Total Victory
June 6, 2008
If you reside within 400 miles of Ann Arbor MI, you will not want to miss Levi Meeuwenberg’s appearance at the Ann Arbor District Library on Monday June 9 (7pm). Meeuwenberg's triumphant effort at the 20th Sasuke competition (known around these parts as "Ninja Warrior") has made the man a true American hero. From the AAD Library:
"100 competitors take on a brutal 4-stage obstacle course. In the 20 times the contest has been held, the course has only been completed twice. Sasuke now airs in the US as Ninja Warrior on G4, and for the past two Sasuke competitions, G4 has selected American contenders (via the American Ninja Challenge) to travel to Japan to appear on the show alongside the Japanese competitors. Both times, Ann Arbor has been represented in Japan; last fall, Ann Arbor native and Michigan State student Colin Bell appeared on the show, but failed on the Spider Jump of the first stage. This spring, Traverse City native and current Ann Arbor Resident Levi Meeuwenberg traveled to Japan and outlasted all the Japanese competitors to be the last man standing!"
Who woulda figured Ann Arbor to be such a hotbed of ninja activity?
Meeuwenberg's kung-fu grip (understandably) gave out on the brutal Cliff Hanger portion of the Third stage. Besides going further than any American, he's the first US citizen to best Ninja Warrior All-Star legend Makoto Nagano, who uncharacteristically lost his balance on the Second stage's Downhill Jump. I assume the Franklin Mint will be commemorating the accomplishment with a set of plates. Possibly a series of collectible coins.
See Also:
G4 Ninja Warrior site
Sasuke Wiki page
Makoto Nagano official website
Ann Arbor Library appearance details
NinjaWarriorTV.com
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