Catanzaro

On the day of the competition, Catanzaro goes through the workout one more time.

Can Kacy Catanzaro be the first woman to win 'American Ninja Warrior'?

“I watched the Japanese version with my dad growing up,” Catanzaro says.

At an even five feet tall, Catanzaro is the shortest competitor in this season of Ninja Warrior, but average for a gymnast.

It is fitting then, that New Jersey native Kacy Catanzaro may become the American Ninja.

Later on he joined the Cistercians of Cortale, near Catanzaro, and there took vows.