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Charlie Ball advances to semifinals on 'American Ninja Warrior

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Charlie Ball advances to semifinals on 'American Ninja Warrior

Summary

Charlie Ball from Readington made a strong debut on Season 18 of NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior,' securing a spot in the semifinals after placing fourth in a qualifying round on June 29. He completed the course in 57 seconds, demonstrating considerable skill by finishing five initial obstacles quickly and unlocking the Mega Wall challenge. At age 16, Ball expressed his excitement about competing in the adult version of the show, noting the different atmosphere compared to 'American Ninja Warrior Junior.' He will return to compete in the racing portion on July 13, facing two other contestants on identical courses.

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Key Details

•Charlie Ball placed fourth in his debut episode of 'American Ninja Warrior.'
•He completed the course in 57 seconds and advanced to the semifinals.
•Ball will compete again on July 13 in the racing portion of the show.
•He has trained rigorously since he was four years old.
•Ball aims to serve as a role model for younger competitors.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Readington teen advances on 'American Ninja Warrior' debut

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A Readington teen turned heads in his 'American Ninja Warrior' debut. Charlie Ball posted one of the night's fastest runs and advanced to the semis.
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