMS) What's for lunch?!
Argh!
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I just, I like to laugh at myself.
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If you're not laughing at yourself,
then life is pretty boring.
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My ninja training is probably
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a little bit different
to other people.
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I do a lot down here on the beach,
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a lot of beach sprints
to get the legs moving
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so I can get up the wall.
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Since I found ninja,
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I found focus in my life,
training and my diet.
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After a lifetime of dancing,
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I love challenging my body again.
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MAN: Go, go, go!
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Whoo!
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Next up we have Nina Tetzlaff
from Sydney.
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I've got to tell you,
since she got here
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she has not stopped smiling.
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If she gets to the top
of the Warped Wall,
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that is gonna be one big beam
on her face.
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(CHEERING)
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It's your time.
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BEN: I'll tell you what, Crawf,
she is fit.
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Fit and raring to go, Ben,
don't you worry about that.
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She is a former dancer,
so they require a lot of fitness,
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a lot of strength,
particularly in the legs.
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Let's see if she can be a ninja.
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That's it, one at a time.
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That's David on the sideline,
Nina's boyfriend.
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He's at the same
surf lifesaving club,
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Cronulla Beach in Sydney.
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G'day to everyone in the Shire.
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That's it, two more.
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Look at the concentration
on her face.
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She is determined.
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There we go.
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Go, go!
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A few nerves but she's through.
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And now onto the Tic Toc.
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She's a lightweight 58kg.
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She needs head this tramp perfectly.
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Big jump.
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Look at her eyes, just focused.
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I thought she was gonna go then.
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Jeez!
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No, she's not having a run-up.
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Oh.
Here we go.
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Oh no! Oh no!
(BUZZ!)
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Aww no.
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Sadly, the dancer takes a tumble
off the Tic Toc to Net.
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Good effort, good effort.
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It was a good effort.
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She is still smiling,
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but Nina really didn't give herself
the best chance on the mini tramp.
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In hindsight, she should have
given herself a bigger run-up.
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Instead, she didn't get
enough momentum or elevation
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and she smacked headfirst
into the Tic Toc.
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Ouch.
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She'll be a bit disappointed.
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Boyfriend David got it right.
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Very disappointing end for Nina.
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But this course
is one of the toughest
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we've ever seen tonight.
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OK, time now for a ninja who, last
year,
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used his fantastic skills
on two wheels
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to take him all the way
to the grand final.
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He's back for more action.
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Put your hands together for Le Hua.
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(CHEERING)
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LE: I ride my bike over obstacles.
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The explosive power, the precision
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and the mental game that I bring
from that sport
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transfers to ninja really well.
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Last year, I was the only one
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to face-plant the Warped Wall.
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BEN: Oh! He's just smashed headfirst
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into the Warped Wall!
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Wasn't planned.
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It knocked me around a bit
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but got to the grand final
and it blew my mind.
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Oh, Le Hua! Look at that.
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I've lived and breathed ninja
since then
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and I even got some of
my workmates on-board as well.
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Here's Dave, my apprentice ninja.
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I've got my apprentices
rope climbing,
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push-ups, core workouts,
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and they are all really,
really into it.
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I'm pretty lucky to be
a mechanical engineer.
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I've been able to build
all my own obstacles
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and after work,
me and the boys from work,
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we go home and we train on them.
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It's built this incredible
camaraderie between us.
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You know what they say P
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those who hurt together
stay together.
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(CHEERING)
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Here we go, we've got a returning
series three grand finalist, Le Hua.
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The trial bike BMXer.
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Remember last series,
he came up on his bike.
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None of that today.
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He means business. Look at him!
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You go, Daddy!
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There's Le, his beautiful kids
and wife, Catherine
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cheering on from the sideline.
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Go, Le! Go, Le!
(BEEP)
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And Le Hua's season four campaign
is underway, Crawf.
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Can he repeat his form
from last year?
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Straight through that first
obstacle.
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He's got time on his mind
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and now flies himself
towards the Tic Toc.
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He's shuffling around
ready for the leap to the cargo net.
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Don't waste any time, Le Hua.
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Look at that.
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There's a real ease about him,
a real confidence.
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And I tell you what, Ben Fordham,
I reckon you're right.
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He means business.
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(CHEERING)
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I reckon Le Hua might have
an eye on the Power Tower.
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It's three steps.
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Some take four.
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BOTH: Oh!
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A bunny hop very much
like on his bike. It was too!
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That is what he's done there
with the Bridge of Blades.
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Plenty of advice
coming from the sidelines.
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Missus telling him to take his time.
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And now he's got the body type
to nail the Doorknob Drop.
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Watch this. Le Hua.
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He's light, he's agile.
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And look at the ascent.
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He's doing it with a degree of ease.
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Look at this, this is a masterclass
on the doorknobs.
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Even though it's burning
those biceps.
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Very much.
He just hangs on.
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That incline really,
really kills you,
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but he is absolutely crushing this.
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And, Crawf, the second door
drops down.
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He just needs to dismount
and he's onto the Flying Shelf Grab.
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Oh no! He's hit the pylon.
Ouch!
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He's hit the pylon, Ben.
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He steadied himself
on the scaffolding.
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(BUZZ!)
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You're not allowed to do that!
You can't touch it.
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I don't think Le realises it.
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It is a disqualification.
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And such a shame because
as you can see,
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he was going to beat
the Flying Shelf Grab
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and go straight up the Warped Wall.
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Yeah!
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Oh no.
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God dammit, the buzzer didn't work.
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This is usually where the fireworks
would be going off,
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but the crowd is in stunned silence.
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Crawf, you better tell him.
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Unfortunately, Le,
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you've been disqualified
because you grabbed the pylon.
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AUDIENCE: Aww.
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CATHERINE: Aww.
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I bumped it.
I know.
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However, unfortunately
there are rules
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and we've got to stick to the rules.
Aww.
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So sorry, mate.
That must be tough for you.
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I still got to hit the buzzer.
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(CHEERING)
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Le, can I just say,
you were awesome.
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Even though you hit the pylon,
how good were you?
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Let's give it up for Le Hua.
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(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
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Here's another look
at that devastating moment.
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You can see here, as Le jumps down,
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he's had to prop himself back up
on the column and,
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Ben, unfortunately he's out.
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Yeah, especially sad
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because he was doing so well
to that point.
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But one little mistake
is all it takes.
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They live and breathe
Ninja Warrior 24/7
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and our big guns are back for 2020.
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Olivia Vivian wants to rewrite
the history books.
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I aim to be the first female
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to ever do a Power Tower
anywhere in the world.
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But from surgery rooms
to shearing sheds,
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tonight's first-time ninjas
are not to be underestimated.
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MAN: I would love a crack
at that Power Tower.
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And then... there's this guy.
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(BOWL REVERBERATES)
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Hmm.
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Up next, he survived war-torn Africa
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for a better life in Australia.
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Tonight, this inspiring young man
is here to prove how far he's come.
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I've trained for a year and a half,
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I'm in the best shape as possible
and I'm gonna show you what I got.
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Melvin Solo takes to the course
after the break.
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(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
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(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
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BEN: Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior,
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where the competition is as fierce
as it gets, Crawf.
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And tonight, our two fastest ninjas
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have a date with
the all-new Power Tower.
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CRAWF: Yep, a ten-second advantage
into the semis
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is up for grabs
for the fastest ninja
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on the Power Tower tonight.
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And two of our best have their eyes
on the prize.
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They are with Freddie right now.
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So here I am with our power couple.
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The big question is, who is gonna
get furthest this year?
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Ben, she did you last year, mate.
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How is that not gonna happen again?
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Yeah, look, she definitely...
she did me last year.
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She outed me
and got that little step further,
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which she is more than capable of,
but not gonna lie,
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it is in my heart,
it hurt me a little bit.
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And, Olivia, you've got big plans
for this season?
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Absolutely, Freddie.
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I'm going in absolutely blazing.
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I want to reach the top
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and it's scary to say out loud,
but I truly believe in it.
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BEN: You're not alone, Olivia.
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Some fighting words
from two Ninja legends.
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Let's see if our next ninja can be
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the first to focus his mind
and beat this course.
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00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:21,360
Will this man get a shot
at the Power Tower?
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00:19:21,400 --> 00:19:23,560
Go, baby!
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CRAWF: Hang on, is that...
is that a flute?
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I think it's a flute,
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which would be a first
on this course.
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(PLAYS FLUTE)
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Is this where the snake comes up?
(BEN AND CRAWF LAUGH)
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00:19:40,120 --> 00:19:41,280
(CHEERING)
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Wow. Very peaceful.
(LAUGHS)
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What's this guy's story?
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I'm Joel Hogan.
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I'm from Perth, Western Australia
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and I'm a Reiki master,
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a sound healer
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and also a spiritual ninja.
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(BOWL REVERBERATES)
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What I love about Ninja Warrior,
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the obstacles I relate
similar to life.
510
00:20:07,760 --> 00:20:09,120
Sometimes they are not easy
511
00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:13,120
but if we have the courage
within to bring forth our energy,
512
00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:14,680
anything is possible.
513
00:20:16,040 --> 00:20:20,240
I've enhanced my spiritual energy
through meditation.
514
00:20:21,280 --> 00:20:24,280
Meditation will help me
get in the zone
515
00:20:24,360 --> 00:20:27,400
and really help me
touch that buzzer.
516
00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:30,840
(CHEERING)
517
00:20:30,880 --> 00:20:32,000
You got this, baby!
518
00:20:32,080 --> 00:20:35,120
BEN: There's Joel's wife, Lan,
supporting him on the sidelines.
519
00:20:35,200 --> 00:20:37,320
Got to tell you,
I'm not particularly spiritual.
520
00:20:37,360 --> 00:20:38,480
But maybe it will rub off.
521
00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:39,880
Maybe it will.
522
00:20:39,960 --> 00:20:42,520
He'll be so relaxed,
he'll be so calm.
523
00:20:42,600 --> 00:20:45,120
And staying calm is important
on this course.
524
00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:46,960
Whoo! Go, bubba!
525
00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:49,120
I think I'm prepared to make a call.
526
00:20:49,920 --> 00:20:51,960
We're gonna see him
up the top of this Warped Wall.
527
00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,200
(CROWD CHANTS) Go, go, go!
528
00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:54,720
That's a very big call.
529
00:20:54,760 --> 00:20:55,760
We are about to find out.
530
00:20:55,840 --> 00:20:57,120
(BEEP)
Righto.
531
00:20:57,160 --> 00:20:58,680
Here he goes, then.
532
00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:01,520
Joel Hogan. Onto the course.
533
00:21:01,600 --> 00:21:03,680
In a pair of pants he's borrowed
off MC Hammer.
534
00:21:03,720 --> 00:21:06,800
And look at him size each step up,
535
00:21:06,840 --> 00:21:08,800
imagining exactly what he has to do
536
00:21:08,840 --> 00:21:10,720
and visualising his goal.
537
00:21:10,800 --> 00:21:12,640
He's like a cloud,
he's just floating.
538
00:21:12,680 --> 00:21:14,160
Whoo!
539
00:21:14,200 --> 00:21:15,560
Not even broke sweat.
540
00:21:15,640 --> 00:21:17,720
I reckon he could be
one of the coolest contestants
541
00:21:17,760 --> 00:21:19,120
we've ever had.
542
00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:22,560
Just looks like he's got
everything under control!
543
00:21:23,560 --> 00:21:25,360
Maybe there's something into
this spirituality.
544
00:21:26,520 --> 00:21:29,000
As he takes to the trampoline,
bounces off.
545
00:21:29,080 --> 00:21:31,400
Clings on, nice!
He does that beautifully.
546
00:21:31,480 --> 00:21:33,040
He's quickly got to get onto
that net
547
00:21:33,080 --> 00:21:34,920
and get himself to safety.
548
00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,600
Tell you what, he's pretty to watch,
isn't he?
549
00:21:37,680 --> 00:21:39,480
He is.
Really delightful style.
550
00:21:39,520 --> 00:21:41,360
Very, very elegant, he really is.
551
00:21:41,400 --> 00:21:43,600
And that's already early proof
552
00:21:43,680 --> 00:21:45,200
that he's got
the upper-body strength,
553
00:21:45,280 --> 00:21:47,600
'cause he was quite happy
to hang onto that net
554
00:21:47,680 --> 00:21:49,400
without any assistance from his
feet.
555
00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:50,880
I'm gonna put my head
on the chopping block.
556
00:21:50,920 --> 00:21:52,360
I reckon the Bridge of Blades,
557
00:21:52,440 --> 00:21:55,120
he will just float like the cloud
that we think he is.
558
00:21:56,120 --> 00:21:57,120
Here he goes.
559
00:21:57,160 --> 00:21:59,640
The Spiritual Ninja.
560
00:22:01,440 --> 00:22:02,680
Oh, yes!
561
00:22:02,760 --> 00:22:04,240
Well done!
Yes!
562
00:22:04,320 --> 00:22:07,960
He just bounced it either way
and managed to find the ending.
563
00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:10,120
Now the Doorknob Drop.
564
00:22:10,160 --> 00:22:11,240
I tell you what, Ben -
565
00:22:11,320 --> 00:22:13,480
you were right,
this guy is a contender!
566
00:22:13,560 --> 00:22:16,040
Just drying his hands
on his trousers.
567
00:22:17,280 --> 00:22:20,080
Joel knows he's got to carry
his body weight
568
00:22:20,120 --> 00:22:21,560
across 16 tiny knobs.
569
00:22:22,160 --> 00:22:25,400
The Spiritual Ninja
gets a hold of that poll,
570
00:22:25,440 --> 00:22:27,000
reaches out for the doorknobs.
571
00:22:27,040 --> 00:22:28,720
Such an unnatural grip,
572
00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:30,560
to pull your body across.
573
00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:32,480
Going for the overhand technique.
574
00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:34,680
Does he have the upper-body
strength?
575
00:22:35,400 --> 00:22:36,760
Yes, so far he does.
576
00:22:36,800 --> 00:22:38,400
So far going very, very well.
577
00:22:38,480 --> 00:22:42,800
But as we know,
this is a grip-strength drainer.
578
00:22:42,840 --> 00:22:44,640
Whoa!
579
00:22:44,720 --> 00:22:47,160
He's got to turn,
he's got to flip that body around,
580
00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:49,240
keep the momentum going
to get to the other side.
581
00:22:49,280 --> 00:22:51,160
ALL: Oh!
582
00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:52,520
(BUZZ!)
583
00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:56,640
Just as you were saying,
"Can he keep the momentum going?"
584
00:22:56,680 --> 00:22:57,840
he fell.
585
00:22:57,880 --> 00:22:58,880
Well done.
586
00:22:58,920 --> 00:23:00,840
But you know what?
587
00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:02,280
He was elegant to watch.
588
00:23:02,360 --> 00:23:05,600
(LAUGHS) Yeah, Joel's run
was impressive.
589
00:23:05,680 --> 00:23:08,720
Unfortunately, he hesitated
before moving across
590
00:23:08,760 --> 00:23:10,640
to the second set of doorknobs,
591
00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:12,440
he lost momentum
592
00:23:12,480 --> 00:23:13,840
and that's the pool.
593
00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:17,160
He nearly had it.
594
00:23:17,200 --> 00:23:18,360
Joel, I've got to ask,
595
00:23:18,440 --> 00:23:22,120
I know you've got a few jobs,
but one of them is a sound healer.
596
00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:24,720
Yeah. You're gonna have to explain
that one to me.
597
00:23:24,800 --> 00:23:28,120
So, I can take you for a session
if you want, Freddie?
598
00:23:28,760 --> 00:23:30,440
Yeah, yeah, go on then.
599
00:23:30,520 --> 00:23:32,000
Yeah?
Yeah.
600
00:23:32,040 --> 00:23:33,240
So just close your eyes.
601
00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:34,840
We're doing it now?
Do we want to do it now?
602
00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,240
Yes, do it now. I'll close me eyes.
603
00:23:36,280 --> 00:23:37,960
Take a deep breath in
604
00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:40,240
and just say the word 'om'.
605
00:23:40,280 --> 00:23:41,360
Om.
606
00:23:41,400 --> 00:23:42,760
(HUMS) Ommmmm.
607
00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:47,040
(BOTH HUM) Ommmmm.
608
00:23:47,080 --> 00:23:49,160
(CONTINUES HUMMING)
609
00:23:50,840 --> 00:23:52,440
I think you're a natural.
610
00:23:52,520 --> 00:23:54,800
I've got it.
How am I meant to feel now?
611
00:23:54,840 --> 00:23:56,400
I think you feel amazing, don't you?
612
00:23:56,440 --> 00:23:58,800
All the time, Joel! All the time!
613
00:23:58,880 --> 00:24:01,240
Mate, hopefully we'll see you
in the semis. Cheers, Joel.
614
00:24:01,320 --> 00:24:03,600
(CHEERING)
Well done, Joel.
615
00:24:03,680 --> 00:24:08,280
The Spiritual Ninja bringing
a little bit of calm to the course.
616
00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:11,400
Let's see if the good vibes continue
for our next ninja.
617
00:24:11,480 --> 00:24:15,320
He's a man who's already beaten
so many obstacles in his life.
618
00:24:15,360 --> 00:24:17,280
He is an inspiration to all of us
619
00:24:17,360 --> 00:24:20,680
and let's hope he can conquer
the course tonight.
620
00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:23,960
I'm Melvin Solo,
I was born in Ivory Coast.
621
00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:27,800
Coming from a war-torn country
was very hard.
622
00:24:29,040 --> 00:24:31,240
(EMOTIVE STRINGS)
623
00:24:31,280 --> 00:24:33,040
The conditions was awful.
624
00:24:34,120 --> 00:24:35,400
It felt like a dark place.
625
00:24:37,040 --> 00:24:38,920
Not knowing when your next meal
would be,
626
00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:41,080
not knowing if you have
water to drink.
627
00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:43,720
I didn't even have clothes to wear.
628
00:24:44,440 --> 00:24:45,600
I only had a shirt and no pants.
629
00:24:45,680 --> 00:24:48,320
I had one shoe and my legs were
hurt.
630
00:24:49,400 --> 00:24:51,480
We were basically scavengers,
you know,
631
00:24:51,520 --> 00:24:53,160
surviving, trying to survive.
632
00:24:57,040 --> 00:24:59,440
I think the scariest thing
I've ever been through
633
00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:03,000
is probably seeing someone die
in front of my eyes.
634
00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:06,880
Because of what was happening
in the war and everything.
635
00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:09,880
It was very hard
because I was still a child as well.
636
00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:15,080
When I found out that my family
and myself,
637
00:25:15,120 --> 00:25:16,800
we were going to Australia,
638
00:25:16,880 --> 00:25:19,560
it felt like, honestly,
winning the lottery.
639
00:25:19,600 --> 00:25:21,200
But then I was also scared
640
00:25:21,280 --> 00:25:24,000
because I didn't know
what lies ahead,
641
00:25:24,040 --> 00:25:25,800
what would happen to me.
642
00:25:27,160 --> 00:25:28,800
When we first came to Australia,
643
00:25:28,880 --> 00:25:31,000
my mum was introduced
to a lady called Jo,
644
00:25:31,080 --> 00:25:33,160
who at the time
was helping with refugees.
645
00:25:33,240 --> 00:25:35,840
When I first met Cynthia
and the family,
646
00:25:35,920 --> 00:25:39,160
they were big-brown-eyed,
skinny-faced...
647
00:25:40,200 --> 00:25:41,560
and scared.
648
00:25:41,600 --> 00:25:45,360
Melvin was a shy, introverted child,
649
00:25:45,440 --> 00:25:48,240
very unsure of his place
in the world.
650
00:25:48,280 --> 00:25:50,400
And that gave me a great opportunity
651
00:25:50,480 --> 00:25:53,760
to help create a place for him
in the world.
652
00:25:53,840 --> 00:25:56,160
She taught me how to read,
how to write,
653
00:25:56,240 --> 00:25:59,200
how to dance, how to drive,
how to cook.
654
00:25:59,240 --> 00:26:00,320
She was amazing.
655
00:26:00,400 --> 00:26:03,400
She made us feel safe,
she made us feel loved.
656
00:26:03,480 --> 00:26:07,200
She made us feel like we could
do something with our life.
657
00:26:07,280 --> 00:26:10,240
She was like a grandparent to us, so
we started calling her Grandma Jo.
658
00:26:10,280 --> 00:26:11,280
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
659
00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:13,440
What drove me to Ninja Warrior
660
00:26:13,520 --> 00:26:16,560
was I watched Ninja Warrior
growing up with my Grandma Jo,
661
00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:19,640
and from there I just felt
fascinated in what they do
662
00:26:19,720 --> 00:26:21,880
and I wanted to become
a ninja warrior when I grew up.
663
00:26:21,960 --> 00:26:23,640
Remember the Ninja Warrior?
Yeah.
664
00:26:23,720 --> 00:26:25,920
Guess what your boy made it
onto Ninja Warrior.
665
00:26:25,960 --> 00:26:28,560
Aw! Oh!
666
00:26:28,600 --> 00:26:30,280
Melvin!
667
00:26:30,360 --> 00:26:33,920
I'm 100% sure that
she is gonna be my energy
668
00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,880
and my fire to get me through
the whole course.
669
00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:37,760
Thank you for supporting me
and guess what -
670
00:26:37,800 --> 00:26:39,240
I'm gonna win it for us.
671
00:26:39,320 --> 00:26:41,400
Yay!
Solo!
672
00:26:41,440 --> 00:26:42,520
(CHEERING)
673
00:26:42,600 --> 00:26:45,000
CRAWF: Here he comes,
the Solo Ninja!
674
00:26:45,040 --> 00:26:46,040
He's pumped.
675
00:26:46,640 --> 00:26:49,800
Grandma Jo there, mum, siblings.
676
00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:52,600
He's trying to crank up
his very vocal support group.
677
00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:55,040
All cheering him on
from the sidelines.
678
00:26:55,080 --> 00:26:57,600
Melvin Solo from Melbourne,
679
00:26:57,640 --> 00:26:59,200
originally from the Ivory Coast.
680
00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:02,520
Studying to be a paramedic
and a flying doctor.
681
00:27:02,560 --> 00:27:04,680
BEN: What about the response here?
682
00:27:04,720 --> 00:27:05,760
Fantastic.
683
00:27:05,840 --> 00:27:09,720
I know that it's Melvin Solo
up on the starting blocks,
684
00:27:09,760 --> 00:27:11,800
but have a look at Jo, Grandma Jo.
685
00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:13,320
These two have watched Ninja
together
686
00:27:13,400 --> 00:27:16,680
and she's inspired him
to be here tonight.
687
00:27:16,720 --> 00:27:18,400
Go, Melvin! Come on, bro!
688
00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:20,080
(CHEERING)
(BEEP)
689
00:27:20,120 --> 00:27:23,280
OK, here we go, the Solo Ninja.
690
00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:24,840
He is underway.
691
00:27:25,640 --> 00:27:27,000
Looking good, Freddie.
692
00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:29,720
Grandma Jo on the sidelines
his biggest fan.
693
00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:30,880
She will be screaming him on.
694
00:27:32,520 --> 00:27:35,000
She'll be living every obstacle
with him.
695
00:27:35,040 --> 00:27:37,120
Oh yes! Come on, Melvin!
696
00:27:37,160 --> 00:27:38,560
The Solo Ninja.
697
00:27:39,600 --> 00:27:43,000
(CROWD CHANTS) Solo Ninja!
Solo Ninja!
698
00:27:43,040 --> 00:27:44,640
Crowd getting right behind him.
699
00:27:44,680 --> 00:27:46,800
'Solo Ninja' is the chant.
700
00:27:46,840 --> 00:27:48,440
Bounces on the trampoline.
701
00:27:48,480 --> 00:27:50,320
Hangs onto the Tic Toc.
702
00:27:50,400 --> 00:27:53,600
One swing, I reckon he's gonna
dismount on this one.
703
00:27:53,640 --> 00:27:54,720
Oh, nicely done.
704
00:27:54,760 --> 00:27:56,160
Look at the strength in this lad.
705
00:27:56,200 --> 00:27:58,360
Oh! Wave to the crowd.
706
00:27:58,400 --> 00:27:59,760
One hand on the cargo net.
707
00:27:59,800 --> 00:28:01,040
Watch your feet, Melvin.
708
00:28:01,080 --> 00:28:02,480
Put your legs up, son.
709
00:28:03,120 --> 00:28:04,120
Oh!
710
00:28:04,160 --> 00:28:05,760
Oh, there we go. Gets through.
711
00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:07,440
Listen to that crowd!
712
00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:09,320
It's gonna be one hell of a party
in Melbourne tonight
713
00:28:09,400 --> 00:28:12,000
if he can get himself
up the Warped Wall.
714
00:28:12,080 --> 00:28:15,840
I don't think I've heard a support
crew making this much noise.
715
00:28:15,920 --> 00:28:17,600
Here he goes, Bridge of Blades.
One, two...
716
00:28:17,680 --> 00:28:19,520
Oh!
Oh! No!
717
00:28:19,560 --> 00:28:20,560
He's in the water!
718
00:28:20,600 --> 00:28:22,040
BOTH: No!
719
00:28:23,880 --> 00:28:27,120
The Solo man has been crushed.
720
00:28:27,200 --> 00:28:30,240
And Melvin Solo
finds himself in the water.
721
00:28:30,280 --> 00:28:31,400
What happened there?
722
00:28:32,480 --> 00:28:33,640
Melvin had the speed
723
00:28:33,720 --> 00:28:37,160
but the first step was to far
to the outside of the first blade.
724
00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:39,040
It sent them spinning so fast,
725
00:28:39,080 --> 00:28:40,880
he was unable to clear the last one
726
00:28:40,920 --> 00:28:42,960
and he spun out.
727
00:28:46,160 --> 00:28:49,080
Melvin, I did not see that coming,
the Bridge of Blades.
728
00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:50,720
Did you underestimate that
a little bit?
729
00:28:50,760 --> 00:28:51,760
I think I did, man.
730
00:28:51,800 --> 00:28:53,440
I thought it was gonna be easy,
731
00:28:53,480 --> 00:28:55,240
but hey, anything can happen, man.
732
00:28:55,280 --> 00:28:56,280
That was crazy.
733
00:28:56,360 --> 00:28:57,920
On the start line
you looked so cool.
734
00:28:57,960 --> 00:28:59,280
You looked like you had it in hand.
735
00:28:59,360 --> 00:29:01,360
I was expecting you
on the top of the Warped Wall.
736
00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:03,120
Same here, man!
I was so calm, I was relaxed.
737
00:29:03,200 --> 00:29:05,080
But you know what?
Anything can happen, man.
738
00:29:05,120 --> 00:29:06,760
It is what it is. I'm so happy.
739
00:29:06,840 --> 00:29:08,840
Thanks to all my supporters.
I love you guys so much!
740
00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:09,880
Thank you so much!
741
00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:11,800
(WILD CHEERING)
742
00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:14,640
He may not have gone as far
as he wanted to,
743
00:29:14,720 --> 00:29:17,800
but it looks like Melvin's
Grandma Jo could not be prouder.
744
00:29:19,000 --> 00:29:23,160
Coming up, some of the strongest
female ninjas we've ever seen.
745
00:29:23,240 --> 00:29:25,640
They've got their sights set
on going all the way.
746
00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:28,320
I'm gonna be Australia's
first female Ninja Warrior.
747
00:29:28,400 --> 00:29:31,520
And up next,
a 26-year-old plastic surgeon
748
00:29:31,600 --> 00:29:34,480
set on slicing through
the competition.
749
00:29:34,560 --> 00:29:37,520
I'm confident that the precision
of these hands in operating room
750
00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:39,760
will translate well
to precision on the ninja course.
751
00:29:39,840 --> 00:29:43,320
Dr Henry Li is right up
after the break.
752
00:29:49,040 --> 00:29:50,720
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
753
00:29:50,760 --> 00:29:52,000
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
754
00:29:52,080 --> 00:29:54,840
CRAWF: It's heat two
of our toughest season ever
755
00:29:54,880 --> 00:29:56,560
on Australian Ninja Warrior
756
00:29:56,600 --> 00:29:57,720
and during the break,
757
00:29:57,800 --> 00:29:59,800
there was no let-up
in the ninja action.
758
00:29:59,840 --> 00:30:01,640
BEN: Radiographer Arnold Cheung
759
00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:03,360
was flying through the course...
760
00:30:03,400 --> 00:30:04,400
He doesn't even wanna...
761
00:30:04,440 --> 00:30:05,720
BOTH: Oh no!
762
00:30:05,760 --> 00:30:07,080
He's hit it headfirst!
763
00:30:07,160 --> 00:30:10,040
..but came crashing down
on the Bridge of Blades.
764
00:30:10,120 --> 00:30:14,080
Ex 'Survivor' contestant Rob
Skibicki stumbled on the Tic Toc.
765
00:30:14,160 --> 00:30:15,200
Oh no.
Oh, he's in trouble.
766
00:30:15,240 --> 00:30:17,200
He's hanging on for dear life.
767
00:30:17,240 --> 00:30:18,640
He managed an epic recovery.
768
00:30:18,680 --> 00:30:21,240
He's done it! He's got back up.
769
00:30:21,320 --> 00:30:24,640
But didn't have enough swing
to make it to the net.
770
00:30:24,720 --> 00:30:26,040
He's off!
(BUZZ!)
771
00:30:26,080 --> 00:30:28,600
And a Freddie Flintoff favourite,
772
00:30:28,640 --> 00:30:31,280
the Ginger Ninja took to the course.
773
00:30:31,360 --> 00:30:33,160
Yes, that isn't
ONE of my favourites,
774
00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:34,200
he IS my favourite!
775
00:30:34,920 --> 00:30:38,120
And he also made it
to dreaded obstacle number four.
776
00:30:38,160 --> 00:30:39,360
He needs to get higher.
777
00:30:39,400 --> 00:30:40,880
Aw no!
778
00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:44,000
But even Freddie's boy
got a little wet.
779
00:30:44,040 --> 00:30:45,120
That's a tough obstacle.
780
00:30:45,200 --> 00:30:47,040
There is a chance
you'll get through to the semis.
781
00:30:47,080 --> 00:30:48,320
I hope so, Freddie.
782
00:30:48,400 --> 00:30:49,960
I've brought my T-shirt,
I'm gonna keep this.
783
00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,320
I might get you to sign it after.
784
00:30:53,680 --> 00:30:56,160
And on course now
is a plastic surgeon.
785
00:30:56,800 --> 00:30:59,640
These guys need a lot of strength
and precision in their hands,
786
00:30:59,720 --> 00:31:03,400
which is also what our ninjas need
to get through these obstacles.
787
00:31:04,640 --> 00:31:06,640
Next up we've got a doctor,
788
00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:09,680
Henry Li,
a plastic surgeon from Melbourne.
789
00:31:09,720 --> 00:31:12,760
And a massive Taylor Swift fan.
790
00:31:12,800 --> 00:31:14,240
(CHEERING)
791
00:31:14,280 --> 00:31:15,520
Taylor Swift?
792
00:31:16,360 --> 00:31:18,240
Wow, it's true. It's true.
793
00:31:20,800 --> 00:31:22,680
Let me work out how he got here.
794
00:31:22,760 --> 00:31:24,360
You're at one of
your regular appointments,
795
00:31:24,440 --> 00:31:26,240
you tell him you're filling in
for Bec Maddern
796
00:31:26,320 --> 00:31:28,000
and he says,
"Can you get me on the show?"
797
00:31:28,080 --> 00:31:29,400
Well, I think
that's how he got here.
798
00:31:29,480 --> 00:31:32,280
Shane Crawford's plastic surgeon,
Henry Li.
799
00:31:32,320 --> 00:31:34,000
Good luck, Henry.
800
00:31:35,000 --> 00:31:36,880
And you look wonderful.
Thank you.
801
00:31:36,920 --> 00:31:38,440
Look after them hands.
802
00:31:39,080 --> 00:31:40,200
The tools of his trade.
803
00:31:40,240 --> 00:31:41,560
This is mine.
804
00:31:41,600 --> 00:31:43,120
WOMAN: Go Henry!
805
00:31:43,880 --> 00:31:45,320
It's a wonder I get work.
806
00:31:45,360 --> 00:31:46,720
(BEEP)
807
00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:50,280
OK, we are down to business.
808
00:31:50,320 --> 00:31:53,400
Henry Li. The plastic surgeon.
809
00:31:53,440 --> 00:31:55,200
How is he gonna go, Crawf?
810
00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,840
Well, he is taking the course
like he's in surgery P
811
00:31:57,880 --> 00:32:00,000
very, very careful,
812
00:32:00,080 --> 00:32:03,000
making sure he doesn't make
any mistakes.
813
00:32:03,080 --> 00:32:05,440
OK, he's onto the Tic Toc to Net
now.
814
00:32:06,400 --> 00:32:07,680
Testing the trampoline.
815
00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:10,520
You've got to get the bounce right P
that is crucial.
816
00:32:11,720 --> 00:32:13,200
Aw, no!
817
00:32:13,240 --> 00:32:14,280
(BUZZ!)
818
00:32:14,320 --> 00:32:16,080
It was not a big jump.
819
00:32:16,120 --> 00:32:17,880
It was way too small.
820
00:32:18,720 --> 00:32:21,680
Dr Henry just didn't get the
momentum he needed.
821
00:32:21,760 --> 00:32:24,440
He only landed one foot
on the Tic Toc.
822
00:32:24,480 --> 00:32:26,000
He never stood a chance!
823
00:32:27,200 --> 00:32:28,640
He's out.
824
00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:30,920
But his hands are OK
825
00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:33,560
and there'll be plenty of people
who will be pleased about that.
826
00:32:33,640 --> 00:32:36,480
Let's hope our next two ninjas
have a little more luck.
827
00:32:36,520 --> 00:32:38,320
Yeah, we are in for a real treat.
828
00:32:38,360 --> 00:32:39,440
Ninja twins!
829
00:32:39,480 --> 00:32:41,560
The girls hail from the family farm
830
00:32:41,600 --> 00:32:44,240
at Gnowangerup in Western Australia.
831
00:32:44,280 --> 00:32:45,280
They're competitive
832
00:32:45,360 --> 00:32:47,200
and they want to know
who's number one.
833
00:32:48,680 --> 00:32:50,600
(COUNTRY-ROCK MUSIC)
834
00:32:51,640 --> 00:32:53,280
Ninja twins are here.
835
00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:56,000
Lots of people are like,
"Is it weird having a twin?"
836
00:32:56,080 --> 00:32:57,880
And I'm like,
"Nah, it's the best thing ever."
837
00:32:59,440 --> 00:33:01,080
Me and Channy are like best friends.
838
00:33:01,160 --> 00:33:03,000
We're both very adventurous
and outgoing,
839
00:33:03,080 --> 00:33:04,840
so we're always pushing each other
to do better.
840
00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:06,640
I was like, "Hey, Chan,
you want to do Ninja with me?"
841
00:33:06,720 --> 00:33:08,080
If we're this,
we've got to do it together.
842
00:33:08,160 --> 00:33:10,400
I'm mainly here
because of my twin sister.
843
00:33:10,480 --> 00:33:12,520
Now it's on
to see who's the best, really.
844
00:33:12,560 --> 00:33:14,360
We're both from Gnowangerup.
845
00:33:14,440 --> 00:33:15,720
Gnowangerup is four hours
from Perth,
846
00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:17,560
a very small country town.
847
00:33:17,640 --> 00:33:21,040
The closest gym would be Albany -
that's like an hour and a half away.
848
00:33:21,080 --> 00:33:23,920
So we pretty much use what's around.
849
00:33:23,960 --> 00:33:25,720
We've got hay bales and machinery
850
00:33:25,800 --> 00:33:28,800
and our husbands worked together
and built us a nice gym
851
00:33:28,880 --> 00:33:30,880
and an awesome rock wall
that we could train on.
852
00:33:30,920 --> 00:33:32,440
(ROARS)
853
00:33:32,520 --> 00:33:35,120
We have a bit of rivalry and
we're always like, "Who's better?"
854
00:33:35,200 --> 00:33:37,400
I guess we'll find out on the course
who is the best twin.
855
00:33:37,440 --> 00:33:39,680
KIDS: Ninja Twins!
856
00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:43,680
BEN: Well, they look like
a lot of fun.
857
00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:46,000
Let's meet our first twin,
Danielle Smith.
858
00:33:46,040 --> 00:33:48,280
(CHEERING)
859
00:33:48,360 --> 00:33:51,160
Danielle Smith from WA
making her debut on the course.
860
00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:53,680
Sister on the sidelines,
she's running later.
861
00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:55,160
They've got a farm back home
862
00:33:55,200 --> 00:33:57,080
and they've built loads of obstacles
863
00:33:57,120 --> 00:33:58,600
in preparation for tonight.
864
00:33:58,680 --> 00:34:01,280
But I'm not sure you can replicate
this course.
865
00:34:01,320 --> 00:34:02,920
Tonight is so tough.
866
00:34:03,000 --> 00:34:06,800
And poor old Danielle
is about to find out how tough.
867
00:34:06,880 --> 00:34:08,600
(BEEP)
Let's see if the obstacles
868
00:34:08,680 --> 00:34:11,520
on the farm that they built
will come in any use.
869
00:34:11,560 --> 00:34:14,560
CRAWF: Dani is 167cm tall
870
00:34:14,600 --> 00:34:17,000
and these steps are 1.5m apart.
871
00:34:17,040 --> 00:34:19,280
But she's flying through them.
872
00:34:19,320 --> 00:34:20,960
ONLOOKERS: Go, Dani!
873
00:34:22,040 --> 00:34:24,360
OK, now she's got to make
the 1.7m leap
874
00:34:24,400 --> 00:34:25,840
onto the Tic Toc.
875
00:34:27,400 --> 00:34:28,720
Oh, she's banged her head
on it there.
876
00:34:28,760 --> 00:34:29,840
She hit that hard.
877
00:34:29,920 --> 00:34:33,120
Don't worry, Freddie,
these are farm girls, they're tough.
878
00:34:34,840 --> 00:34:37,040
She is agile as well. Look at her
go.
879
00:34:37,080 --> 00:34:40,400
She is absolutely crushing this.
880
00:34:40,480 --> 00:34:43,280
Hold on tight, don't let those feet
drop into the water.
881
00:34:43,320 --> 00:34:44,800
And now she's through.
882
00:34:44,840 --> 00:34:46,880
And the hands go into the air!
883
00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:48,960
That's it, take your time!
884
00:34:49,040 --> 00:34:51,480
Here she is,
over the Bridge of Blades, no hands.
885
00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:53,400
Yes, Danielle!
886
00:34:53,480 --> 00:34:55,400
Here we go, she is loving life
at the minute.
887
00:34:56,200 --> 00:34:59,360
Well, Gnowangerup will be
up on their feet at the moment.
888
00:34:59,400 --> 00:35:00,880
This girl is the real deal.
889
00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:04,440
She's used to rolling hay bales
back on the farm,
890
00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:06,280
so she'll be strong enough
891
00:35:06,360 --> 00:35:08,840
to get through
these brutal doorknobs.
892
00:35:08,880 --> 00:35:10,080
Look at the tough hands.
893
00:35:10,120 --> 00:35:11,280
Oh no, ooh.
894
00:35:11,320 --> 00:35:12,920
What a serve that was.
895
00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:15,440
Just slipped a little bit
but what a great recovery.
896
00:35:15,480 --> 00:35:17,280
And now she is powering away!
897
00:35:17,320 --> 00:35:18,360
ALL: Oh!
898
00:35:18,400 --> 00:35:19,520
(BUZZ!)
899
00:35:19,600 --> 00:35:22,400
And look at the moment
when you go from going straight...
900
00:35:22,440 --> 00:35:24,200
You think you're in control.
901
00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:26,200
..to then having to go up.
902
00:35:26,240 --> 00:35:28,320
Gnowangerup. It's tough.
903
00:35:29,200 --> 00:35:32,520
Yeah, you can see that Dani
had great momentum with her swing,
904
00:35:32,560 --> 00:35:35,240
but when she started on the incline,
905
00:35:35,280 --> 00:35:37,200
she missed the next knob.
906
00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:42,360
We'll see later on
if sister Chantelle
907
00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:44,080
can go even further.
908
00:35:44,120 --> 00:35:45,600
Chan, you got to be me.
909
00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:47,320
I'll beat you.
910
00:35:47,360 --> 00:35:49,080
And make it to the end.
911
00:35:49,160 --> 00:35:52,040
CRAWF: It could be twin-tastic!
Or double trouble.
912
00:35:52,080 --> 00:35:53,400
(CHUCKLES)
913
00:35:53,440 --> 00:35:54,440
Time for a break.
914
00:35:54,520 --> 00:35:57,080
More Australian Ninja Warrior
right after this.
915
00:35:57,160 --> 00:35:59,880
Coming up, she made the semifinals
last year
916
00:35:59,960 --> 00:36:03,080
and has been rock climbing
around the world ever since.
917
00:36:03,160 --> 00:36:06,680
Raphaela Wiget returns to the course
stronger than ever.
918
00:36:06,720 --> 00:36:09,320
And a giant among ninjas is back.
919
00:36:09,360 --> 00:36:10,880
My name is Ben Polson,
920
00:36:10,960 --> 00:36:12,520
also known as
Olivia Vivian's boyfriend.
921
00:36:12,560 --> 00:36:13,560
I've even got,
922
00:36:13,640 --> 00:36:16,200
"You're the girl that did the
backflip up the wall's boyfriend."
923
00:36:16,280 --> 00:36:18,960
Tonight, this two-time grand
finalist
924
00:36:19,000 --> 00:36:21,680
is laser-focused on one thing.
925
00:36:21,720 --> 00:36:23,200
Power Tower, let's go.
926
00:36:29,120 --> 00:36:31,440
BEN: Tonight's top two
Furthest Fastest ninjas
927
00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:33,920
will face off
on the all-new Power Tower
928
00:36:33,960 --> 00:36:35,680
for a game-changing advantage.
929
00:36:35,720 --> 00:36:37,000
(KLAXON SOUNDS)
930
00:36:37,040 --> 00:36:38,880
All thanks to Energizer.
931
00:36:41,600 --> 00:36:44,040
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
932
00:36:45,040 --> 00:36:46,640
Welcome back to Melbourne
933
00:36:46,720 --> 00:36:50,000
and a thrilling second heat
of Australian Ninja Warrior.
934
00:36:50,800 --> 00:36:53,240
During the break,
there was more action
935
00:36:53,280 --> 00:36:55,080
on this nightmare of a course.
936
00:36:55,120 --> 00:36:57,920
CRAWF: Series three grand finalist
937
00:36:57,960 --> 00:37:00,760
and other Ninja Geek, Ninja Toddles,
938
00:37:00,800 --> 00:37:02,000
made it further than most,
939
00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:03,840
reaching the second set
of doorknobs.
940
00:37:04,920 --> 00:37:07,400
This is not an easy obstacle.
941
00:37:07,480 --> 00:37:09,400
This one I think
is as tough as it gets
942
00:37:09,440 --> 00:37:11,080
on Australian Ninja Warrior.
943
00:37:11,120 --> 00:37:12,160
Seen so many off.
944
00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:14,080
And another one is gone!
Oh!
945
00:37:14,160 --> 00:37:16,040
Ninja Toddles!
So close!
946
00:37:16,920 --> 00:37:18,360
What happened?
947
00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:20,000
Current heat frontrunner
948
00:37:20,040 --> 00:37:21,840
Danielle Smith's twin sister
949
00:37:21,880 --> 00:37:23,560
Chantelle Varley looked like
950
00:37:23,640 --> 00:37:25,960
she was going to have
an identical run.
951
00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,160
Like her sister, banged her head.
952
00:37:27,880 --> 00:37:29,560
All the rage with these farmers.
953
00:37:30,360 --> 00:37:32,320
But she failed to connect
with the net...
954
00:37:32,400 --> 00:37:33,640
Oh!
(BUZZ!)
955
00:37:33,680 --> 00:37:36,080
..going out early on obstacle two.
956
00:37:37,200 --> 00:37:40,400
And on course now is one of
our strongest female ninjas.
957
00:37:40,480 --> 00:37:43,080
She made it into the semifinals
last year.
958
00:37:43,160 --> 00:37:46,560
Let's see her rock climber
Raphaela Wiget goes.
959
00:37:46,600 --> 00:37:48,880
Olivia Vivian was the only woman
960
00:37:48,960 --> 00:37:51,320
who progressed to the grand finals
last year.
961
00:37:52,360 --> 00:37:54,720
But Raphaela Wiget was there,
962
00:37:54,800 --> 00:37:57,080
along with six other women
in the semifinals,
963
00:37:57,160 --> 00:38:00,360
so she is among
the very best in Australia.
964
00:38:00,400 --> 00:38:02,160
In total control.
965
00:38:02,240 --> 00:38:04,520
And it's all about technique.
And she's got wonderful technique!
966
00:38:04,560 --> 00:38:05,560
Oh!
967
00:38:05,640 --> 00:38:08,080
She nearly ended up in the pool
on the other side going so fast!
968
00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:09,960
She was straight through!
969
00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,680
She had to hit the brakes.
970
00:38:11,760 --> 00:38:14,000
She's going to have to grab onto
that poll and hold on tight.
971
00:38:14,080 --> 00:38:16,520
Here she goes,
she's just sussing it out.
972
00:38:16,600 --> 00:38:18,120
This is where she comes into
her own.
973
00:38:18,160 --> 00:38:19,880
Oh, mate, I hope so.
974
00:38:19,960 --> 00:38:21,720
Rock climbing is her ability.
I hope so.
975
00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:23,280
And these doorknobs,
they are massive rocks!
976
00:38:23,320 --> 00:38:24,800
I love your optimism, Crawf,
977
00:38:24,880 --> 00:38:28,120
but we've seen this obstacle
take down some big, strong ninjas.
978
00:38:28,200 --> 00:38:29,320
MAN: Come on!
WOMAN: You can do it!
979
00:38:29,360 --> 00:38:31,280
Here she goes, straight up the pole.
980
00:38:31,320 --> 00:38:32,320
Get the hands out.
981
00:38:32,400 --> 00:38:34,680
This is like a Saturday afternoon
for her,
982
00:38:34,720 --> 00:38:36,280
climbing these doorknobs.
983
00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:37,520
You can imagine the nerves, though.
984
00:38:37,600 --> 00:38:40,320
She's in front of
a big audience here.
985
00:38:40,400 --> 00:38:43,960
And now, Raphaela Wiget
starts to get her swing on.
986
00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,760
Great momentum.
987
00:38:45,840 --> 00:38:47,800
She is doing this with such ease,
Ben!
988
00:38:47,840 --> 00:38:48,840
Go!
989
00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:50,880
Come on, keep going, don't stop.
990
00:38:50,960 --> 00:38:53,840
Yes, as she climbs up there
she'll reach the last one
991
00:38:53,880 --> 00:38:55,000
and then the arm will drop
992
00:38:55,080 --> 00:38:57,120
and she's got to transfer
onto the other side.
993
00:38:57,200 --> 00:39:00,360
Displaying so much
upper-body strength.
994
00:39:01,200 --> 00:39:02,440
But now this is the tricky bit.
995
00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:04,760
Can this rock climber
make the transfer
996
00:39:04,800 --> 00:39:06,560
onto the second set of knobs?
997
00:39:06,600 --> 00:39:07,600
Of course she can!
998
00:39:07,640 --> 00:39:09,040
Y... yes!
999
00:39:09,880 --> 00:39:10,880
Raphaela!
1000
00:39:12,120 --> 00:39:13,440
Just has a quick look down.
1001
00:39:13,520 --> 00:39:16,120
It's starting to hurt,
starting to catch up with her.
1002
00:39:16,160 --> 00:39:17,160
She is gritting her teeth.
1003
00:39:17,960 --> 00:39:19,800
Oh no!
Oh, wow!
1004
00:39:19,840 --> 00:39:20,840
(BUZZ!)
1005
00:39:20,920 --> 00:39:24,000
In a split second,
she went from being in total control
1006
00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:25,240
to being in the pool.
1007
00:39:26,120 --> 00:39:29,800
Yeah, Crawf, Raphaela's technique
across the doorknobs was good,
1008
00:39:29,880 --> 00:39:32,200
using all that rock climbing
experience.
1009
00:39:32,280 --> 00:39:35,000
But the transfer from one door
to the next
1010
00:39:35,040 --> 00:39:36,200
is a pinch point.
1011
00:39:36,240 --> 00:39:37,600
She made it across
1012
00:39:37,680 --> 00:39:39,960
but I think fatigue
caught up with her.
1013
00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,080
She couldn't hang on.
1014
00:39:42,080 --> 00:39:44,480
Yeah, just slipped straight off
them.
1015
00:39:44,560 --> 00:39:47,880
I tried to get
as much of the clamminess
1016
00:39:47,920 --> 00:39:49,680
off my hands as possible
1017
00:39:49,720 --> 00:39:51,080
before getting on the obstacle,
1018
00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:54,080
but yeah, they just slipped
straight off unfortunately.
1019
00:39:54,160 --> 00:39:56,800
But yeah, went alright
other than that!
1020
00:39:56,840 --> 00:39:58,200
(CHEERING)
1021
00:39:58,960 --> 00:40:02,200
It seems the best of the best
cannot get through this course.
1022
00:40:02,280 --> 00:40:04,920
But I tell you,
if anyone is going to do it,
1023
00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:06,320
it is our next ninja.
1024
00:40:08,120 --> 00:40:10,280
At 6'5" he's our tallest competitor.
1025
00:40:11,080 --> 00:40:12,720
Olivia Vivian is his partner.
1026
00:40:12,760 --> 00:40:14,560
Give it up for Ben Polson.
1027
00:40:14,600 --> 00:40:16,240
(CHEERING)
1028
00:40:18,720 --> 00:40:21,240
Here he comes.
1029
00:40:21,280 --> 00:40:23,160
Make no mistake, Australia -
1030
00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:26,720
this is the man of the moment,
Ben Polson.
1031
00:40:26,760 --> 00:40:27,960
You've got this!
1032
00:40:29,760 --> 00:40:32,880
BEN POLSON: Last year for me
was my worst year, unfortunately.
1033
00:40:32,960 --> 00:40:35,680
Falling in the semifinals was
a definitely disappointing result.
1034
00:40:36,480 --> 00:40:39,000
BEC MADDERN: That is a major shock
in this competition.
1035
00:40:39,080 --> 00:40:42,560
Look, hands down,
Olivia beat me last year.
1036
00:40:42,600 --> 00:40:43,920
BEN FORDHAM: She hits the buzzer!
1037
00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:46,400
And I'm totally fine with that,
to be honest.
1038
00:40:46,440 --> 00:40:47,720
Maybe it hurt me a little bit.
1039
00:40:48,520 --> 00:40:49,600
But she is an Olympic gymnast,
1040
00:40:49,640 --> 00:40:51,280
she knows how to deal with pressure
1041
00:40:51,320 --> 00:40:52,720
and I can learn a lot from her.
1042
00:40:52,800 --> 00:40:55,280
I think a lot of people's perception
is that Olivia and I
1043
00:40:55,360 --> 00:40:58,040
are kind of going back and forth
throwing punches at each other
1044
00:40:58,080 --> 00:40:59,200
in the training ground,
1045
00:40:59,280 --> 00:41:01,320
but the reality is
we are super supportive.
1046
00:41:01,360 --> 00:41:03,160
There's maybe been certain times
1047
00:41:03,240 --> 00:41:05,640
where she wanted to throw
a little cheeky comment
1048
00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:06,760
here and there.
1049
00:41:06,800 --> 00:41:08,360
"Oh, I beat you last year."
1050
00:41:08,440 --> 00:41:10,360
Hey, look, I'll take those punches,
it's fine.
1051
00:41:11,200 --> 00:41:14,360
If I want to win and become
the Australian Ninja Warrior,
1052
00:41:14,440 --> 00:41:16,840
then I have to train harder,
stay focused.
1053
00:41:16,880 --> 00:41:18,280
He's ready this year.
1054
00:41:18,320 --> 00:41:20,680
Ben is looking super strong.
1055
00:41:20,720 --> 00:41:21,920
He is mentally focused.
1056
00:41:21,960 --> 00:41:24,040
I truly believe in his capabilities.
1057
00:41:24,120 --> 00:41:26,000
I want to make it to
the top of Mount Midoriyama.
1058
00:41:26,080 --> 00:41:30,200
I'm not afraid to say that
I really do want to hit that buzzer
1059
00:41:30,240 --> 00:41:31,800
and overlook Melbourne city
1060
00:41:31,880 --> 00:41:33,960
and just be super stoked,
crowds cheering.
1061
00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,320
I'm looking forward to that moment.
1062
00:41:35,360 --> 00:41:37,360
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1063
00:41:39,600 --> 00:41:41,000
Here he is, Ben Polson.
1064
00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:44,120
Girlfriend Olivia Vivian on the side
will be competing later.
1065
00:41:44,200 --> 00:41:47,480
Remember, last year
Olivia got further than Ben.
1066
00:41:47,520 --> 00:41:48,720
She got the grand final.
1067
00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:51,880
Ben Polson will be desperate
to put the record straight
1068
00:41:51,920 --> 00:41:53,240
this time round.
1069
00:41:54,040 --> 00:41:55,520
BEN FORDHAM: Ben Polson.
1070
00:41:55,600 --> 00:41:58,640
Not only does he see himself
up the Warped Wall,
1071
00:41:58,680 --> 00:42:00,880
he sees himself, Shane Crawford,
1072
00:42:00,920 --> 00:42:03,280
at the top of Mount Midoriyama
1073
00:42:03,320 --> 00:42:05,520
with $400,000 in his pocket.
1074
00:42:05,600 --> 00:42:09,160
That's what this means
for Ben Polson.
1075
00:42:09,240 --> 00:42:12,120
He can do this, he's got everything
it takes to do it.
1076
00:42:12,200 --> 00:42:16,520
OK, this is his chance
to book his place
1077
00:42:16,600 --> 00:42:18,160
(BEEP)
Olivia Vivian is yet to run.
1078
00:42:18,200 --> 00:42:19,960
Here comes Ben Polson.
1079
00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,640
Watch closely because this bloke
1080
00:42:21,720 --> 00:42:23,360
will absolutely bolt
through the course.
1081
00:42:23,440 --> 00:42:25,920
He's done at the Quintuple Steps
many times before.
1082
00:42:25,960 --> 00:42:28,400
And already he is onto the Tic Toc
1083
00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:30,040
and he is flying.
1084
00:42:30,080 --> 00:42:32,160
He's absolutely airborne!
1085
00:42:32,200 --> 00:42:33,440
He's not worried about anything.
1086
00:42:33,520 --> 00:42:35,920
Got amazing confidence,
the way he's attacking it.
1087
00:42:35,960 --> 00:42:37,320
And you've got to remember,
1088
00:42:37,360 --> 00:42:41,200
he's 196cm and 85kg.
1089
00:42:41,280 --> 00:42:43,080
He is a very big man
for this course.
1090
00:42:43,160 --> 00:42:45,680
Watch this, here he comes
on the Bridge of Blades.
1091
00:42:45,720 --> 00:42:46,840
Won't give it a second thought.
1092
00:42:46,880 --> 00:42:48,040
One, two, three -
1093
00:42:48,080 --> 00:42:49,080
straight through.
1094
00:42:50,800 --> 00:42:52,560
That's three down, three to go.
1095
00:42:52,600 --> 00:42:54,000
And now the Doorknob Drop.
1096
00:42:54,080 --> 00:42:58,120
Can Ben carry that large frame
across 16 knobs?
1097
00:42:58,160 --> 00:42:59,800
Using them massive arms.
1098
00:42:59,840 --> 00:43:01,160
Long reach, Ben Polson.
1099
00:43:01,200 --> 00:43:03,320
Our tallest ninja at 6'5".
1100
00:43:03,360 --> 00:43:05,280
And he is slowing his pace right up.
1101
00:43:05,360 --> 00:43:07,360
Yeah, he's made some silly mistakes
in the past,
1102
00:43:07,440 --> 00:43:09,760
so he wants to make sure
that he can get through this
1103
00:43:09,800 --> 00:43:10,800
without any of them.
1104
00:43:10,840 --> 00:43:12,000
You got this.
1105
00:43:12,960 --> 00:43:15,160
Now it's time for the transition.
1106
00:43:16,320 --> 00:43:18,680
He makes it! Good boy, Ben.
1107
00:43:18,760 --> 00:43:21,240
Just starting to take its toll
a little bit now.
1108
00:43:21,280 --> 00:43:23,080
Concentrating so hard.
1109
00:43:23,120 --> 00:43:25,520
Eyes fixed on each of the doorknobs.
1110
00:43:25,560 --> 00:43:26,680
Go on, Ben Polson!
1111
00:43:26,720 --> 00:43:28,400
He's pulling himself up.
1112
00:43:29,600 --> 00:43:30,880
Feeling the burn.
1113
00:43:30,920 --> 00:43:33,160
It takes so much gas out of you,
1114
00:43:33,240 --> 00:43:35,560
but he's grinding his way
through this.
1115
00:43:35,600 --> 00:43:36,960
There we go, he's off.
1116
00:43:37,040 --> 00:43:39,760
Give him a round of applause!
Yes, Ben!
1117
00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:45,200
The first ninja to successfully make
it past the Doorknob Drop tonight.
1118
00:43:45,240 --> 00:43:46,920
Great stuff from Ben Polson.
1119
00:43:47,880 --> 00:43:51,240
And now we've got a ninja taking on
the Flying Shelf Grab.
1120
00:43:51,280 --> 00:43:54,400
So, hand fatigue is massive here.
1121
00:43:54,440 --> 00:43:57,640
You have to go over 2.2m each one
1122
00:43:57,720 --> 00:43:59,040
and this is really going
to test him.
1123
00:43:59,080 --> 00:44:01,760
And the middle shelf is 20cm higher
1124
00:44:01,800 --> 00:44:03,160
than the first and the third,
1125
00:44:03,240 --> 00:44:05,560
so he's actually got to lift up
higher here
1126
00:44:05,600 --> 00:44:07,040
to grab the second shelf.
1127
00:44:07,080 --> 00:44:08,520
But look how big the bloke is.
1128
00:44:08,600 --> 00:44:10,240
Look at the muscle.
Oh, this is good.
1129
00:44:10,280 --> 00:44:11,280
Look at the focus.
1130
00:44:11,360 --> 00:44:13,120
And see the way he grabs on
at the front
1131
00:44:13,200 --> 00:44:15,480
and then he works his hands now
around to the side.
1132
00:44:15,520 --> 00:44:16,560
Oh!
1133
00:44:16,640 --> 00:44:18,800
Oh, look at that control.
Watch this.
1134
00:44:18,840 --> 00:44:20,320
Don't you worry about that.
1135
00:44:21,280 --> 00:44:23,680
Ben Polson goes up the wall!
1136
00:44:23,720 --> 00:44:24,960
He's done it!
1137
00:44:25,040 --> 00:44:27,880
You little ripper!
(KLAXON SOUNDS)
1138
00:44:28,760 --> 00:44:32,920
Ben Polson looks up
at the Power Tower
1139
00:44:32,960 --> 00:44:35,400
and says, "Here I come!"
1140
00:44:35,480 --> 00:44:37,960
Whoo!
(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC)
1141
00:44:38,040 --> 00:44:41,760
What an absolute superstar,
absolutely crushed that.
1142
00:44:41,800 --> 00:44:44,320
Ben Polson, you legend!
1143
00:44:44,360 --> 00:44:46,280
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
1144
00:44:46,320 --> 00:44:47,440
How does that feel, champion?
1145
00:44:47,520 --> 00:44:49,040
It feels pretty damn good,
I'm not gonna lie.
1146
00:44:49,120 --> 00:44:51,680
You know, the crowds here
have been waiting
1147
00:44:51,720 --> 00:44:53,400
for someone to hit a buzzer!
1148
00:44:53,440 --> 00:44:55,200
I'm glad it finally happened.
1149
00:44:55,240 --> 00:44:56,600
That was amazing.
1150
00:44:56,640 --> 00:44:58,680
Get down and see Freddie Flintoff.
1151
00:44:58,760 --> 00:45:00,840
Well done, put your hands together
for Ben Polson.
1152
00:45:00,880 --> 00:45:03,000
It has been such a tough night
1153
00:45:03,080 --> 00:45:05,320
but Ben Polson just showed us
how it's done,
1154
00:45:05,400 --> 00:45:09,880
using all of his experience
to make his way through the course.
1155
00:45:09,960 --> 00:45:13,000
He was so committed
on every single obstacle.
1156
00:45:13,080 --> 00:45:17,080
He took his time, didn't rush,
executed perfectly.
1157
00:45:17,160 --> 00:45:21,080
And at this stage, Ben Polson
is on his way to the Power Tower.
1158
00:45:23,960 --> 00:45:25,640
Ben, you've been with us
since the start.
1159
00:45:25,720 --> 00:45:27,320
Is this the hardest heat course
you've had?
1160
00:45:28,120 --> 00:45:29,960
I would say there was
one particular obstacle
1161
00:45:30,000 --> 00:45:31,000
on this heat course
1162
00:45:31,080 --> 00:45:33,720
which is the hardest obstacle
I've done in a long time.
1163
00:45:33,760 --> 00:45:34,880
The Doorknob Drop.
1164
00:45:34,960 --> 00:45:36,320
It is the one
taking out everyone tonight
1165
00:45:36,400 --> 00:45:39,360
and when I was up there,
I finally felt it and thought,
1166
00:45:39,400 --> 00:45:41,360
"Far out. I know why."
1167
00:45:41,440 --> 00:45:43,840
But for me, it was move fast,
use your hips.
1168
00:45:43,920 --> 00:45:45,720
More about technique
than about strength.
1169
00:45:45,760 --> 00:45:47,040
And hit that buzzer.
1170
00:45:47,080 --> 00:45:49,560
(CHEERING)
1171
00:45:49,600 --> 00:45:51,320
BEN FORDHAM: And off they go,
1172
00:45:51,360 --> 00:45:53,680
the power couple side-by-side.
1173
00:45:53,720 --> 00:45:55,200
And you never know,
1174
00:45:55,280 --> 00:45:58,440
they could be side by side, Crawf,
on the Power Tower.
1175
00:45:58,480 --> 00:46:00,400
That would be incredible.
1176
00:46:00,480 --> 00:46:02,960
But on this tough course,
it could be anyone.
1177
00:46:03,000 --> 00:46:04,000
You are right about that.
1178
00:46:04,040 --> 00:46:05,120
Let's look at the leaderboard.
1179
00:46:05,160 --> 00:46:06,280
Ben Polson on top after
1180
00:46:06,320 --> 00:46:07,920
that incredible performance.
1181
00:46:07,960 --> 00:46:09,000
The only ninja to have
1182
00:46:09,040 --> 00:46:10,960
completed the course so far.
1183
00:46:11,000 --> 00:46:12,520
Right now, Ninja twin
1184
00:46:12,560 --> 00:46:14,640
Danielle Smith's awesome run has her
1185
00:46:14,680 --> 00:46:16,680
in the second Power Tower spot.
1186
00:46:16,720 --> 00:46:19,040
Ginger Ninja Tom Nicholson
1187
00:46:19,080 --> 00:46:20,920
and Ninja Geek Nathan Burley
1188
00:46:20,960 --> 00:46:22,680
rounding out the top five.
1189
00:46:23,560 --> 00:46:27,880
Coming up, she's been a fan
of Olivia Vivian since she was 11.
1190
00:46:27,960 --> 00:46:31,600
And I got her signature
with the Olympic team.
1191
00:46:31,680 --> 00:46:35,000
But tonight, Judith Carroll
is taking on her idol.
1192
00:46:35,080 --> 00:46:37,960
Plus, a garbo
and former rugby league star
1193
00:46:38,040 --> 00:46:40,920
whose career was cut short
due to concussion.
1194
00:46:40,960 --> 00:46:42,320
The brain is an area of the body
1195
00:46:42,400 --> 00:46:44,040
that you don't really
mess around with.
1196
00:46:44,120 --> 00:46:48,320
He is donating his brain to science
to help concussion research.
1197
00:46:48,400 --> 00:46:51,280
But tonight, he'll use it
to conquer the course.
1198
00:46:51,360 --> 00:46:53,040
Mount Midoriyama,
I'm coming for you.
1199
00:46:53,080 --> 00:46:56,400
Eloni Vunakece up after the break!
1200
00:47:02,080 --> 00:47:05,720
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1201
00:47:05,800 --> 00:47:08,120
BEN: Welcome back to this season's
electrifying heat
1202
00:47:08,160 --> 00:47:10,280
of 'Australian Ninja Warrior 2020'.
1203
00:47:10,320 --> 00:47:11,640
(CHEERING)
1204
00:47:11,720 --> 00:47:14,120
OK, Crawf, you're gonna love
this bloke.
1205
00:47:14,200 --> 00:47:19,000
Eloni Vunakece - family man,
former NRL star and garbo.
1206
00:47:19,040 --> 00:47:21,440
Eloni Vunakece!
1207
00:47:21,480 --> 00:47:22,880
(CHEERING)
1208
00:47:22,960 --> 00:47:25,560
Go, Dad!
Go, Daddy!
1209
00:47:25,640 --> 00:47:27,480
And look at these three
gorgeous kids,
1210
00:47:27,520 --> 00:47:30,880
excited to see Dad on the course.
1211
00:47:30,920 --> 00:47:32,080
FREDDIE: Here he is. I must admit,
1212
00:47:32,120 --> 00:47:34,760
after last season, I like this lad.
1213
00:47:34,800 --> 00:47:36,560
It's Eloni Vunakece -
1214
00:47:36,600 --> 00:47:38,960
ex-Sydney Roosters NRL player,
1215
00:47:39,000 --> 00:47:40,640
forced to retire early through
1216
00:47:40,680 --> 00:47:42,520
concussion injuries.
1217
00:47:42,600 --> 00:47:45,520
Have a look at this. He hasn't
done a lot of training recently,
1218
00:47:45,600 --> 00:47:48,000
but he's just got one
of those physiques
1219
00:47:48,040 --> 00:47:50,400
that's built for anything.
1220
00:47:50,440 --> 00:47:53,000
(ALL CHEER)
1221
00:47:53,040 --> 00:47:54,800
And now he cracks a bit of a smile.
1222
00:47:54,880 --> 00:47:58,400
You can't help do that when the kids
are yelling out, "Come on, Dad!"
1223
00:47:58,480 --> 00:48:02,960
And there's Melissa, Eloni's wife,
and the little bub Jagger.
1224
00:48:03,040 --> 00:48:05,960
And this is a moment that those kids
will never forget.
1225
00:48:06,000 --> 00:48:07,760
They'll reflect, in 20 years' time -
1226
00:48:07,840 --> 00:48:10,840
"Remember when Dad was on
'Australian Ninja Warrior'?"
1227
00:48:10,920 --> 00:48:14,600
"Remember when he was
on the Quintuple Steps?"
1228
00:48:14,680 --> 00:48:16,480
He had no problems
with them whatsoever.
1229
00:48:17,480 --> 00:48:20,800
And then came this challenge -
the Tic Toc to Net.
1230
00:48:20,880 --> 00:48:23,720
He's a heavy bloke. He's gonna
weigh down that Tic Toc.
1231
00:48:23,800 --> 00:48:25,480
Will he do it, Crawf?
He could go through the bag...
1232
00:48:25,560 --> 00:48:27,920
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
..and on the net. Have a look at...
1233
00:48:28,000 --> 00:48:29,520
Ooh!
That is a huge swing.
1234
00:48:29,600 --> 00:48:30,880
He's used to tackling
the tackling bags.
1235
00:48:30,960 --> 00:48:32,240
He's just gonna have to reach
here, Ben.
1236
00:48:32,320 --> 00:48:33,480
Just reach.
That's all he has to do.
1237
00:48:33,560 --> 00:48:37,000
There you go. But now a lot
of pressure on the arms
1238
00:48:37,040 --> 00:48:39,000
as he crawls his way down the net.
1239
00:48:40,320 --> 00:48:43,680
Almost 190cm, so do not
let those legs drop -
1240
00:48:43,720 --> 00:48:45,840
otherwise they're in the water.
1241
00:48:45,880 --> 00:48:47,800
BOTH: Oooh!
1242
00:48:47,880 --> 00:48:51,000
Eloni Vunakece, all of a sudden,
has one of those moments
1243
00:48:51,080 --> 00:48:54,320
where we all hold our breath.
He does it, though.
1244
00:48:54,400 --> 00:48:56,560
Now, this next obstacle -
the Bridge of Blades -
1245
00:48:56,640 --> 00:48:59,680
is built for the lighter ninjas,
and he ain't light.
1246
00:48:59,760 --> 00:49:03,480
Get ready, Eloni. The blades
spin straight away, as you know.
1247
00:49:03,560 --> 00:49:05,800
He's gotta be really light
that first step.
1248
00:49:05,880 --> 00:49:07,440
Whoa!
That's a try!
1249
00:49:07,520 --> 00:49:09,400
That is a try!
(CHUCKLES)
1250
00:49:09,440 --> 00:49:10,680
It was, Crawf,
1251
00:49:10,760 --> 00:49:15,320
but just watch, because this next
obstacle is gonna be a difficult one
1252
00:49:15,400 --> 00:49:18,120
for the big fella -
the Doorknob Drop.
1253
00:49:18,880 --> 00:49:21,400
Now, I can't imagine he has
seen anything like this
1254
00:49:21,440 --> 00:49:22,440
in his life before.
1255
00:49:22,480 --> 00:49:25,080
He's gotta lift all 103kg
1256
00:49:25,160 --> 00:49:29,640
of his big frame, hanging on to
those doorknobs. He's got to...
1257
00:49:29,720 --> 00:49:32,040
BOTH: Oh!
No!
1258
00:49:32,120 --> 00:49:35,120
Oh, I think his weight might
have got the better of him.
1259
00:49:35,160 --> 00:49:37,600
And on his way down, he thought,
1260
00:49:37,680 --> 00:49:39,280
"Hang on, I'm gonna go out with
a bit of a bomb
1261
00:49:39,320 --> 00:49:40,800
"and splash the crowd."
1262
00:49:40,840 --> 00:49:42,920
Oh, Daddy!
1263
00:49:42,960 --> 00:49:44,600
A strong run from Eloni,
1264
00:49:44,680 --> 00:49:48,080
but he just couldn't find a way
past those doorknobs.
1265
00:49:48,160 --> 00:49:50,720
It was tough enough with his size
and weight,
1266
00:49:50,800 --> 00:49:54,200
but he also struggled gripping
on to the small knobs.
1267
00:49:54,240 --> 00:49:56,160
He just couldn't hold himself up.
1268
00:49:58,080 --> 00:50:00,640
Mate, can you prepare for an
obstacle like them doorknobs?
1269
00:50:00,680 --> 00:50:01,920
Nah, mate. Nah, nah -
1270
00:50:02,000 --> 00:50:05,320
unless you're Bunnings Warehouse.
Really small doorknobs.
1271
00:50:05,360 --> 00:50:06,560
Nah, mate. No way.
1272
00:50:06,640 --> 00:50:08,760
Hopefully I was fast enough
for the rest, and see how we go.
1273
00:50:08,840 --> 00:50:11,960
Alright, go see the family.
Cheers, pal. Cheers, mate.
1274
00:50:12,040 --> 00:50:14,920
Great bloke. I hope that'll be
enough to get him into the semis.
1275
00:50:15,000 --> 00:50:17,520
A really strong performance
by a really big ninja -
1276
00:50:17,560 --> 00:50:19,520
big in size, big in heart -
1277
00:50:19,600 --> 00:50:22,200
and some very proud kids
hanging out with Dad.
1278
00:50:24,560 --> 00:50:27,840
OK, let's fire up, because this
is one of our many female ninjas
1279
00:50:27,920 --> 00:50:30,360
who have what it takes to go
all the way
1280
00:50:30,440 --> 00:50:33,600
and maybe knock over one of
the favourites, Olivia Vivian.
1281
00:50:33,640 --> 00:50:35,840
Give it up for Judith Carroll!
1282
00:50:35,880 --> 00:50:37,520
(CHEERING)
1283
00:50:42,800 --> 00:50:44,920
I'm Judith Carroll. I'm 23.
1284
00:50:44,960 --> 00:50:45,960
I'm from Sydney.
1285
00:50:47,640 --> 00:50:49,960
Olivia Vivian would be a hero
of mine.
1286
00:50:50,000 --> 00:50:52,000
When I was 11 or 12,
1287
00:50:52,080 --> 00:50:55,800
I was at the Australian Institute
of Sport for gymnastics,
1288
00:50:55,880 --> 00:50:59,880
and Olivia Vivian
and the rest of the Australian team
1289
00:50:59,920 --> 00:51:01,360
that were going to the Olympics
1290
00:51:01,440 --> 00:51:03,360
were all there training,
and I got her signature,
1291
00:51:03,440 --> 00:51:06,760
and it was pretty cool
to get someone that big in my sport
1292
00:51:06,800 --> 00:51:08,160
to meet me, yeah.
1293
00:51:08,240 --> 00:51:10,880
But today I'm here to give her
a run for her money.
1294
00:51:12,280 --> 00:51:14,680
I'm always trying
to set new challenges.
1295
00:51:14,760 --> 00:51:17,200
After I finished school,
I set the challenge
1296
00:51:17,240 --> 00:51:19,320
of walking from Mexico to Canada,
1297
00:51:19,360 --> 00:51:21,920
so I hiked 4,500km.
1298
00:51:22,960 --> 00:51:24,200
Then I got into rock climbing,
1299
00:51:24,240 --> 00:51:27,360
and I ended up representing
1300
00:51:27,440 --> 00:51:31,040
Australia in the world youth
championships for rock climbing.
1301
00:51:31,080 --> 00:51:32,720
I won the national championships
1302
00:51:32,800 --> 00:51:35,160
the following two years after that,
as well.
1303
00:51:35,200 --> 00:51:37,320
My new challenge - I'm gonna be
1304
00:51:37,400 --> 00:51:39,640
Australia's first female
Ninja Warrior.
1305
00:51:39,680 --> 00:51:41,480
(CHEERING)
1306
00:51:41,520 --> 00:51:43,360
And here she comes.
1307
00:51:43,400 --> 00:51:45,960
At only 23, she's 172cm -
1308
00:51:46,040 --> 00:51:49,440
the tallest female ninja
in tonight's heat.
1309
00:51:49,480 --> 00:51:51,800
You got it!
1310
00:51:51,840 --> 00:51:53,920
She's a champion rock climber,
1311
00:51:54,000 --> 00:51:57,200
and we've already seen the climbers
do so well on the course.
1312
00:51:57,280 --> 00:51:58,920
FREDDIE: Judith Carroll.
This girl, we reckon,
1313
00:51:59,000 --> 00:52:01,240
is one to watch.
She's watched 'Ninja Warrior'.
1314
00:52:01,320 --> 00:52:03,800
She's seen the girls doing it.
She's seen Olivia Vivian.
1315
00:52:03,880 --> 00:52:06,120
She thinks, "You know what?
I can have a go at this."
1316
00:52:06,160 --> 00:52:07,800
All the way, Judith!
1317
00:52:07,840 --> 00:52:09,680
Judith's boyfriend, Matt,
1318
00:52:09,720 --> 00:52:10,960
and friend Laura.
1319
00:52:11,000 --> 00:52:13,240
They are cheering her on.
1320
00:52:13,280 --> 00:52:14,760
First time on the course for Judith,
1321
00:52:14,800 --> 00:52:16,920
but she's no stranger to pressure.
1322
00:52:16,960 --> 00:52:19,360
(BEEPING AND CHEERING)
1323
00:52:19,400 --> 00:52:20,720
Here she goes.
1324
00:52:20,760 --> 00:52:22,200
Judith Carroll is underway.
1325
00:52:22,280 --> 00:52:25,600
With her background in rock climbing
and elite gymnastics,
1326
00:52:25,680 --> 00:52:29,080
she's got everything she needs
to make the Power Tower tonight.
1327
00:52:29,160 --> 00:52:32,600
And wouldn't it be great to see
a newbie on the Power Tower?
1328
00:52:32,680 --> 00:52:35,720
She's almost done obstacle
number one. Now she has.
1329
00:52:35,800 --> 00:52:39,320
She comes from Manly Vale
in Sydney - 23 years of age.
1330
00:52:39,400 --> 00:52:43,120
She's a nanny, and she reckons
sometimes people underestimate her
1331
00:52:43,200 --> 00:52:46,680
because she's skinny.
But, look, she's got some strength.
1332
00:52:46,720 --> 00:52:47,720
(CHEERING)
1333
00:52:47,760 --> 00:52:48,760
On to the Tic Toc.
1334
00:52:49,440 --> 00:52:53,000
Very quick around to the front,
and then on to the net.
1335
00:52:53,040 --> 00:52:55,880
BOTH: Oh no!
1336
00:52:57,120 --> 00:53:01,240
Judith hits the water, and that's
not the ending we were hoping for.
1337
00:53:01,320 --> 00:53:04,800
We were hoping she was gonna be
a contender for the Power Tower.
1338
00:53:04,840 --> 00:53:05,920
It's not over. So proud!
1339
00:53:06,000 --> 00:53:09,000
The support crew is
still proud of her.
1340
00:53:09,040 --> 00:53:10,960
Let's have a look at what unfolded.
1341
00:53:12,360 --> 00:53:15,880
Judith had no problem making
the distance to the cargo net,
1342
00:53:15,960 --> 00:53:18,360
but then the hands
were just all over the place -
1343
00:53:18,400 --> 00:53:21,080
one goes high; one goes low.
1344
00:53:21,160 --> 00:53:23,040
And even though both of them,
at different times,
1345
00:53:23,120 --> 00:53:24,920
looked like they were
going to hold on,
1346
00:53:25,000 --> 00:53:28,240
she ends up slipping down
that net and finding the pool.
1347
00:53:28,280 --> 00:53:31,600
(CHEERING)
1348
00:53:31,640 --> 00:53:33,640
I think I just didn't...
1349
00:53:33,720 --> 00:53:36,640
..wasn't focusing on
an exact spot on the net,
1350
00:53:36,680 --> 00:53:40,160
so I ended up slipping, which is...
1351
00:53:40,240 --> 00:53:42,160
Kind of sucks,
'cause I knew I could, like,
1352
00:53:42,200 --> 00:53:44,440
get through all the obstacles today.
1353
00:53:44,480 --> 00:53:46,800
But what happens on the day happens.
1354
00:53:46,840 --> 00:53:49,480
Bad luck, Judith,
1355
00:53:49,560 --> 00:53:51,280
but I think she got a taste
for 'Ninja Warrior',
1356
00:53:51,360 --> 00:53:53,600
and I'm sure we'll see her back
on the course.
1357
00:53:54,480 --> 00:53:59,040
Coming up - he's got style
and one hell of a beard.
1358
00:53:59,120 --> 00:54:03,320
The Hipster Ninja, Eddie Burrill,
is here to add some flair.
1359
00:54:04,560 --> 00:54:07,280
Plus, Ashlin Herbert decimated
the Power Tower last night.
1360
00:54:07,320 --> 00:54:09,640
It's Ashlin Herbert!
1361
00:54:09,720 --> 00:54:11,040
That was incredible.
Wow.
1362
00:54:11,120 --> 00:54:14,440
Now the woman who trains him
takes her shot.
1363
00:54:14,480 --> 00:54:15,720
You have to smash it.
1364
00:54:15,800 --> 00:54:18,080
And she just happens
to be his girlfriend.
1365
00:54:19,000 --> 00:54:21,560
Sarah Blackmore is up
right after the break.
1366
00:54:27,080 --> 00:54:30,800
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1367
00:54:30,880 --> 00:54:32,680
BEN: Welcome back to
'Australian Ninja Warrior',
1368
00:54:32,760 --> 00:54:35,600
right in the heart of your home
town, Melbourne. How good's this?
1369
00:54:35,680 --> 00:54:39,200
We love our sport in this city, Ben,
and we love our ninjas.
1370
00:54:39,280 --> 00:54:41,000
And we love to see them smash
this course.
1371
00:54:41,080 --> 00:54:43,160
Let's hope our next ninja
does just that.
1372
00:54:43,200 --> 00:54:44,720
(CHEERING)
1373
00:54:44,760 --> 00:54:46,720
Up now is the gymnastics teacher
1374
00:54:46,800 --> 00:54:50,080
who is behind some of the
very best ninjas we've ever seen.
1375
00:54:50,160 --> 00:54:53,960
But this year, it's her turn to
hit the 'Ninja Warrior' course -
1376
00:54:54,000 --> 00:54:55,600
Sarah Blackmore.
1377
00:54:57,480 --> 00:55:02,200
When I was eight years old, I was
told I was too tall and too old
1378
00:55:02,240 --> 00:55:03,480
to go far with gymnastics.
1379
00:55:03,520 --> 00:55:05,280
I proved them wrong.
1380
00:55:06,360 --> 00:55:09,120
2009,
I was Victorian state champion...
1381
00:55:09,880 --> 00:55:12,720
..and the years following
after that, I placed top five.
1382
00:55:14,240 --> 00:55:18,200
I then moved into teaching
the next generation of gymnasts,
1383
00:55:18,280 --> 00:55:20,960
and some of the best ninjas
in Australia -
1384
00:55:21,000 --> 00:55:24,360
Troy Cullen, Zak Stolz and Ashlin.
1385
00:55:25,280 --> 00:55:27,040
ASHLIN HERBERT: Sarah keeps up
with the boys pretty good.
1386
00:55:27,080 --> 00:55:28,600
(BOTH LAUGH)
1387
00:55:28,680 --> 00:55:32,480
Ash and I have been training
together for about six years.
1388
00:55:33,640 --> 00:55:36,000
We just slowly started to
hang out more and more,
1389
00:55:36,080 --> 00:55:38,440
which was pretty cool,
and then we took it
1390
00:55:38,480 --> 00:55:40,040
out of the friend zone. (LAUGHS)
1391
00:55:43,520 --> 00:55:45,680
You don't wanna know! (LAUGHS)
1392
00:55:46,920 --> 00:55:48,200
Hopefully I can beat him,
1393
00:55:48,280 --> 00:55:51,800
to prove that the girls can give the
boys a bit of a run for their money.
1394
00:55:51,880 --> 00:55:56,440
You have to smash it.
Oh, we'll see. (CHUCKLES)
1395
00:55:56,480 --> 00:55:58,640
(CHEERING)
1396
00:56:00,480 --> 00:56:02,360
Aw, isn't young love sweet?
1397
00:56:02,400 --> 00:56:04,240
Go, Saz!
1398
00:56:04,320 --> 00:56:06,640
FREDDIE: Next up,
we have Sarah Blackmore -
1399
00:56:06,720 --> 00:56:08,360
a 23-year-old from
the Mornington Peninsula,
1400
00:56:08,400 --> 00:56:09,720
and a gymnastic coach.
1401
00:56:09,800 --> 00:56:13,040
And, incidentally, Ashlin Herbert's
girlfriend, so...
1402
00:56:14,080 --> 00:56:17,680
..potentially,
could be very, very fast.
1403
00:56:17,760 --> 00:56:19,120
Tell you what -
she's been more animated
1404
00:56:19,200 --> 00:56:22,400
in the past ten seconds than
Ashlin has for four series.
1405
00:56:22,440 --> 00:56:24,920
(CHEERING)
1406
00:56:25,000 --> 00:56:26,440
Sarah was here in the audience
last year.
1407
00:56:26,520 --> 00:56:29,560
Tonight, it's her time
to be front and centre.
1408
00:56:29,640 --> 00:56:30,840
CROWD CHANTS: Let's go, Sarah!
Let's go!
1409
00:56:30,880 --> 00:56:32,280
Come on, Saz.
1410
00:56:32,320 --> 00:56:33,480
Ashlin Herbert on the side.
1411
00:56:34,720 --> 00:56:37,160
He's clapping. He's smiling.
He's doing all sorts, Ashlin.
1412
00:56:37,200 --> 00:56:39,480
Who is that man?
1413
00:56:39,520 --> 00:56:40,800
Come on, Saz.
1414
00:56:40,840 --> 00:56:42,040
What do you reckon, mate?
1415
00:56:42,120 --> 00:56:43,440
CRAWF:
I reckon she'll go a long way.
1416
00:56:43,520 --> 00:56:46,360
And being a gymnastics coach
is gonna take her a long,
1417
00:56:46,400 --> 00:56:47,960
long way down the course.
1418
00:56:48,040 --> 00:56:49,920
And don't forget,
she's a Ninja trainer too,
1419
00:56:49,960 --> 00:56:52,960
so her mental game will be strong.
1420
00:56:53,040 --> 00:56:56,960
One more step, and she's
completed obstacle number one.
1421
00:56:57,040 --> 00:56:58,600
And that'll give you a bit
of a sigh of relief - to go,
1422
00:56:58,680 --> 00:57:00,920
"OK, well, I haven't bombed out
on the first obstacle.
1423
00:57:01,000 --> 00:57:02,920
"I haven't been spooked
by the occasion."
1424
00:57:02,960 --> 00:57:04,680
Here comes Sarah.
1425
00:57:04,720 --> 00:57:06,160
Does that easily!
1426
00:57:06,200 --> 00:57:07,960
And she also...
1427
00:57:08,040 --> 00:57:10,720
She hit it with the hands
and the feet at the same time -
1428
00:57:10,760 --> 00:57:12,480
really good grip.
1429
00:57:12,560 --> 00:57:14,840
And now this is the time to exit,
Sarah.
1430
00:57:14,880 --> 00:57:16,640
Yep, all good.
1431
00:57:16,720 --> 00:57:18,640
And you can hear Ashlin on the side,
saying,
1432
00:57:18,680 --> 00:57:20,120
"Very, very good."
1433
00:57:20,200 --> 00:57:23,560
He's very, very calm, the way
that he's coaching her through this.
1434
00:57:23,640 --> 00:57:26,680
Yeah, not much gets him fazed,
Ashlin Herbert.
1435
00:57:26,720 --> 00:57:28,000
He's a cool customer.
1436
00:57:28,840 --> 00:57:30,360
Just getting a little bit
of a tangle here.
1437
00:57:30,400 --> 00:57:32,240
Get that ankle out of there, Sarah.
1438
00:57:32,320 --> 00:57:34,720
Ooh, I don't know.
She's a bit trapped there.
1439
00:57:34,760 --> 00:57:35,960
Now she frees herself.
1440
00:57:36,000 --> 00:57:37,560
"There you go," says Ashlin.
1441
00:57:37,600 --> 00:57:38,640
Two down.
1442
00:57:38,680 --> 00:57:40,520
And she slaps the mat, as if to say,
1443
00:57:40,560 --> 00:57:42,520
"Here we go. Let's do this thing."
1444
00:57:42,560 --> 00:57:44,120
Bring on the Bridge of Blades.
1445
00:57:44,160 --> 00:57:46,040
Really quick. Go really fast.
1446
00:57:46,120 --> 00:57:48,440
"Very quick," there,
you hear Ashlin yelling.
1447
00:57:48,520 --> 00:57:50,680
"Very quick. Very fast."
(CHEERING)
1448
00:57:50,760 --> 00:57:51,880
Great coaching...
She's halfway there.
1449
00:57:51,960 --> 00:57:54,000
..from the super-coach
on the sidelines.
1450
00:57:54,040 --> 00:57:55,160
Halfway there.
1451
00:57:55,240 --> 00:57:57,880
Now, the Doorknob Drop.
It gets serious.
1452
00:57:57,960 --> 00:58:00,360
Everyone willing her on.
ASHLIN: Come on!
1453
00:58:00,400 --> 00:58:01,440
Straight up that pole.
1454
00:58:01,520 --> 00:58:04,200
Getting some encouragement
from Ashlin on the sidelines.
1455
00:58:04,280 --> 00:58:07,720
Let's just have a look at the grip
she's got between those thighs.
1456
00:58:07,760 --> 00:58:10,000
That can give an indication
1457
00:58:10,080 --> 00:58:12,920
about whether or not
she's gonna make the transition.
1458
00:58:13,000 --> 00:58:15,120
She's sliding.
That worries me. That worries me.
1459
00:58:15,160 --> 00:58:16,800
It's generally a sign
1460
00:58:16,880 --> 00:58:19,280
that they're not gonna be able
to hold themselves up.
1461
00:58:19,360 --> 00:58:21,440
Reach for the next one!
Here she goes again.
1462
00:58:21,520 --> 00:58:23,640
Look at her, with the thighs.
She's realised it.
1463
00:58:23,720 --> 00:58:26,080
She's a gymnast.
She knows she needs better grip.
1464
00:58:26,120 --> 00:58:27,400
There ya go! Come on!
1465
00:58:27,440 --> 00:58:28,560
Ashlin knows it too.
1466
00:58:28,600 --> 00:58:29,640
Come on!
1467
00:58:29,720 --> 00:58:31,720
"Yes," he's saying.
"Get that second doorknob."
1468
00:58:31,800 --> 00:58:34,040
Oh, I don't think so.
I'm sorry to say, mate,
1469
00:58:34,120 --> 00:58:35,760
I think Sarah's in trouble here,
sadly.
1470
00:58:35,840 --> 00:58:37,440
Hang in there.
Get that second doorknob.
1471
00:58:37,520 --> 00:58:39,040
I can't watch.
Get the body swinging,
1472
00:58:39,080 --> 00:58:41,280
and away she goes.
1473
00:58:41,360 --> 00:58:42,920
She's got the best coach
in the business.
1474
00:58:43,000 --> 00:58:45,240
Oh, no!
Oh!
1475
00:58:45,320 --> 00:58:48,120
(KLAXON BLARES)
The struggle is over.
1476
00:58:48,160 --> 00:58:51,040
Unfortunately, Sarah's in the water.
1477
00:58:51,080 --> 00:58:52,320
That's a tough break.
1478
00:58:52,360 --> 00:58:54,240
But she got to the fourth obstacle,
1479
00:58:54,320 --> 00:58:56,720
and let's hope she can
still make the semis.
1480
00:58:57,880 --> 00:59:00,040
There you go - there's a towel.
Sarah, it looks so tough up there.
1481
00:59:00,120 --> 00:59:02,960
Just got stuck on the doorknobs?
Yeah, yeah.
1482
00:59:03,040 --> 00:59:06,880
Unfortunately,
they're pretty tricky, so...
1483
00:59:06,920 --> 00:59:08,680
..couldn't do it tonight. (CHUCKLES)
1484
00:59:08,760 --> 00:59:11,960
And Ashlin's on the sidelines.
Has he been giving you any advice?
1485
00:59:12,040 --> 00:59:13,800
What I'm really asking -
can he speak?
1486
00:59:13,840 --> 00:59:15,280
He can speak.
1487
00:59:15,360 --> 00:59:17,120
He actually doesn't shut up
when we're at home.
1488
00:59:17,160 --> 00:59:19,600
No! What's...?
1489
00:59:19,680 --> 00:59:21,960
Is this right, Ashlin? What
sort of stuff does he talk about?
1490
00:59:22,040 --> 00:59:25,240
Oh, that's probably
not my place to say.
1491
00:59:25,320 --> 00:59:28,960
Oh, he's one of them! I'm sure
Ashlin wants you back over there.
1492
00:59:29,000 --> 00:59:30,600
He's got so much to tell ya.
1493
00:59:30,680 --> 00:59:32,640
Sarah, congratulations.
Great to see ya.
1494
00:59:32,720 --> 00:59:33,880
Thank you.
Thank you.
1495
00:59:33,920 --> 00:59:35,760
That's a confident Ninja debut.
1496
00:59:36,800 --> 00:59:39,960
They're hard, aren't they?
They suck!
1497
00:59:40,000 --> 00:59:41,520
It's not easy, Sarah.
1498
00:59:41,560 --> 00:59:43,040
Could we be seeing the beginnings
1499
00:59:43,120 --> 00:59:45,480
of another 'Ninja Warrior'
power couple?
1500
00:59:45,560 --> 00:59:48,240
(CHEERING)
OK, up next,
1501
00:59:48,280 --> 00:59:50,080
a Brisbane barista who competes in -
1502
00:59:50,160 --> 00:59:52,200
and I never knew that
this even existed -
1503
00:59:52,240 --> 00:59:54,280
latte art competitions.
1504
00:59:54,360 --> 00:59:58,600
Here to take his shot is
Eddie Burrill, the hipster ninja.
1505
00:59:58,640 --> 01:00:00,480
Hi. My name is Eddie Burrill.
1506
01:00:00,520 --> 01:00:02,080
I've been a barista for eight years,
1507
01:00:02,160 --> 01:00:04,400
and I'm 28 years old,
from Queensland.
1508
01:00:04,440 --> 01:00:05,880
Also part-time hipster.
1509
01:00:07,000 --> 01:00:08,160
People call me a hipster.
1510
01:00:08,240 --> 01:00:10,280
The beard is the part.
The sunnies are the part.
1511
01:00:10,320 --> 01:00:11,560
I do a lot of latte art.
1512
01:00:12,400 --> 01:00:13,760
It's the fun side of coffee.
1513
01:00:14,440 --> 01:00:16,480
'Ninja' means quite a lot to me.
1514
01:00:17,560 --> 01:00:22,520
I lost my brother Dan two years ago
- on October 23rd in 2017.
1515
01:00:22,600 --> 01:00:24,160
He was involved in
a plane crash in Darwin.
1516
01:00:25,680 --> 01:00:26,800
He was the pilot.
1517
01:00:26,840 --> 01:00:28,680
(POIGNANT MUSIC)
1518
01:00:28,760 --> 01:00:31,960
And we had been speaking
about 'Ninja',
1519
01:00:32,040 --> 01:00:35,000
and he basically told me
I should give it a go back then.
1520
01:00:36,960 --> 01:00:40,800
I guess a big reason as to why
I'm doing this is because of him.
1521
01:00:40,880 --> 01:00:43,720
So, I'm gonna dedicate this run
for Dan tonight,
1522
01:00:44,520 --> 01:00:47,760
..because he...
he's the eagle above me, man.
1523
01:00:48,920 --> 01:00:51,120
He's gonna get me through.
I'm gonna fly.
1524
01:00:51,880 --> 01:00:55,840
(CHEERING)
1525
01:00:55,880 --> 01:00:59,080
(ALL CHEER)
1526
01:00:59,160 --> 01:01:01,120
Oh, the Hipster Ninja
has brought his own cup.
1527
01:01:02,240 --> 01:01:03,920
The Hipster Barista.
1528
01:01:04,640 --> 01:01:07,440
Usually competes in latte art
competitions,
1529
01:01:07,520 --> 01:01:10,240
but not tonight, Eddie Burrill.
Put that cup down...
1530
01:01:11,400 --> 01:01:12,720
..and let's see what you've got.
1531
01:01:12,760 --> 01:01:13,760
(ALL CHEER)
1532
01:01:13,840 --> 01:01:17,960
Eddie's parents on the sideline,
and Lisa Campbell, Eddie's fiancee,
1533
01:01:18,040 --> 01:01:21,160
who just happens to be an
Olympic hopeful in the pole vault.
1534
01:01:21,200 --> 01:01:23,320
(BEEPING AND CHEERING)
1535
01:01:23,400 --> 01:01:26,440
Here he goes - into his work
on the Quintuple Steps.
1536
01:01:26,520 --> 01:01:28,880
Leaping between those steps
quite comfortably.
1537
01:01:28,960 --> 01:01:31,200
Oh, it's a confident start
from Eddie Burrill.
1538
01:01:31,240 --> 01:01:32,280
(CHEERING)
1539
01:01:32,360 --> 01:01:34,480
Making his debut on the
'Ninja Warrior' course tonight.
1540
01:01:34,520 --> 01:01:35,960
Just checking out the trampoline.
1541
01:01:36,040 --> 01:01:38,240
And Eddie Burrill
is doing the course tonight
1542
01:01:38,280 --> 01:01:40,320
in memory of his brother.
1543
01:01:40,880 --> 01:01:43,160
He lines up at the Tic Toc.
1544
01:01:43,720 --> 01:01:44,760
Hits it.
1545
01:01:44,800 --> 01:01:46,320
(CHEERING)
1546
01:01:46,400 --> 01:01:47,680
He's got enough height.
Get around it!
1547
01:01:47,760 --> 01:01:49,640
And now he gets ready
to hit the net.
1548
01:01:50,520 --> 01:01:52,000
All good!
Let's go!
1549
01:01:53,040 --> 01:01:55,600
Eddie Burrill - is he gonna be
the surprise package of tonight?
1550
01:01:55,680 --> 01:01:59,040
Is he gonna join Ben Polson
up the top of the Warped Wall?
1551
01:01:59,080 --> 01:02:00,800
Yes, yes, yes!
1552
01:02:00,880 --> 01:02:04,200
Is the hipster barista also
gonna get a go on the Power Tower?
1553
01:02:04,240 --> 01:02:05,720
All will tell.
1554
01:02:05,760 --> 01:02:08,720
Not on your feet! Attack it, Eddie!
1555
01:02:08,800 --> 01:02:10,000
Attack it!
I tell you what, Ben,
1556
01:02:10,080 --> 01:02:12,840
I'm loving his shirt.
That is definitely a Queenslander,
1557
01:02:12,880 --> 01:02:15,040
if I've ever seen one.
1558
01:02:15,080 --> 01:02:16,200
A hipster Queenslander.
1559
01:02:16,240 --> 01:02:17,960
(CHEERING)
1560
01:02:18,000 --> 01:02:19,360
Whoa! That looked ugly.
1561
01:02:21,640 --> 01:02:23,320
But it doesn't matter how you do it.
1562
01:02:23,400 --> 01:02:25,560
It matters if you do it,
and he did it.
1563
01:02:25,600 --> 01:02:27,080
You can do it, OK? Take your time.
1564
01:02:27,160 --> 01:02:29,440
Now it's the obstacle
which the Ninjas have said
1565
01:02:29,520 --> 01:02:31,160
has been one of the toughest
they've ever seen
1566
01:02:31,200 --> 01:02:33,000
on 'Australian Ninja Warrior' -
1567
01:02:33,040 --> 01:02:34,760
the Doorknob Drop.
1568
01:02:35,560 --> 01:02:37,360
Drying them hands.
You need maximum grip.
1569
01:02:37,440 --> 01:02:38,920
Come on, Eddie! You can do
it! Let's go!
1570
01:02:38,960 --> 01:02:41,200
Pole-vaulter Lisa right there.
1571
01:02:41,280 --> 01:02:43,480
She would understand the pressure
Eddie is feeling right now.
1572
01:02:43,520 --> 01:02:44,920
Maybe she should be on the pole.
1573
01:02:46,080 --> 01:02:47,200
Eddie Burrill.
1574
01:02:47,280 --> 01:02:51,640
This is the obstacle that's been
a nightmare for our ninjas tonight.
1575
01:02:51,680 --> 01:02:53,640
Shuffling his way across. Come on.
1576
01:02:53,720 --> 01:02:57,760
Starts to climb now. Gotta drag
that body weight up to the top.
1577
01:02:57,840 --> 01:03:00,600
Get on to the last one,
and then the arm drops down.
1578
01:03:01,640 --> 01:03:02,960
(ALL CHEER)
1579
01:03:03,040 --> 01:03:06,200
He's looking comfortable so far, but
it catches up with you oh so quick.
1580
01:03:06,280 --> 01:03:08,880
We've seen so many ninjas
fall on this.
1581
01:03:08,960 --> 01:03:11,000
Is Eddie Burrill
gonna be one of them?
1582
01:03:11,040 --> 01:03:12,120
He's fighting it - you can see.
1583
01:03:12,160 --> 01:03:13,800
It's just starting to get taxing.
1584
01:03:14,600 --> 01:03:17,120
The pain in the arms is kicking in,
but he's getting through.
1585
01:03:17,160 --> 01:03:18,640
Go on, Eddie! Go on! Drop down.
1586
01:03:18,720 --> 01:03:20,800
(CHEERING)
Now, get off. Come on, Eddie.
1587
01:03:20,840 --> 01:03:22,600
Grit those teeth, son.
1588
01:03:22,640 --> 01:03:24,080
You've done the hard work.
1589
01:03:24,120 --> 01:03:25,880
Lache off. Yes, Eddie!
1590
01:03:25,960 --> 01:03:28,480
Eddie Burrill has just made it
through the Doorknob Drop.
1591
01:03:28,560 --> 01:03:31,920
The newcomer, one obstacle away
from the Warped Wall
1592
01:03:31,960 --> 01:03:34,760
and hot on the heels of Ben Polson.
1593
01:03:34,800 --> 01:03:36,960
You've got this! Let's go! Come on!
1594
01:03:37,040 --> 01:03:38,720
OK, here's where we're at right now,
Crawf.
1595
01:03:38,800 --> 01:03:42,080
On time, currently it's
Eddie Burrill in second place
1596
01:03:42,120 --> 01:03:43,800
behind Ben Polson.
1597
01:03:43,840 --> 01:03:45,640
Awesome performance so far,
1598
01:03:45,680 --> 01:03:48,000
but that spot's not guaranteed.
1599
01:03:48,080 --> 01:03:50,360
Eddie needs to make it as far
as possible.
1600
01:03:50,400 --> 01:03:53,080
Just contemplating...
1601
01:03:53,120 --> 01:03:55,280
..the Flying Shelf. There he is.
1602
01:03:55,360 --> 01:03:57,720
Needs to lache now. Come on.
Come on, Eddie.
1603
01:03:57,800 --> 01:04:01,840
"This is my moment," as he almost
bumps his head into a shelf.
1604
01:04:01,880 --> 01:04:03,080
Look at the eyes!
1605
01:04:03,160 --> 01:04:05,240
Getting ever so close
to the end of the course.
1606
01:04:05,320 --> 01:04:08,000
Does not wanna give up now.
Oh, no, Eddie!
1607
01:04:09,840 --> 01:04:10,960
Eddie!
1608
01:04:11,000 --> 01:04:12,440
How good was Eddie?
1609
01:04:12,520 --> 01:04:15,360
Eddie was real good, and we thought
he might go all the way.
1610
01:04:15,440 --> 01:04:17,480
Well done, Eddie!
Well done, mate.
1611
01:04:17,520 --> 01:04:20,240
An impressive run from the Barista,
1612
01:04:20,320 --> 01:04:23,120
but the Doorknob Drop -
it fatigued his arms.
1613
01:04:23,200 --> 01:04:25,160
It was a good lache
to the second shelf,
1614
01:04:25,240 --> 01:04:27,280
but he didn't have enough left
in his hands
1615
01:04:27,320 --> 01:04:29,600
to grab the overhang and hold on.
1616
01:04:30,200 --> 01:04:32,400
That was awesome!
1617
01:04:32,440 --> 01:04:33,720
Eddie, ever so close!
1618
01:04:33,800 --> 01:04:36,560
Not too many ninjas have got
that far on the course tonight.
1619
01:04:36,640 --> 01:04:39,120
You must be so pleased.
I am pleased, yeah.
1620
01:04:39,200 --> 01:04:42,400
You think you can go all the way?
Mate, I know I can go all the way.
1621
01:04:42,480 --> 01:04:45,760
You know you can go all the way?
I think the family are waiting
1622
01:04:45,800 --> 01:04:46,840
around there for you, Eddie.
1623
01:04:46,920 --> 01:04:48,640
You go and see 'em. Well done, mate.
We'll see you in the semis.
1624
01:04:48,720 --> 01:04:51,240
Cheers, mate.
Fantastic stuff from Eddie Burrill,
1625
01:04:51,320 --> 01:04:54,400
and, right now, he's on the
Power Tower with Ben Polson,
1626
01:04:54,480 --> 01:04:57,880
who is still the only ninja
to complete the course tonight.
1627
01:04:57,960 --> 01:05:00,440
Ninja twin Danielle Smith
drops to third,
1628
01:05:00,520 --> 01:05:03,720
and Ginger Ninja Tom Nicholson
is now in fifth.
1629
01:05:03,800 --> 01:05:06,720
Nathan Burley, the Ninja Geek,
sits in sixth,
1630
01:05:06,800 --> 01:05:09,280
with the big man Eloni
currently in seventh.
1631
01:05:09,360 --> 01:05:12,480
Super coach Sarah
and rock climber Raphaela
1632
01:05:12,520 --> 01:05:15,120
are also sitting in the top ten.
1633
01:05:15,200 --> 01:05:18,080
But our final ninja in this
heat can change everything.
1634
01:05:18,160 --> 01:05:23,040
After the break, the record-breaker,
the show-stopper - Olivia Vivian!
1635
01:05:28,080 --> 01:05:31,840
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1636
01:05:31,880 --> 01:05:33,920
BEN: OK, deep breaths, Australia.
1637
01:05:34,000 --> 01:05:35,920
This is what we've
all been waiting for.
1638
01:05:35,960 --> 01:05:38,840
She is the only woman to ever make
1639
01:05:38,920 --> 01:05:41,120
the 'Australian Ninja Warrior'
grand final,
1640
01:05:41,160 --> 01:05:42,840
and tonight her other half,
1641
01:05:42,920 --> 01:05:46,400
Ben Polson, has already booked
his spot on the Power Tower.
1642
01:05:46,480 --> 01:05:49,720
Will she join him
and go head to head?
1643
01:05:49,800 --> 01:05:55,000
We're about to find out
as we welcome Olivia Vivian!
1644
01:05:55,040 --> 01:05:56,040
(CHEERING)
1645
01:05:56,080 --> 01:05:59,760
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1646
01:05:59,800 --> 01:06:02,800
(CHEERING)
1647
01:06:02,880 --> 01:06:07,360
My experience on 'Ninja' last year,
to hit a buzzer in the semi-finals,
1648
01:06:07,440 --> 01:06:09,600
and be the first female to do that -
incredible.
1649
01:06:09,680 --> 01:06:11,480
Wow!
REBECCA MADDERN: You are...
1650
01:06:11,520 --> 01:06:14,040
..a superstar!
1651
01:06:14,120 --> 01:06:17,040
But as high as the season
was for me,
1652
01:06:17,120 --> 01:06:19,720
and the incredible achievements
I had along the way,
1653
01:06:19,800 --> 01:06:22,840
for me, it still ended
on a sour note.
1654
01:06:22,880 --> 01:06:24,680
COMMENTATORS: Oh, no!
1655
01:06:24,760 --> 01:06:30,280
When I stumbled, running towards a
tramp right at the end of stage one,
1656
01:06:30,320 --> 01:06:33,680
my heart sank. I was crushed.
1657
01:06:33,720 --> 01:06:34,720
I was devastated.
1658
01:06:35,960 --> 01:06:40,080
Over the last year, I took
a little break, just to reflect.
1659
01:06:41,120 --> 01:06:44,000
I know that, as ninjas, we tend to
be quite hard on ourselves.
1660
01:06:44,040 --> 01:06:45,840
But mistakes happen.
1661
01:06:46,920 --> 01:06:51,080
This is 'Ninja',
and anything can happen to anyone.
1662
01:06:51,160 --> 01:06:53,280
You know, I'm confident
in my abilities,
1663
01:06:53,320 --> 01:06:55,480
and I have nothing to lose.
1664
01:06:56,400 --> 01:06:58,400
Why don't I set my goal
to be the highest?
1665
01:06:58,480 --> 01:07:01,880
Why don't I aim to be
the first female in the world
1666
01:07:01,920 --> 01:07:03,560
to get up Mount Midoriyama?
1667
01:07:05,280 --> 01:07:08,680
I know it's sometimes scary
to say out loud,
1668
01:07:08,760 --> 01:07:11,920
but I don't just wanna be
the top female any more.
1669
01:07:12,000 --> 01:07:13,480
I wanna be the top ninja.
That's my goal.
1670
01:07:14,760 --> 01:07:18,880
I'm just gonna take it one obstacle
at a time and enjoy it.
1671
01:07:18,960 --> 01:07:21,680
'Ninja' is so fun,
and being out on that platform
1672
01:07:21,720 --> 01:07:23,920
and that stage is exhilarating.
1673
01:07:25,040 --> 01:07:26,480
So, going in this year...
1674
01:07:26,520 --> 01:07:28,880
(EXHALES) ..mental game is strong.
1675
01:07:28,920 --> 01:07:31,160
(CHEERING)
1676
01:07:31,200 --> 01:07:33,000
You've got this. Focus.
1677
01:07:33,080 --> 01:07:36,160
The one everyone's been
waiting for - Olivia Vivian.
1678
01:07:36,200 --> 01:07:38,120
One of five women who competed
1679
01:07:38,200 --> 01:07:41,200
in every series of
'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
1680
01:07:41,240 --> 01:07:43,240
She's seen boyfriend Ben Polson
1681
01:07:43,320 --> 01:07:44,960
get to the top of
the Warped Wall tonight.
1682
01:07:45,040 --> 01:07:47,640
She will want to join him
in a good time,
1683
01:07:47,720 --> 01:07:50,920
and maybe take him on
on the Power Tower later.
1684
01:07:50,960 --> 01:07:52,760
Let's go, Liv. Come on.
1685
01:07:52,800 --> 01:07:54,400
(CHEERING)
1686
01:07:54,440 --> 01:07:55,720
Olivia Vivian -
1687
01:07:55,760 --> 01:07:57,840
the last ninja to run in this heat.
1688
01:07:57,920 --> 01:08:02,000
Currently, Ben Polson will face
Eddie Burrill on the Power Tower.
1689
01:08:02,080 --> 01:08:04,360
So, to get there, Olivia needs
to go further than Eddie,
1690
01:08:04,440 --> 01:08:07,240
who just came off on
the Flying Shelf Grab.
1691
01:08:07,280 --> 01:08:09,440
And she's capable of that.
1692
01:08:09,520 --> 01:08:13,760
Let's not forget she went further
than boyfriend Ben Polson last year.
1693
01:08:13,840 --> 01:08:18,360
A superstar and hero to boys
and girls right around the land.
1694
01:08:18,440 --> 01:08:20,720
That's why I'm here tonight -
here to watch her.
1695
01:08:20,800 --> 01:08:23,480
You wanna see her live in the flesh,
and this is your first chance.
1696
01:08:23,520 --> 01:08:25,120
Here she comes, Olivia Vivian.
1697
01:08:25,160 --> 01:08:26,800
On the first obstacle of the night.
1698
01:08:26,840 --> 01:08:29,120
The girl from WA.
1699
01:08:29,200 --> 01:08:32,240
But she's already thinking
about the Power Tower.
1700
01:08:32,320 --> 01:08:34,600
She wants to be the first woman
in Australia to take it on.
1701
01:08:34,680 --> 01:08:37,520
But, first,
she's gotta grab this net.
1702
01:08:37,560 --> 01:08:38,920
Make sure of it!
1703
01:08:40,680 --> 01:08:42,880
And got it! Well done! No problem!
1704
01:08:42,960 --> 01:08:45,360
She carefully makes
her way underneath.
1705
01:08:45,440 --> 01:08:47,600
She's being very meticulous
on the run here.
1706
01:08:47,680 --> 01:08:52,800
Just notice the tension that's,
all of a sudden, gripped this crowd,
1707
01:08:52,880 --> 01:08:54,160
because they know there's
more on the line.
1708
01:08:54,240 --> 01:08:56,400
Shake it off. Shake it off.
They can already sense
1709
01:08:56,480 --> 01:08:59,680
the possibility of Olivia versus Ben
on the Power Tower.
1710
01:08:59,720 --> 01:09:01,400
Oh, yes!
1711
01:09:01,480 --> 01:09:03,160
She makes it through
the Bridge of Blades.
1712
01:09:03,240 --> 01:09:05,080
Catch your breath.
Catch your breath.
1713
01:09:05,120 --> 01:09:06,480
Now gets ready for the pole.
1714
01:09:08,000 --> 01:09:09,520
That was quick.
1715
01:09:09,600 --> 01:09:10,880
And this is the one
that Ben Polson said
1716
01:09:10,920 --> 01:09:12,520
you need to have good technique.
1717
01:09:12,600 --> 01:09:15,960
And only he and Eddie Burrill
have beaten this obstacle.
1718
01:09:17,440 --> 01:09:18,760
What is going through her head?
1719
01:09:20,120 --> 01:09:22,480
Not sure all them thoughts
are positive up there.
1720
01:09:22,560 --> 01:09:26,240
Seen so many ninjas fallen off
on the Doorknob Drop.
1721
01:09:30,160 --> 01:09:32,200
There we go. On to the second one.
1722
01:09:32,240 --> 01:09:33,600
Transferring that weight.
1723
01:09:33,680 --> 01:09:36,960
Now watch the swing.
She uses that momentum.
1724
01:09:37,040 --> 01:09:39,000
And, now, she reaches up to
the next line.
1725
01:09:40,440 --> 01:09:42,600
You'd imagine being light and strong
1726
01:09:42,680 --> 01:09:44,840
is a massive advantage
on this obstacle.
1727
01:09:44,920 --> 01:09:48,800
Down it drops.
Now she has to make that transition.
1728
01:09:49,840 --> 01:09:51,520
WOMAN: Go, girl!
Yes!
1729
01:09:51,560 --> 01:09:53,440
She is in full control.
1730
01:09:53,480 --> 01:09:54,600
Lock it in.
1731
01:09:54,640 --> 01:09:56,800
You can hear Ben Polson on the side.
1732
01:09:56,880 --> 01:09:58,640
She might be taking him on
in the Power Tower!
1733
01:09:58,720 --> 01:10:00,280
Come on. You've got it.
But at the moment,
1734
01:10:00,360 --> 01:10:03,120
she needs to deal with
this second door.
1735
01:10:03,160 --> 01:10:04,480
Up to the top she goes.
1736
01:10:05,920 --> 01:10:07,800
Can she hang on as it comes down?
1737
01:10:08,960 --> 01:10:13,200
Yes, she can! One lache away.
1738
01:10:13,240 --> 01:10:14,360
Go, Olivia!
1739
01:10:14,400 --> 01:10:15,600
She does it!
1740
01:10:15,680 --> 01:10:17,880
Olivia Vivian completes
the Doorknob Drop!
1741
01:10:17,920 --> 01:10:21,040
Look what it means to the crowd!
1742
01:10:21,120 --> 01:10:23,520
Look what it means to Olivia Vivian!
What a champion.
1743
01:10:23,600 --> 01:10:26,720
Olivia Vivian, so pleased
to get through the Doorknob Drop,
1744
01:10:26,800 --> 01:10:28,800
but your work isn't over yet.
Don't go celebrating.
1745
01:10:28,840 --> 01:10:29,960
Take your rest.
1746
01:10:30,000 --> 01:10:31,000
Don't rush.
1747
01:10:31,080 --> 01:10:36,040
And now for the moment of truth -
the Flying Shelf Grab.
1748
01:10:36,120 --> 01:10:38,120
This is where Eddie Burrill
came off.
1749
01:10:38,160 --> 01:10:40,120
If Olivia completes this obstacle,
1750
01:10:40,200 --> 01:10:44,640
she's guaranteed a place
on the Power Tower against Ben.
1751
01:10:44,720 --> 01:10:47,320
Just grit through it.
It's three throws - that's it.
1752
01:10:47,360 --> 01:10:50,520
(CHEERING)
1753
01:10:50,600 --> 01:10:52,800
This is the sign of a ninja
who's got experience,
1754
01:10:52,880 --> 01:10:55,720
because you can see Olivia Vivian
resting those hands.
1755
01:10:55,800 --> 01:10:58,280
They've been tested, big time,
on the doorknobs,
1756
01:10:58,320 --> 01:11:00,080
so she wants to make sure
1757
01:11:00,160 --> 01:11:02,760
they're going to be ready
for this next obstacle.
1758
01:11:02,840 --> 01:11:04,680
Be aggressive with the throws.
Be aggressive with the catches.
1759
01:11:04,720 --> 01:11:06,120
This is the moment.
1760
01:11:06,200 --> 01:11:08,360
This is where you've gotta dig
into all that training
1761
01:11:08,440 --> 01:11:10,920
that you've been doing for a long,
long time, and believe.
1762
01:11:10,960 --> 01:11:12,720
This is you, all day.
1763
01:11:13,440 --> 01:11:17,720
Let's go quiet for a moment
and just watch this.
1764
01:11:17,760 --> 01:11:19,040
That's it.
1765
01:11:19,080 --> 01:11:20,280
Aggressive catch. Let's go.
1766
01:11:20,360 --> 01:11:22,600
There she goes. Lache on to
the first of the shelves.
1767
01:11:24,400 --> 01:11:26,000
Swinging them legs.
1768
01:11:26,040 --> 01:11:27,080
On to the second.
1769
01:11:27,160 --> 01:11:28,360
Oh, my gosh.
Yes.
1770
01:11:29,400 --> 01:11:32,920
This is impressive.
This is unbelievable.
1771
01:11:32,960 --> 01:11:35,560
Yes! Olivia Vivian!
1772
01:11:35,640 --> 01:11:37,840
She just needs to land this
to beat Eddie Burrill.
1773
01:11:37,880 --> 01:11:39,120
BOTH: Oh!
1774
01:11:39,200 --> 01:11:41,880
She's landed it,
but hang on a moment.
1775
01:11:41,920 --> 01:11:43,240
She's hurt her back.
1776
01:11:44,560 --> 01:11:46,320
No, she's OK!
1777
01:11:46,400 --> 01:11:48,240
(CHEERING)
She gives the double thumbs-up.
1778
01:11:48,280 --> 01:11:49,280
Oh, my goodness.
1779
01:11:49,320 --> 01:11:52,040
The most awkward landing I've seen.
1780
01:11:52,120 --> 01:11:54,320
You could see she was
just about to slip off,
1781
01:11:54,400 --> 01:11:57,480
but she just made it.
That has taken the wind out of her.
1782
01:11:57,560 --> 01:11:59,720
She's bounced straight back up,
she's given the thumbs up,
1783
01:11:59,800 --> 01:12:02,320
and now she's gonna go for
the Warped Wall.
1784
01:12:02,400 --> 01:12:04,480
ALL CHANT: Beat the wall!
Beat the wall!
1785
01:12:04,520 --> 01:12:06,240
She's already made the Power Tower.
1786
01:12:06,320 --> 01:12:09,880
Can she be the second Ninja
to complete the course tonight?
1787
01:12:09,920 --> 01:12:11,120
Yes.
1788
01:12:11,160 --> 01:12:14,120
And now here she goes.
1789
01:12:14,160 --> 01:12:15,280
Shakes the hands.
1790
01:12:15,320 --> 01:12:16,480
Moves the legs.
1791
01:12:16,560 --> 01:12:19,280
She's, up, up and away!
Oh, yeah!
1792
01:12:19,320 --> 01:12:20,520
Yes!
1793
01:12:20,600 --> 01:12:23,000
What the hell is this move?
Oh, no! What are you doing?!
1794
01:12:23,080 --> 01:12:27,000
Hey, Olivia! Settle down!
Get up and hit the buzzer!
1795
01:12:27,080 --> 01:12:29,720
Don't want you to slide back down!
Here she comes. Yes, yes, yes!
1796
01:12:29,800 --> 01:12:33,200
(BUZZER BLARES)
Olivia Vivian does it again!
1797
01:12:33,240 --> 01:12:34,640
(SCREAMS)
1798
01:12:34,680 --> 01:12:36,720
Now, that's what I'm talking about.
1799
01:12:36,800 --> 01:12:38,360
That's what Shane Crawford
came to see.
1800
01:12:38,440 --> 01:12:41,200
That's what I'm talking about.
That is incredible!
1801
01:12:42,440 --> 01:12:44,280
Oh, my goodness.
What did we just witness?
1802
01:12:44,320 --> 01:12:45,960
How did you do that?
1803
01:12:46,040 --> 01:12:48,440
How did you recover
after that landing?
1804
01:12:48,520 --> 01:12:51,600
I'm, like...
When I was slipping off,
1805
01:12:51,640 --> 01:12:53,400
all I could think was,
1806
01:12:53,440 --> 01:12:55,000
"I'm gonna land in the water."
1807
01:12:55,800 --> 01:12:57,000
And I didn't!
1808
01:12:57,040 --> 01:12:58,040
(LAUGHS)
1809
01:12:58,080 --> 01:13:00,760
Olivia Vivian, ladies and gentlemen!
1810
01:13:00,840 --> 01:13:02,760
Oh, superstar.
Now, listen,
1811
01:13:02,840 --> 01:13:05,000
I've got a feeling you know
who you're up against
1812
01:13:05,040 --> 01:13:06,680
on the Power Tower.
1813
01:13:06,720 --> 01:13:08,360
Oh-ho! Oh, my god.
1814
01:13:08,440 --> 01:13:10,880
I think he's out of shape
at the moment.
1815
01:13:10,960 --> 01:13:14,280
(CHUCKLES)
What is your definition of in shape?
1816
01:13:14,360 --> 01:13:16,440
It's gonna make for
an awkward conversation.
1817
01:13:16,520 --> 01:13:18,600
We'll let you guys go
and have that chat right now.
1818
01:13:18,640 --> 01:13:20,440
Ladies and gentlemen, come on!
1819
01:13:20,520 --> 01:13:23,840
One of Australia's favourites,
Olivia Vivian!
1820
01:13:23,920 --> 01:13:27,200
The queen of 'Australian
Ninja Warrior' does it again,
1821
01:13:27,240 --> 01:13:28,760
dominating the course.
1822
01:13:28,840 --> 01:13:30,360
And, just like her boyfriend,
Ben Polson,
1823
01:13:30,400 --> 01:13:32,920
she took a strategic approach,
1824
01:13:33,000 --> 01:13:35,720
taking the time to recover
her grip strength
1825
01:13:35,760 --> 01:13:37,920
so she could finish every obstacle
1826
01:13:37,960 --> 01:13:40,040
and become only the second Ninja
1827
01:13:40,080 --> 01:13:42,360
to hit that buzzer tonight.
1828
01:13:42,400 --> 01:13:43,680
(CHEERING)
1829
01:13:43,720 --> 01:13:45,400
And with that amazing performance,
1830
01:13:45,480 --> 01:13:47,480
let's take a look at
the final leader board.
1831
01:13:47,560 --> 01:13:51,720
Incredibly, it's Ben Polson first,
Olivia Vivian second -
1832
01:13:51,800 --> 01:13:54,840
up against each other
on the Power Tower.
1833
01:13:54,920 --> 01:13:57,000
It was a great performance
from Eddie Burrill,
1834
01:13:57,040 --> 01:13:58,960
but he's squeezed into third.
1835
01:13:59,000 --> 01:14:01,680
Ninja twin Danielle Smith is fifth.
1836
01:14:01,760 --> 01:14:04,920
Freddie's favourite,
the Ginger Ninja, is seventh.
1837
01:14:05,000 --> 01:14:07,720
Ninja Geek Nathan Burley
is in tenth spot.
1838
01:14:07,800 --> 01:14:11,840
Eloni Vunakece makes it through
to the semi-finals in 14th,
1839
01:14:11,920 --> 01:14:16,360
as does Ashlin Herbert's other half,
Sarah Blackmore. She's in 15th,
1840
01:14:16,440 --> 01:14:21,400
while Raphaela Wiget claims the
16th and final semi-final spot.
1841
01:14:21,440 --> 01:14:22,920
(CHEERING)
1842
01:14:23,000 --> 01:14:26,240
And there they are.
It's all smiles now,
1843
01:14:26,320 --> 01:14:29,760
but they are about to go
head to head on the Power Tower.
1844
01:14:29,840 --> 01:14:31,680
I know. (CHUCKLES)
That was so hard.
1845
01:14:31,720 --> 01:14:33,440
Didn't I tell you that before?
1846
01:14:33,480 --> 01:14:35,240
You thought that was hard, Olivia?
1847
01:14:35,320 --> 01:14:39,000
Wait till you see what
we've got for you next.
1848
01:14:39,040 --> 01:14:41,880
Get ready for the Power Tower.
1849
01:14:41,920 --> 01:14:43,560
This is the dream match-up.
1850
01:14:43,640 --> 01:14:45,640
This is what any promoter
would want.
1851
01:14:45,720 --> 01:14:47,320
(CHUCKLES)
A big boxing bout -
1852
01:14:47,360 --> 01:14:48,400
we've got it right here.
1853
01:14:48,480 --> 01:14:49,880
And guess what?
Here's the promotion.
1854
01:14:49,960 --> 01:14:53,000
The Power Tower -
Olivia Vivian and Ben Polson,
1855
01:14:53,080 --> 01:14:56,800
head to head. Boyfriend and
girlfriend. It's coming right up.
1856
01:15:02,080 --> 01:15:06,800
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
1857
01:15:06,880 --> 01:15:09,320
BEN: Welcome back to
the finale of this heat
1858
01:15:09,400 --> 01:15:11,480
of 'Australian Ninja Warrior',
and it all comes down to this -
1859
01:15:11,520 --> 01:15:14,400
the Power Tower. Ninja versus Ninja.
1860
01:15:14,480 --> 01:15:16,920
The battle between boyfriend
and girlfriend.
1861
01:15:16,960 --> 01:15:18,960
Can you believe it? Olivia Vivian
1862
01:15:19,000 --> 01:15:20,480
and Ben Polson.
1863
01:15:20,560 --> 01:15:23,920
On the line, a massive
ten-second time advantage
1864
01:15:23,960 --> 01:15:25,920
heading into the semi-final.
1865
01:15:26,000 --> 01:15:29,320
CRAWF: That could be the difference
between making the grand final
1866
01:15:29,400 --> 01:15:31,920
and heading home.
Who will hit the buzzer first
1867
01:15:31,960 --> 01:15:33,840
to claim it? Olivia,
1868
01:15:33,920 --> 01:15:36,760
the first woman in the world
to be on the Power Tower?
1869
01:15:36,800 --> 01:15:39,040
Or Ben, a giant among ninjas?
1870
01:15:39,120 --> 01:15:42,880
Big, determined
and with a point to prove.
1871
01:15:42,920 --> 01:15:45,200
Here they come.
1872
01:15:45,240 --> 01:15:46,640
So, here's the match-up between
1873
01:15:46,680 --> 01:15:49,000
Olivia Vivian and Ben Polson.
1874
01:15:49,040 --> 01:15:50,320
Ben, obviously,
1875
01:15:50,360 --> 01:15:51,840
has a massive height advantage.
1876
01:15:51,880 --> 01:15:53,080
He also has the reach
1877
01:15:53,120 --> 01:15:55,000
and the jump on Olivia.
1878
01:15:55,040 --> 01:15:57,240
But Olivia is lighter,
1879
01:15:57,280 --> 01:15:59,080
and, more importantly, as a former
1880
01:15:59,120 --> 01:16:01,840
Olympic gymnast, she's agile.
1881
01:16:01,880 --> 01:16:03,160
This will be close.
1882
01:16:03,200 --> 01:16:07,240
(CHEERING)
1883
01:16:07,320 --> 01:16:09,600
I'm on the edge of my seat
for this one, Crawf.
1884
01:16:09,640 --> 01:16:10,840
Me too, Ben.
1885
01:16:10,920 --> 01:16:13,440
Let's have a look at
this beast of an obstacle.
1886
01:16:13,520 --> 01:16:17,400
The first stage of the Power Tower
is five steps,
1887
01:16:17,440 --> 01:16:20,920
each 1.5m high - massive.
1888
01:16:21,000 --> 01:16:25,040
At the top, ninjas will leap on
the round monkey bars,
1889
01:16:25,080 --> 01:16:26,320
shimmy around
1890
01:16:26,400 --> 01:16:32,000
and descend 5.5m down the U-bar
to the unsteady horizontal beam.
1891
01:16:32,040 --> 01:16:33,760
This is a real pressure point.
1892
01:16:33,840 --> 01:16:36,520
If you fall off,
it's OK to get back on.
1893
01:16:36,560 --> 01:16:37,600
After traversing the beam,
1894
01:16:37,680 --> 01:16:41,080
it's a challenge climbing
back up the vertical pole
1895
01:16:41,160 --> 01:16:45,760
to the monkey bars,
followed by a lache down the middle.
1896
01:16:45,840 --> 01:16:47,560
And, finally,
it's a race to hit the buzzer
1897
01:16:47,600 --> 01:16:49,920
and claim that ten-second advantage.
1898
01:16:51,080 --> 01:16:54,520
As you can see, the crowd
cannot wait for this one.
1899
01:16:54,600 --> 01:16:58,120
Ben Polson versus Olivia Vivian
for that all-important
1900
01:16:58,200 --> 01:17:00,520
time advantage and,
more importantly,
1901
01:17:00,560 --> 01:17:02,400
massive bragging rights.
1902
01:17:02,440 --> 01:17:03,880
Here we go.
1903
01:17:03,920 --> 01:17:05,440
Are you nervous?
1904
01:17:05,480 --> 01:17:07,640
I'm very nervous. Are you nervous?
1905
01:17:07,720 --> 01:17:10,320
Imagine how
they're feeling right now.
1906
01:17:10,360 --> 01:17:13,000
It's Power Tower time.
1907
01:17:13,040 --> 01:17:14,200
(CHEERING)
1908
01:17:14,280 --> 01:17:17,440
A ten-second time advantage
in the semis is on the line.
1909
01:17:19,280 --> 01:17:20,360
(BEEPING)
1910
01:17:20,440 --> 01:17:23,120
Here they go! Ben Polson off
to a flying start.
1911
01:17:23,160 --> 01:17:25,200
Olivia Vivian not too far away.
1912
01:17:25,240 --> 01:17:26,440
Boyfriend versus girlfriend,
1913
01:17:26,520 --> 01:17:28,960
and the boyfriend's got
a big advantage at the moment.
1914
01:17:29,040 --> 01:17:32,080
Up, over the top, on to the bars.
They're moving really well.
1915
01:17:32,160 --> 01:17:35,160
But have a look at Olivia
swinging and down into the U-bar!
1916
01:17:35,240 --> 01:17:36,560
Wow!
Now the tricky bit.
1917
01:17:36,600 --> 01:17:38,280
It's like a tightrope.
1918
01:17:38,360 --> 01:17:39,720
Is he gonna get the shakes?
He's got the shakes!
1919
01:17:39,800 --> 01:17:40,920
Oh!
And he's down!
1920
01:17:40,960 --> 01:17:42,160
This is her chance!
1921
01:17:42,200 --> 01:17:43,520
Olivia Vivian is still up above.
1922
01:17:43,560 --> 01:17:44,600
He's trying to get back up.
1923
01:17:44,680 --> 01:17:45,760
Oh!
And now Olivia's gone down!
1924
01:17:45,800 --> 01:17:47,160
She's off as well.
1925
01:17:47,240 --> 01:17:48,920
The balance just wasn't there.
Olivia tries to get back up
1926
01:17:49,000 --> 01:17:51,520
on to the bar.
Ben Polson's on the bar.
1927
01:17:51,560 --> 01:17:53,720
Now he starts to head up that pole.
1928
01:17:53,800 --> 01:17:55,560
Olivia,
you'd better get a move along -
1929
01:17:55,600 --> 01:17:56,960
otherwise he's going to get you.
1930
01:17:57,040 --> 01:17:59,680
There's only inches in this
at the moment.
1931
01:17:59,760 --> 01:18:02,640
Don't you worry about Olivia.
She's cracking away at the heels.
1932
01:18:02,680 --> 01:18:03,720
Ben Polson!
1933
01:18:03,800 --> 01:18:06,200
Chivalry is dead in Australia,
ladies and gentlemen.
1934
01:18:06,240 --> 01:18:08,200
It's all coming down to this.
1935
01:18:08,280 --> 01:18:11,160
A big lache from Ben Polson.
He makes it!
1936
01:18:11,240 --> 01:18:13,240
Here comes Olivia, making a run!
Will she get him?
1937
01:18:13,320 --> 01:18:15,400
Right towards the...
BOTH: Oh!
1938
01:18:15,440 --> 01:18:18,080
But who hit the buzzer first?
1939
01:18:18,120 --> 01:18:19,400
Olivia came from nowhere!
1940
01:18:19,480 --> 01:18:21,720
I don't know who won!
Who was it?
1941
01:18:21,760 --> 01:18:23,600
We may need the photo finish.
1942
01:18:23,680 --> 01:18:25,920
My goodness.
Oh, my lord.
1943
01:18:26,000 --> 01:18:28,600
Let's have another look at
that incredible conclusion.
1944
01:18:28,680 --> 01:18:31,760
Here they both are,
in the monkey bars,
1945
01:18:31,800 --> 01:18:33,520
heading flat out for the platform.
1946
01:18:33,600 --> 01:18:36,720
Olivia had made up so much time
by this point.
1947
01:18:36,800 --> 01:18:39,760
She's right on his shoulder
for the last swing.
1948
01:18:39,800 --> 01:18:42,000
But who hit the buzzer first?
1949
01:18:42,040 --> 01:18:43,880
It's Ben Polson!
1950
01:18:43,960 --> 01:18:46,280
Ben Polson pulls it
out of the bag...
1951
01:18:46,360 --> 01:18:47,880
Whoo!
..and wins an epic race.
1952
01:18:48,600 --> 01:18:50,360
He'll take that crucial
1953
01:18:50,440 --> 01:18:54,360
ten-second time advantage
into the semi-finals.
1954
01:18:54,400 --> 01:18:55,960
Oh!
1955
01:18:56,000 --> 01:18:58,080
(LAUGHS) Well, that run had it all -
1956
01:18:58,120 --> 01:18:59,440
falls,
1957
01:18:59,480 --> 01:19:01,360
photo finishes,
1958
01:19:01,400 --> 01:19:02,720
and now it's got fireworks.
1959
01:19:05,000 --> 01:19:06,840
Just have a look how close this was!
1960
01:19:06,880 --> 01:19:08,920
Oh, it's a split-second call!
1961
01:19:08,960 --> 01:19:10,160
It was an amazing lunge.
1962
01:19:10,200 --> 01:19:12,840
Never gave up, did Olivia Vivian.
1963
01:19:12,920 --> 01:19:15,800
Ben Polson too good,
but what a superstar she is.
1964
01:19:15,880 --> 01:19:18,840
Boy, oh boy.
And what about Olivia?
1965
01:19:18,920 --> 01:19:22,960
She almost won it, but it's Ben that
takes the ten-second time advantage
1966
01:19:23,040 --> 01:19:26,120
over his rival and girlfriend,
Olivia.
1967
01:19:26,200 --> 01:19:27,720
Ben, Olivia,
that was a tight finish.
1968
01:19:27,800 --> 01:19:30,080
Was the Power Tower
a little bit harder
1969
01:19:30,120 --> 01:19:31,440
than you thought it was gonna be?
1970
01:19:31,520 --> 01:19:33,720
It's... I'll tell you, it's
freaking intimidating from up there.
1971
01:19:33,760 --> 01:19:36,200
I'm not good with heights, so...
1972
01:19:36,280 --> 01:19:38,880
I enjoyed it, but, man, she...
she had me at the end there.
1973
01:19:38,960 --> 01:19:41,040
It was tight, Olivia.
You was clawing him back, wasn't ya?
1974
01:19:41,120 --> 01:19:42,880
When he fell off the balance,
I was like,
1975
01:19:42,920 --> 01:19:44,400
"Ooh! I could have a chance."
1976
01:19:44,480 --> 01:19:47,000
And then my bar started,
like, swaying side to side.
1977
01:19:47,080 --> 01:19:49,560
And I was, like... Oh, that was
really tricky. That was hard.
1978
01:19:49,640 --> 01:19:51,600
Yeah, but what's happened
between you two?
1979
01:19:51,680 --> 01:19:53,880
All the way through, it's been,
"Oh, we're supporting each other.
1980
01:19:53,960 --> 01:19:56,440
"All want to do well."
That just went out the window!
1981
01:19:56,520 --> 01:19:59,800
Every man, woman for himself!
We were scrambling out there.
1982
01:19:59,880 --> 01:20:01,640
Honestly,
we both really did want it.
1983
01:20:01,720 --> 01:20:04,280
And I knew I had the advantage
at the start, so I took that.
1984
01:20:04,360 --> 01:20:06,280
But, man, she had me
on that second half,
1985
01:20:06,360 --> 01:20:08,680
and I knew you would as well.
Great race.
1986
01:20:08,720 --> 01:20:10,600
Great to watch. Ben, Crawf,
1987
01:20:10,680 --> 01:20:13,120
back to you lads.
CRAWF: Congratulations, Ben Polson.
1988
01:20:13,200 --> 01:20:17,840
Bad luck, Olivia Vivian. And well
done to all our ninjas tonight.
1989
01:20:17,880 --> 01:20:19,280
An absolutely incredible finish,
1990
01:20:19,360 --> 01:20:21,560
and just a taste of what
we've still got to come
1991
01:20:21,640 --> 01:20:25,480
when we return tomorrow night
on 'Australian Ninja Warrior'.
1992
01:20:27,400 --> 01:20:28,760
Tomorrow night...
1993
01:20:28,800 --> 01:20:30,240
The mo's back for season four,
1994
01:20:30,320 --> 01:20:32,520
and this time I've got my eyes
set on the Power Tower.
1995
01:20:32,560 --> 01:20:33,800
..Rebecca Maddern returns...
1996
01:20:33,840 --> 01:20:35,800
Pump, pump, pump, pump, pump! Yes!
1997
01:20:35,840 --> 01:20:38,120
..in time to see...
1998
01:20:38,200 --> 01:20:39,560
I'm feeling better than
I have ever before.
1999
01:20:39,600 --> 01:20:41,360
..'Ninja' royalty...
2000
01:20:41,400 --> 01:20:43,320
(ROARS)
2001
01:20:43,360 --> 01:20:44,720
..taking on a brand-new breed...
2002
01:20:44,800 --> 01:20:46,920
WOMAN: I've trained
for moments like this.
2003
01:20:46,960 --> 01:20:48,200
I'm focused and ready to go.
2004
01:20:48,240 --> 01:20:49,960
..including the fast,
2005
01:20:50,000 --> 01:20:51,200
the inspirational...
2006
01:20:51,280 --> 01:20:54,920
It was, really, ten days of
immense pain and suffering
2007
01:20:54,960 --> 01:20:57,840
for a really beautiful goal.
2008
01:20:57,880 --> 01:21:00,400
..and the unusual.
2009
01:21:00,480 --> 01:21:02,800
His brain is half,
my brain is half, and, together,
2010
01:21:02,880 --> 01:21:03,960
it's one whole.
Whole brain.
2011
01:21:04,040 --> 01:21:06,320
Another 'Ninja versus Ninja'
battle...
2012
01:21:06,360 --> 01:21:07,520
I don't care about any other ninja.
2013
01:21:07,600 --> 01:21:09,320
I've gotta beat Matt.
That's what it all comes down to.
2014
01:21:09,400 --> 01:21:12,920
..awaits on the almighty
Power Tower...
2015
01:21:14,360 --> 01:21:15,800
..as we continue the search
2016
01:21:15,840 --> 01:21:19,720
for Australia's first Ninja Warrior.
2017
01:21:19,760 --> 01:21:22,760
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
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