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LEILA: Last year,
two Aussies broke the record

for the highest Warped Wall,

and tonight your favourites are back

to smash even more records.

If there's ever a chance
for a record to be broken,

it's with the crew
you're gonna see today.

WILL: It's Australia Ninja Warrior -
Record Breakers...

ZAK: These are elite ninjas,

and to have to go to your limit
against the best of the best

is something special.

..where ninjas aim to go higher...

He's done it!
(LAUGHS)

..faster...

(KLAXON BLARES)

..further...

He can't believe it!
He is not...

He can't believe it!

..and... whatever this is

in a dash for $75,000 cash.

That's pretty appetising.

In a night of fun...

I'm the oldest guy out there,
I'm the shortest guy out there,

and the rest of them all have hair.

..fierce competition...

You're going down!

..and fingers crossed,
new world records.

There'll be a record set.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Welcome to Australian Ninja Warrior -
Record Breakers.

Tonight, a whole host of
your favourite superstar ninjas

and some thrilling new team talents

are ready to do what it says
on the tin - break some records.

I'm Leila McKinnon.

And we're Will.
And Woody.

Last year we had Australian
and world records broken.

And tonight we want more breakage.

Absolutely, we do.

There are five events tonight.

Three have world records
that our ninjas are aiming to smash -

the Super Salmon Ladder,

the longest lache
on the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab,

and the Rising Mega Warped Wall.

There are also two brand-new events
as well.

The Spring Forward Face-Off.

We're gonna have a series
of knock-out sprints

and the Big Dipper
Freestyle Challenge,

where you will see ninjas
use obstacles

in ways we've never seen before.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Now, there's more than just pride
on the line.

Over the night
there's a whopping $75,000

worth of prize money on offer,

with the winner on each obstacle

grabbing themselves
a very tasty $15,000.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

To be asked to be part of the
Record Breakers is such an honour.

This is, like, a really elite
section of the sport.

OLIVIA: Last year
we did it for the first time

and none of us knew how fun
it was going to be.

It's one of those nights

where all the ninjas kind of
just let their hair out,

and they get to relax,
they get to have fun,

and we all get to watch one another.

WOMAN: Everyone who got invited
is the best of the best.

MAN: Everyone's at the top
of their game, looking good,

and, yeah,
it's all on the table tonight.

If there's ever a chance
for a record to be broken,

it's with the crew
you're gonna see today.

Guys, we know the ninjas
love going for these records.

Without the pressure
of regular competition,

they can really express themselves,

have a bit of fun,
and dare I say it, show off?

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

OK, let's not wait a moment longer.

It's time to kick off the action

with the night's very first
world record attempt.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

WOODY: It's not just
the Salmon Ladder.

It's a 35-rung Super Salmon Ladder
inside Mount Midoriyama.

This soars four storeys
into the air -

seven times further than
our standard Super Salmon Ladder.

The winner is the one
who goes highest up the ladder

in the quickest time.

WILL: With a record to smash
and $15,000 at stake,

these ninjas will have one attempt
to conquer the impossible.

Zak Stolz was the first back-to-back
champ in Australia.

He picked up 100 grand last night
for his efforts

and he set the Australian record
last year,

but he wants to conquer the world.

MAN: Zak! He is the king!

ZAK: Last year I set the record
of 35 rungs in 32 seconds.

I know, in the States,
they did 35 in about 17 seconds.

So, my goal tonight
is to try and beat that.

I've been practising a lot.

I'm actually really excited
to try and do some double moves.

Going for speed
definitely opens you up for error.

So, it's entirely possible
I come off on the eighth rung,

but I'm not gonna try and muck
around being careful.

If I fall, I fall.

And returning to
the Super Salmon Ladder

for his second time
in Record Breakers,

it's 'Barefoot Ninja' Dan Mason.

MAN: Last year I made a mistake
towards the end

'cause I was going for time.

This year, I've got that experience.

So, yeah, hopefully I can prove
that I'm the master of it

After having a year off,
recovering from a broken back,

season one champion Fred Dorrington

came back fighting this season,

but his stellar return
was shockingly cut short

and he's back to settle the score.

I want some redemption
on that Salmon Ladder.

I stuffed it up in the grand final -
it was a simple slip,

and I just want to show

that I've got so much more
to give on this obstacle.

And 17-year-old Saxon Johnstone.

He got all the way to grand final
three and came fourth overall.

I feel like I shouldn't be here -

like I missed a turn
on the school bus,

but hopefully I can give them
a run for their money

and just show everyone
what I've got.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

The first ninja to attempt
the Super Salmon Ladder tonight

is season one winner Fred Dorrington.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Let's go, Fred!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Ahh, the fireworks going off,
the flames exploding,

and Fred Dorrington heading
where he belongs -

up Mount Midoriyama's
Super Salmon Ladder.

It is a long way up, Leila.
It sure is.

It's absolutely massive, sitting
a terrifying four storeys high,

and remember, in normal competition,

they only have to do
two or three rungs.

This has 35.

It's actually crazy to think
that a year ago,

this bloke broke his back

and he's now fully recovered and
taking on the Super Salmon Ladder.

Keep in mind he was bitterly
disappointed

as well when he went out this year.

Like, genuine heartbreak.

Well, if he's fastest to the top,
$15,000 might help ease that pain.

(CHIME SOUNDS)

Here we go.

Oh, jeez, rocky start.
Not a great start.

Keep in mind -
to beat the world record,

he's gotta be doing
two rungs at a time.

Zak's current record,
the Australian record,

is 35 rungs in less than 32 seconds.

MAN: Fix it! Fix it!

Oh, can he correct? Yes, he can.

He's up, he's up! This is really
solid from Fred Dorrington. 15!

He's getting close to halfway,
Leila.

Can he keep the speed up?

Because keep in mind fatigue's
gonna hit him at some stage.

15 rungs to go.

Here we go.
Come on, Fred! Come on, Fred!

Only Zak made it to the top
last season.

If Fred can get there,
he's a good chance at 15K.

25, 26.
Eight rungs to go!

Come on, Fred! Come on!

Come on, Fred!

Here we go!
Come on, Fred! Come on!

He's getting near the top!

(BUZZER SOUNDS)
Ohh!

He's off!
Off!

So close!

Incredible effort
from Fred Dorrington.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

28 rungs up the Super Salmon Ladder.

Huge effort from
the season one champ!

Freddy Dorrington, mate, I'm gonna
be honest, it was a tough start.

You had the bar off line pretty much
on your first Salmon Ladder.

FRED: Yeah, well, you know,
from last year,

I think everyone did that,

so I thought that was what,
you know, tradition was.

Absolutely -
you're a season one winner,

so I can see why
you wanna stick with tradition,

but run me through it, mate.

How did you feel?
You've done pretty well.

Is it enough to win?

Oh, look, I've put down, I think,
a reasonable score.

I would have liked to have gone
all the way to the top,

but, hey, happy with that,

and it's over to the other boys
to see what they can do.

Absolutely. I can confirm
that you got 28 rungs.

Make some noise for Fred Dorrington!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
28 rungs.

Very, very impressive, mate.

It's over to the other ninjas.
That's it.

Good luck, boys. Get it.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Fred Dorrington has set the bar
at 28 rungs.

Let's see if our next ninja
can beat that. It's Dan Mason!

He's the lightest
of the four ninja.

Combine that
with his explosive power

and he's like a go-kart with a V8.

So, the Barefoot Ninja actually
got 28 rungs last year

when he came second.

Fred just got that.

So, he's gotta need to top
his performance from last year.

Here we go - Dan Mason.
(CHIME SOUNDS)

He did those 28 rungs last season
in 27 seconds.

If he improves on that,
he'll beat Fred.

Oh, look at him move!
Look at the speed on this guy!

He's up to ten already!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Oh! Oh, slight misstep, but come on!

He's off!
(HOSTS EXCLAIM)

Oh, he was powering it out.
He was.

Taking a risk with the speed,

but unfortunately didn't quite
pay off in the end.

Nonetheless, an amazing effort from
the Barefoot Ninja.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Dan Mason, talk us through it,
mate. What happened there?

Oh, I was feeling good, actually.

I felt like I was keeping up
a good pace.

Yeah, I think that bar
was just creeping to the right

and that probably caused me
to miss the rung on the left.

I probably felt better on it
than last year,

but just didn't get quite as high.

Absolutely - didn't quite reach
the heights of Fred Dorrington,

but there's still two superstars
to go.

Who's your tip?

Oh, I've seen Saxon do
some pretty impressive stuff.

So, I'd love to see him, yeah, get
to the top in a really fast time.

Absolutely. No-one wants to see
Zak Stolz steal more money.

Give some cash to someone else, Zak,

and make some noise
for the Barefoot Ninja!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

He was quick, the Barefoot Ninja,
Dan Mason,

but keep in mind, guys, last season,

Zak Stolz did all 35 in 32,

which is faster
than a rung a second.

Can our next ninja do it?

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

When we opened up the competition
to 16- and 17-year olds,

we quickly learned these young guns

didn't just bring youth
to the course.

They were lighter, faster,
and more fearless,

which are the exact qualities you
need on the Super Salmon Ladder.

This ninja has impressed us
all season.

Can he do it Instagram again?

It's 17-year-old Saxon Johnstone?

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Oh, everybody except Fred Dorrington
wants him to win here.

He's still eyeing off the 15K.
(CHIME SOUNDS)

He did 28 in 50 seconds.

Can Saxon beat him?

Apparently he's a gun on the
Salmon Ladder, and here he goes!

It looks like
the rumours are correct.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

The speed, the precision, the youth!

Just taking to it like a pro.
Oh, my goodness!

He's hammering it out!

His climb rate is well on track
to beat the Australian record -

oh, if he can maintain the speed.

He's slowing down, Leila.

Two rungs to go to beat Fred.
He's going to do it!

Jeez, look at him use those hips
for these final ones.

Yes! Saxon is in the lead!

That's 30! He's up at 30!

Keep going, Saxon!

He's gonna make it! Come on, mate!

He's getting up there!

Here he goes!

He's at 35 rungs!
He's done it!

Amazing!
Have a look at him!

Take that ninja legends!

He's 17 years old.
Oh, wow!

Take a breather, young man!

What a performance!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

He has just blown this thing away.

This whole Ninja Warrior,
he has been a sensation.

This is truly, truly amazing.

Wowee, Saxon Johnstone,
the 17-year-old,

has just completed
the Super Salmon Ladder!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Mate, is that a dream come true?
100%.

A little bit out of breath -
it was a long way up there,

but I've done a 20-rung Salmon
Ladder before, but none this high.

I slowed down a bit at the end.

So, I'd say
I was a little bit slower,

but we'll see - I don't know if
youse are gonna let me know, or...

(LAUGHTER)

I can confirm that your time
was 43 seconds.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

So, you haven't taken out
the Australian record,

but at the end of the day,

if Zak Stolz doesn't get to the top
of the Salmon Ladder,

you are gonna have $15,000
in your pocket as a 17-year-old!

Put your hands together
for Saxon Johnstone.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Yeah, he may not have broken
Zak's record from last year,

but Saxon has just gone down
in history

as the youngest person to make it all
the way up the Super Salmon Ladder.

This is absolutely incredible.

Saxon currently has $15,000
in his pocket.

He's a teenager!

But if anyone can beat Saxon,
it's the reigning champ, Zak Stolz.

Put your hands together
for the Australian record holder

for the Super Salmon Ladder!

Rumour has it that Stolzy's gonna go
two rungs at a time.

Have you got sources in ninja...

I sourced some footage of him
training.

It's risky.

Look, it's risky,

but it means that we could
be looking at a world record.

Looking, keeping in mind the world
record is 17.4 seconds for 35 rungs,

the only way you're getting there
is two rungs at a time.

That is completely crazy.

Will he beat his Australian record
from last year?

I hope so.

(CHIME SOUNDS)
Here we go.

Come on, send it, Zak!

Just going one at a...
(BUZZER SOUNDS)

(AUDIENCE EXCLAIMS)

Oh, and he's dropped it
on the third rung!

No way!

Can't believe it!
No way!

Oh, no!

The crowd is stunned.
He's bombed out - our champion!

But you know what that means?

It means Saxon Johnstone has won
$15,000 on the Super Salmon Ladder.

Oh, what a debut he has had!
Wow! Wow!

15,000 bucks to Saxon Johnstone!

Gee whiz!

You'll be buying your school books
next year, mate, I guarantee you!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

I shouldn't be laughing, but I will,

because you've won so much cash,

but run us through it, Zakky -
what happened there?

Oh, look, my approach was to try
and go nice and quick today.

I managed to get
the whole way last year

and my goal was speed -
I wanted that world record.

So, started doing some singles,
got the comfort.

Went for it, and I think
I just misplaced my hands.

(LAUGHTER)

But, hey, congratulations to Saxon.

That was so cool,
watching him get up there.

Absolutely. What a ripper!

First season. That's unreal, eh?

I'm so happy someone else has won
some cash apart from you!

Put your hands together
for your previous winner

of the Super Salmon Ladder,
Zakky Stolz,

but your winner,
17-year-old Saxon Johnstone!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Get around him!
Here he is.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Wow, you have absolutely slayed it
in your debut season.

How does it feel to be here
mixing in the legends

and actually coming home
with a medal?

It feels amazing.
They're all great athletes.

I know each and every one of them

had more than what it takes
to get to the top.

I felt like I started to struggle
a little bit at the end

and wasn't sure
if I was gonna get there,

but I got there, got it done.

And $15,000. That's a lot of money!
What are you gonna do with that?

Yeah. Hopefully I'd say
it might go into my car.

Maybe a few trips away
with some friends.

Congratulations.
You are a deserving winner.

Amazing effort!

And here's your Ninja Warrior medal.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Australia, give it up
for Saxon Johnstone!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Don't go anywhere -

Australian Ninja Warrior - Record
Breakers continues after the break,

with our lache masters taking on
the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab.

ZAK: I know that I can beat the
world record of 4.57 metres tonight.

It's just whether
I can do it first try. (LAUGHS)

And still to come,
two brand-new obstacles.

The best of the best
will race head to head

on the Spring Forward Face-Off.

It's a flat-out dash for cash.

They got the buzzer!
What was it?

Then, on the Big Dipper
Freestyle Challenge,

you'll see ninjas do things
you've never seen before.

Gonna be fast, furious,
with a lot flare.

And later, will new records be set
on the Rising Mega Warped Wall?

I've been training this
my whole life.

You know, I'm ready.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

LEILA: Welcome back to Australian
Ninja Warrior - Record Breakers,

and it's time now for the closest
our ninjas will ever come

to being Superman.

Yeah, that's right, Leila,

because on this obstacle,
they get the chance to fly.

If you like long laches -
and frankly, who doesn't? -

then this one is for you.

It is the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab.

This takes the basic lache
to a whole new level.

This season, our Power Pool
featured the Shelf Grab

with a distance of 3.1 metres.

JIM: Oh, no!
Ohh!

We're starting tonight with a lache
more than one metre longer than that.

In last season's Record Breakers,

Ashlin Herbert took the title
on this obstacle,

soaring through the air

for an incredible Australian record
of 4.5 metres.

Oh, yeah, that was one long lache!

And Ashlin did take a shot
at the word record

but just missed out.

So, now he's back
with unfinished business.

The world record of 4.57 metres
is held in the USA,

but I reckon one
of these next four lache masters

can bring it home tonight.

The four ninjas competing
in the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab

are 2022 Australian Ninja Warrior
winner Zak Stolz!

The first person to be crowned
Australian Ninja Warrior Ben Polson.

23-year-old Brisvegas ninja
and lache weapon David Lack,

and current Shelf Grab Australian
record holder

Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Now, tonight the distance between
the shelves starts at 4.25 metres

and will increase
until we have a winner.

And the ninja to lache
the longest distance

will not only enjoy
the taste of victory,

but will pocket a very cool $15,000.

That's right, and remember, this
is a knock-out competition, Leila.

So, if you don't make your lache,
you are out!

Are we all set?

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Let's see
if our first ninja can make it.

Yeah, with 100 grand in his pocket
from winning the 2022 season,

he's after more bucks!

He's a greedy guts! It's Zak Stolz!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

As the reigning champ
of Ninja Warrior,

I feel a little bit of pressure
to continue that winning streak.

I've been training laches
pretty frequently,

and I'm excited to see
if that training pays off.

I'm really hoping
to beat Ash's record.

We've always been like, this far
apart when we do our laches.

I know that I can beat the world
record of 4.57 metres tonight.

It's just whether I can do it
first try. (LAUGHS)

4.25 metres.

It's more than a metre longer

than anything we've seen
in regular competition.

It's a long way. It's a long way.

Its absolutely ridiculous.

It should not be doable.
No, shouldn't be possible.

It shouldn't be possible...
Yeah.

..but apparently it is,

and here's a great ninja to show us.

4.25 metres!

Zak Stolz getting the most power
he can out of that backswing

and look at that!

He got it!
He's happy with that too.

This is no easy distance, is it?
No.

What an effort. Amazing.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

'Zak Attack' Stolz
has launched himself

into the next round with ease.

Let's see
if our next ninja can make it.

He's the first person to be crowned
Australian Ninja Warrior.

It's Ben Polson taking on

the 4.25-metre
Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab.

It's a privilege to be back
in Record Breakers.

It's one of those nights
where all the ninjas

kind of just let their hair out.

There's nothing really to lose here,
there's only something to gain,

and I'm really, really excited

to see what people
are gonna do tonight.

Doing shelf grabs and laches

is something that got me into
Ninja Warrior in the first place.

It's the reason
that I've stuck around

and that I love
Ninja Warrior so much.

It's the opportunity
to literally fly through the air

and be weightless.

Being the best at the one thing

that got me into Ninja Warrior
in the first place

would be a really nice thing
to walk away with.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

This is a guy who can do anything.

Oh, yeah, absolutely.
The Warped Wall, the laches.

The speed, the endurance, the rock
climbing. He's got it all.

Yes. He's a doyenne of ninja.
Doyenne!

And here he goes!

He's got the great reach,
the great technique, and he's on!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(LAUGHS) It feels easy!

Just feels easy!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Our next ninja
is only in his second year.

He's chasing the world record

after giving us an heroic attempt
on the Bar Hop last season.

It is David Lack!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

REBECCA MADDERN: (GASPS)
The bar's in the water.

His only chance is to go
from here to the platform.

Ohh!

MAN: Ever since that lache attempt
last year, I was like,

"This is what I wanna do."

I wanted to train for this,

so Mum let me build a huge rig
in her backyard.

It literally takes up
the whole entire backyard,

um, which I'm sure
she's stoked about.

(LAUGHS) Sorry, Mum.

I'm pretty hungry for the win today.

15 grand -
that's pretty appetising.

So, taking that home would be huge.

David Lack, he's built a rig
in his backyard.

I reckon this bloke
could go pretty far.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

He's never lached
this distance before.

He's a lache expert,
and the crowd are loving him.

They are urging him on.

They want him to join
the ninja legends

on the next attempt.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Here we go.

(AUDIENCE EXCLAIMS)

Oh, no!
Ohh!

Splashdown!

David Lack is in the pool.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Oh, he was there!
He was right there!

Oh, so close, David.

There's two parts to this,
isn't there?

It's the distance,
but then it's the grip as well.

David Lack splashes out
on the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC CONTINUES)

Can our final ninja

for the 4.25-metre shelf grab
join Zak and Ben

and make it to the next round?

Alright, so, now the one
we've all been waiting for.

Current Australian Ninja Warrior
record holder.

The one, the only -

everybody give it up
for 'Flashlin' Ashlin Herbert!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

ASHLIN: Last year I set
the Aussie record at 4.5 metres

in the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

I'm really hoping
to beat that this year.

I'm hoping to get about 4.7 metres.

Yeah, so, aim for tonight will be
go as hard as I can,

and see if we can get
that record broken.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

I love that we live in a world
where the record lache-er

does it in hot pink three-quarter
pants and a scrunchie.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Here he is - the correct
Australian record holder.

Hope you're going quick, mate!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Absolute gun, this bloke.
Can he stick it?

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

He's got the technique,
he's got the power.

Oh, he has stuck it alright.
Got it!

This bloke is a legend!

Ashlin made 4.25 metres
look too easy,

and after that round, we're left
with only three competitors.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Let's try and thin the field

by adding a further 25cm
between the shelves

to a whopping 4.5 metres,

which is the current
Australian record held by Ashlin

and only 7cm shy of the world record.

Let's push it back!

CROWD: Push it back!

Push it back! Push it back!

Push it back! Push it back!

Push it back! Push it back!
Push it back! Push it back!

Push it back! Push it back!

Push it back! Push it back!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Alright, guys, we are now playing
for sheep stations.

4.5 metres -

this was the Australian record
set last year by Ashlin.

Our next competitor
'Zak Attack' Stolz.

He's never done
this distance before,

so let's give it up for him.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

The 'Zak Attack' -
he's in good form this season.

This is his year

for the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab.

I can't stress how big
this distance is, Leila.

This is enormous.
It is ridiculous.

This is the distance
Zak failed on last year.

MAN: Stolz!
REBECCA: Ohh! Ohh!

Didn't have his hair
tied back last time.

Maybe that'll make a difference.

4.5 metres.

This to equal Ashlin's
Australian record.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Come on, Zak. Here he goes.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Yes!
Ohh!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Ohh! Little pump for the crowd!
He loves it!

That is the longest one
he's ever done.

Wowee!
That's incredible!

What a gun!
What can't this guy do in 2022?

Oh, my goodness!
He's done it all!

This is his year!

Get in here, Zakky! The Zak Attack!
That must have felt good.

You didn't quite make it
to that length last year.

You just made 4.5 metres.
How does it feel?

Oh, it feels great.

Like, I know... I knew
it was within my range,

and to actually do it first try

is probably a different thing
than being able to actually hit it.

It was incredible, mate.
We love to watch it.

Do you think you can beat
'Flashlin' Ashlin?

Oh, look, we're always
so close with our laches.

I'd love to get a little leg-up, but
I hope he does really well as well.

I'd like to be there with him
when we do a world record.

I reckon we're gonna get
a world record tonight.

Put your hands together
for the Zak Attack!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

OK, 4.5 metres.

Can Ben Polson do it this year?

Let's bring him out and see.

During last year's Record Breakers,

Ben Polson also splashed out
at 4.5 metres.

Let's cross our fingers
he can do it this time around.

That's right, Leila.

Now, keep in mind both Ashlin
and Zak share the Australian record.

Will Ben Polson be joining them?

4.5. Here we go!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(AUDIENCE EXCLAIMS)

Oh, no, no, hang on a sec!
False start!

It's over! Let's go!

Oh, he almost rolled back and
hit his crotch on the shelf there.

Yeah, he got spooked.

Just relax and he's up.

Can he recover from the false start?

(AUDIENCE GROAN)

No!
Oh, no!

I reckon that false start
really got to him.

He's not happy.

(LIGHT CHEERING)

Benny, mate, mate, run us through
that first little session there.

You were getting the legs going

and it looked like you brought
the legs back into the shelf.

What happened there?

I think one thing that
we're all conscious of

is peeling off on the backswing
'cause you're wrenching back so far,

and my fingers just moved
and slipped

as I was swinging backwards
ready to go

and, naturally, that kind of
throws you off so I had to reset.

Try it again, same thing happened

but I thought I'll just go and,
unfortunately, it was a no-go.

Yeah, bit of a deja vu
from last year, unfortunately,

but here we are, oh, well.

Still bloody impressive, mate.

You are still
a Ninja Warrior legend.

Ben Polson, everybody!

(UPLIFTING MUSIC)

OK, so, Ben Polson has splashed out
at 4.5 metres,

which means, which means,
and I'm very excited about this,

Flashlin Ashlin, he's up next,

he's the current record holder,

he's the only other bloke to make
4.5 metres and he's the only person

right now who can stop Zak Attack
Stolz from taking home $15,000.

Let's give it up for him, guys.

It's Flashlin Ashlin Herbert.

If that's not motivation,
I don't know what is.

This is the lache king
and he looks pretty confident here.

He does, Leila.

He set the Australian record for
this distance last year, so why not?

But he's gonna need
to match it again

if he wants to go for
the world-record attempt.

Here he goes!

Oh, look at that backswing
and... over, yes!

He's got it!

He's done it!
He's got it!

We are on...!
I love it!

We are on for
a world-record-breaking attempt.

(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC)

Both Ashlin and Zak have just
equalled the Australian record,

and now they're gonna try and break
the world record of 4.57 metres

when we push the shelves back
to 4.6.

Push it back! Push it back!
(CHANTING)

Push it back! Push it back!
Push it back! Push it back!

After the break,
can our two remaining ninjas

set a new world record
on the Soaring Sonic Shelf Grab?

I know that I can beat
the world record tonight.

To not go for it would be silly.

And, later, more of your
favourite ninjas return

competing for cash in
three supercharged events

including the brand-new
Spring Forward Face-Off.

This event's gonna be high octane.

And the Big Dipper
Freestyle Challenge.

Tonight, we're intentionally
going into the water,

so, you know,
we're gonna do it with style.

(NINJA WARRIOR THEME MUSIC)

Welcome back to Australian
Ninja Warrior Record Breakers

where some of our favourite ninjas

are back to compete in
five supercharged events

for their chance to win some cash

and, hopefully, break some records
along the way.

Now, before the break,
Zak Stolz and Ashlin Herbert

equalled the Australian record
of 4.5 metres,

both currently sharing the $15,000
unless one of them can succeed

on this world-record attempt
and take it all home for themselves.

The distance between the shelves
has been adjusted

and is now set at an incredible
4.6 metres,

which is three centimetres further

than the world record
currently held by the US.

And the first ninja to attempt it
is the mighty Zak Stolz.

Here we go, Australia,
we got a world record on our hands.

(GROANS)
Alright!

The pride of a nation is riding on
the shoulders of these two ninjas.

Can Australia beat the USA?
God...

Zak! Zak! Zak!
(CHANTING)

Come on, let's go, let's go get it.

Here we go. Come on, Zak!

Oh!

Yeah!

He's done it!
He's got it!

World record!

He's done it!
He's got the world record!

He's won $100,000 and now
he's got a world record.

Yes, Zakky!

He has taken down the mighty
United States of America.

Oh, my god, the crowd's on its feet.

I can't believe he's just
got the world record.

The Soaring Sonic Flying Shelf, wow!

Unbelievable!

Get over here, world record holder.

How does it feel, Zak Attack,
to have the new world record?

Oh, it feels pretty awesome.

I don't know how long I'll have it.

This guy out there's
an absolute shredder,

so I'm really hoping Ash gives
that a crack and catches it, too.

OK, so, Ash to one side, though.
He's going for 4.6.

Can you go further than 4.6?

Maybe 4.6001.

OK, I'm sure we can move it
a millimetre for you.

Make some noise for your
new world record holder.

It's the Zak Attack!

(CHEERING)

Incredible.

Now it's time for Ashlin Herbert,
our previous record holder,

to try to match Zak's world record.

Let's see if he can do it.

Let's hear it for
Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert.

(CHEERING AND WHISTLING)

Wow, He's just had his
Australian record stripped off him

by the Zak Attack.

Can he match him and
get it to 4.6 metres?

Last year, he couldn't
make this distance.

Can he do it now?

Look at the guys getting
behind him, Zak urging him on.

Isn't it fantastic?
Come on!

Come on, Flashlin.

You can do it, come on.

Here we go. Here we go.

Flashlin Ashlin's up,
he's back, he's across.

He's got it.

He's done it!
He's done it!

We've got two!

It's amazing!

Wow! Wow!

Incredible!
Wow!

We have two world record breakers.

Amazing what you can do when you see
your mate do it two seconds before.

Two blokes beating the Americans.
Cop it, America.

Well, there we go, two of our ninjas
have managed 4.6.

What do you say, guys,
should we push it back to 4.7?

Or is that complete madness?
Should we push it back?

Push it back! Push it back!
(CHANTING)

Push it back! Push it back!
Push it back! Push it back!

4.7?

That's madness, complete madness.
That's cruel, was that your idea?

Well, you know, I just
came up with it on the spot.

4.7.

Never been completed
anywhere in the world.

Alright, this is
absolutely ludicrous

but we have 4.7 set right here.

It is crazy.

No-one should be able to do this.

It is insane.

They've just broken the world record

and now they're gonna
try and break it again.

Why not?
(CHEERING)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Here we go.

The adrenaline is pumping
through this bloke's veins.

He's a winner.
He wants the outright world record.

Come on, mate.

So, a world record and $15,000
if he makes this, Leila.

Very nice.

4.7 metres for a new world record.

Here he goes.

Yeah!

He's done it!
He's got it!

He has not done that!
He can't believe it!

He has not done that!
He can't believe it!

Unbelievable!

4.7 metres!

This is crazy!

This is madness!

That is ludicrous!

He has broken his own world record.

The crowd is on its feet.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Ooh!

That's not too bad,
that's a light one.

You should see some
other guys' hands.

(CHUCKLING)
That's nothing.

That's what 4.7 metres looks like.
It's small.

Get back out there.

Good on you, Woods.

Wow, Zak Stolz, our champion
for Australian Ninja Warrior 2022.

He's just made a distance
that no-one's ever made.

He threw down the gauntlet to his
friend and Ashlin's back there.

Let's get him out here,

and now the $15,000 question -
can he match Zak again?

He can do it, alright!
4.7 metres.

He's just had a world record
stripped away from him again.

Zak Attack's just done 4.7 metres.

Now Flashlin has a crack.

Wowee, it doesn't get better
than this.

Zak currently has one hand
on the $15,000 and the world record.

Come on!

Yes, if Ashlin doesn't make this,
it's all Zak's.

This to equal Zak's
4.7-metre world record.

(AUDIENCE GROAN)

Oh!
No!

Fingers were on it, they didn't
quite get the grip, though.

Wow, what a huge effort.

Wow.

Zak Stolz just determined to
take all the glory this year.

What a season he's having.
Isn't he ever?

Flashlin, mate, talk to me.

Yeah, give us a big hug, beautiful,
love the emotion, mate.

Talk me through it.
Just how close were ya?

Oh, look, that was pretty close.

Had my fingertips on it.

Just couldn't hold on.

How does it feel to be
taken over by Zak Attack?

Hats off to him. That was amazing.
Well done, Zak.

(CHEERING)

And we have our new world record,

an amazing final distance of 4.70m

for Zak Stolz, everybody!

(CHEERING AND WHISTLING)

$15,000 and the prize is all
yours, mate. Congratulations.

We have got more Record Breakers
coming up right after this.

Australian Ninja Warrior Record
Breakers continues after the break

with a ninja versus ninja showdown
on the Spring Forward Face-Off.

It's an out-and-out sprint
for the cash that includes

grand finalists Jake Baker,
Daniel Watermann and Judith Carroll.

Who will be the fastest?

Who will spring for the 15 grand?

And who will end up in the pool?

Oh!
In the pool!

You don't want to blink.

You'll miss whatever happens.

It's gonna be brutal.

And, later on, the world record was
smashed by Benny Polson last season

on the Rising Mega Warped Wall.

Can he do it again?
It's Ninja Warrior.

Welcome back to Australian
Ninja Warrior Record Breakers

where the ninjas are having a crack
at some of our favourite obstacles

with $15,000 in cash
for the victors.

Yeah, that's right and, next,

our ninjas will need a combination
of speed, stamina

and upper-body strength to triumph
on the Spring Forward Face-Off.

Let's take a look.

In this obstacle,
ninjas will go head to head

racing up a rope to six
evenly spaced spring bars

where they'll need to lache
across the moving springs,

execute a quick turnaround
using a static bar

and then make their way back.

The first to hit the buzzer
moves on to the next round.

Now, this obstacle is tricky enough
to navigate under normal conditions

but this is a showdown, so our
ninjas will be racing at top speed.

It is a series of knock-out races

with the ultimate winner
bagging the 15K.

This is going to be unreal.

I'm here in the sideline splash
zone getting covered in water

every time one of these ninjas
falls in the drink

and, let me tell ya,
they are gonna fall in the drink

because they need to move fast
in the Spring Forward Face-Off.

The big question is

which ninja can avoid the splash
and take home the cash?

The four ninjas competing are Jake
Baker, Judith Carroll, Ben Polson

and Daniel Watermann,
the Send It Ninja.

Yeah, that's right, Leila,

but let's have a little bit
more fun here with this one.

I want to see our ninjas
choose their opponents tonight.

So, Jake Baker,

you can choose from any of
the ninjas in the crowd tonight.

Who would you like to
go up against, mate?

Well, Will, money's great
but glory is eternal

and, to be the best,
you've gotta beat the best.

So, Ashlin, let's boogie.

Oh!

Oh, you've caught him napping.

Look, he was having a bit
of a kip on the sideline.

Laconic as always.

You've gone for Flashlin Ashlin,
I love that.

The speediest man out there,
he wants the crown.

Ashlin, Jake, it's time to face off.

Let's do it, boys!

Well, look at this, it's a match-up
made for this obstacle.

It's Jake Baker up against
Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert.

Jake Baker is known for his speed
and strength on the course.

He made it all the way to
Grand Final 3 this season.

Both he and Ashlin
fell on the same obstacle

with Jake's time only two seconds
slower than Ashlin's.

Ashlin, well, he's a Ninja legend
known for his speed.

And, as history tells us,
if he doesn't fall, he wins.

BOTH: Whoa!

Hold on tight, this is bound
to be fast and furious.

Yeah, that's right
and the winner takes all, Leila.

The winner goes onto the next round.

The loser will be out.

Jake Baker sniffing the rope,
interesting.

Here we go,
the Spring Forward Face-Off.

Ashlin Herbert, Jake Baker,
this is gonna be fast.

(BUZZER DINGS)

OK, they're off.

They're both strong on the rope,

but it's Ashlin
who has nailed the start.

He's off to a flyer.

And look how he links those swings,
he's opening up quite a lead.

He is gonna be too hard to catch.

He's just reached the turn.

Jake is catching him!

Come on, Jakey, come on, Jake!

Jakey had a great turn, though.

Jake's coming back!

It's neck and neck, stroke
for stroke, spring for spring!

Oh, Jake's in the pool!

Ashlin Herbert smashes the buzzer

and, Jake, two thumbs up
from the bottom of the pool.

Jake Baker almost pulled off one
of the great Ninja comebacks here.

Look at the strength of this guy
on his turnaround.

Ashlin swings and turns,

Jake basically explodes
off the static bar.

His turnaround almost
two seconds faster than Ashlin

and it almost got the job done.

Ash, he nearly got you there, mate.

Almost, almost.

He's lookin' a bit wet now,
though, isn't he?

Little bit moist, innit?

(LAUGHTER)

Alright, mate, alright, not sure
you can say that in those pants.

Amazing, Flashlin Ashlin Herbert,
you are through to the next round.

Alright, let's kick off
our next race

and it's the Nanny Ninja, Judith.

You get to choose
who you want to race.

Who's it gonna be?

It's an easy choice tonight.

I'm going with Mat.

Your partner, Mat.
Oh!

What a showdown.
Jeez!

Anything on the line here at all
between you guys, Judith?

Just honour.

Just honour.
Oh, is that all?

Just honour.

I didn't realise you had
a relationship in the 1600s.

Alright, guys, let's get out there.

See who comes home with the honour.

So, it's a showdown
between two ninjas

who are very close
both on and off the course.

This season, Judith Carroll

became one of only three women to
ever make it to the Grand Finals.

She's at the top of her game
this year.

That's right, she's up against her
Ninja boyfriend, Mat Hutchins-Read.

He was a grand finalist last season

but got knocked out in the semis
in his head to head

with Alex Bigg this year,
so she already has bragging rights.

They love Ninja,
they love each other.

They just don't love losing.

It's our Ninja couple Judith Carroll

and Mat Hutchins-Read
going head to head.

Big bragging rights at home.

Mat playing the pre-start games.

Judith cool as you like.

(BUZZER DINGS)

And they're off.

Both got very similar styles
and approaches to the course,

and both have great endurance.

Mat's the first to the springs
and takes the early lead,

but one mistimed bounce
can change everything.

Oh, and here comes Judith.

There isn't much in this.

Mat about one bar ahead

and we've seen how much time
can be made up on the turnaround.

Anything could happen.

She's right behind him.

This is her chance.

If Mat is slow here,
Judith can make up ground.

Can she get back on
the springs quickly?

Yes, she's done that
faster than Mat.

Come on, Judith, come on, Judith!

Come on, Judith, come on,
let's do it for the girls.

Now, Matty's flying
but he is under pressure

because Judith's cranking it up.

Oh, here comes Judith!

Oh, come on, Judith!

She's gotta throw everything
at this.

Oh, she's just held on.

Mat's on his way to the buzzer
and he will take the honours - wow.

The buzzer is his!

It was a close contest
but Mat takes it on the day

and he is through to the next round.

Oh, could there be any worse feeling
than losing to your partner?

No, no.

Mat is gonna be sleeping outside,
though, we all know it.

OK, anybody in the doghouse, Judith,
or are we all happy?

I'll take the doghouse.
It's really cute.

Oh, it was close.

Mat Hutchins-Read, you are through

to the next round of the
Spring Forward Face-Off.

Congratulations, mate.

Hopefully not the end
of his relationship.

(LAUGHTER)

OK, Daniel Watermann,
you're up next.

Who do you want to race?

Tonight, I've decided to give myself
a bit of a challenge

seeing as it's Record Breakers.

So, I'm gonna choose fellow Daniel,
the Barefoot Ninja, Daniel Mason.

Oh!
Oh, wow!

Gutsy move, Dan the man, I like it.

Dan Watermann, the Send It Ninja,

he sent his way into Grand Final 2
after blowing everyone away

on the Spring Forward obstacle
with his signature gibbon swing.

Oh, yes, he's got the flow!
JIM: Oh, my goodness!

Will he send it again to beat the
speedy Barefoot Ninja, Dan Mason?

Hate to call in the cringe cops

but Danned if you do,
Danned if you don't.

A 14-year age gap
between them, Leila.

Daniel Watermann has definitely
been the star of the season.

He's won the hearts of
Australia, hasn't he?

Yeah, absolutely.

What a future for the 16-year-old

and he's taking on
the Barefoot Ninja.

This is gonna be quick.

Pretty good match-up here now
they're standing next to each other.

There's only a centimetre
in their height difference.

(BUZZER DINGS)
Off they go.

Will the Send It Ninja
use that signature gibbon swing?

Dan Mason is no slouch on
these kind of obstacles.

Oh, the Barefoot Ninja
is not mucking around.

He's one bouncing off,
look at him go.

Wowee, look at the flow
on Dan Mason.

The Send It Ninja looking smooth.

Can he nail the turnaround?

Yes, he can!

Dan Mason has just smashed
this obstacle.

The Send It Ninja,

oh, trying to catch up
but he's just mistimed that.

There's a reason why the
Barefoot Ninja's a legend.

If it was a grace and style
contest, Dan Watermann

would've scored some points
but Daniel Mason the winner here.

I know.

He just lost his confidence
halfway through, didn't he?

Jeez, what a great race,
I love this kid, Dan Watermann.

He's been a star this year.

OK, Dan Mason, you are through
to the next round.

(CHEERING)

The superior Daniel.

And now it's time for the
final race for this round.

This man needs
absolutely no introduction.

It's Australia's first
Ninja Warrior.

Ben Polson.

Ben, who would you like to face off
in the Face-Off?

Good question.

This ninja is younger than me, he's
certainly better looking than me

and he beat me in the regular season
so I need my redemption.

It is Saxon Johnstone.

Wow!
Oh, yes!

Good...
Saxo!

Ben Polson and his mini-me,
Saxon Johnstone.

This is gonna be a great contest.

Ben Polson became the first and only
Australian Ninja Warrior

after conquering Mount Midoriyama
in Season 4.

He's chosen his protege,
Saxon Johnstone,

our best-performing teen
in the competition.

Well done, brother,
that was awesome.

In his debut season,
Saxon placed fourth overall,

beating Ben, so there's more
than just 15 grand on the line.

Huge match, this one.

Saxon went further and faster
in the season.

Yeah, this is gonna
be one for the ages.

Here we go, the master
v the apprentice.

They're not mucking around,
here they go.

Both of them on the ropes.

Saxon's moving quick but Ben
made it to the laches ahead of him.

Saxon's gonna have
to get going here.

He's gonna have to get going.
Ooh!

Wowee.

It's the experience of Polson.

Ben is flying.

Saxon's got a rhythm going now.

He's gonna have to
jump back around, though.

Hang on a second. Here comes Saxon!
Oh, he's got him.

Here he comes.

His mini-me.

Go, Saxon!

Oh, my god!

And Saxon Jo... Oh!

Oh, no, he's catching up!
Ben for the buzzer!

Oh, my god!
Oh, my god!

Extraordinary!
What happened?

What happened?

Well, we are in Homebush and
I feel like that took me back

to the year 2000, Hackett and
Thorpe going stroke for stroke.

This time, it's Johnstone and Polson
stroke for stroke.

I think the lead changed
three times.

Just on that turnaround there,
that's where he got him.

And then Ben got hung up
on one of the bars.

He was gone for all money.

Saxon was flying ahead of him.

But then it was his choice
not to go for the rope

which ultimately cost him

as Polson comes over the top
and hits the buzzer.

That was over,
that was done and dusted.

I reckon Polson'd almost given up.

What a finish.

Saxon, mate, I've seen you go up
a Warped Wall 4.3 metres

but you couldn't get up
the metre-and-a-half platform.

What's going on?

I thought I had that.

I put my hand on the edge
and the mat, I don't know,

maybe my wrist sort of
bended a little bit.

Just found it hard to get up,
should've used this thing.

Yeah, that's what it's there for,
that's what we put it there for.

The old rope.

Ben Polson, this was your shot
at redemption.

You got it.

I got a second life, then,
to be honest.

I mean, I think everyone in
Australia was going for Saxon,

even me, cheering him as I'm losing,
but I'm just super grateful

that, once again, my long arms
managed to help me on the course.

I think Saxon not getting up
and you being significantly taller

and not needing to use the rope
is what helped you on the course.

But you're through.

Great race, guys, we loved that,
congratulations.

Ben Polson through to the next round
of the Spring Forward Face-Off.

OK, well, that's our Round 1 decided

with just four ninjas
left in contention

and, after the break,

it's Round 2 when Ashlin Herbert
meets Ben Polson.

And then Mat Hutchins-Read
takes on Dan Mason.

Who will pocket the $15,000?

Find out next.

More Australian Ninja Warrior
Record Breakers

is coming your way right after this.

Still to come,
an incredible new obstacle

that allows the ninjas to put on
a show as they hit the pool.

No!
Oh!

And will the ninjas witness
the highest Warped Wall

the world has ever seen?

Welcome back to Australian
Ninja Warrior Record Breakers

and we are midway through the
Spring Forward Face-Off showdown.

Before the break, four Ninja
grand finalists went head to head

in a knockout competition
with a hand-picked opponent.

Jake Baker splashed out
in his Face-Off

against Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert.

Judith Carroll was knocked out
of the competition

by her ninja boyfriend,
Mat Hutchins-Read.

Daniel Watermann's
signature gibbon swing

failed to get him to
the finish line first,

with Barefoot Ninja Dan Mason
beating him to the buzzer.

And it was such a tight race
but Ben Polson settled the score

against his protege,
Saxon Johnstone.

These are the four ninjas still
in with a shot at the $15,000

and no surprises at the number-one
spot, Flashlin Ashlin Herbert.

The ninja that wins the final round
takes home the cash.

We now move onto Round 2
and our first match-up.

It's Flashlin Ashlin Herbert
taking on Benny Polson.

Two genuine Ninja legends here.
This couldn't be a better match-up.

Wow.

You can hear a pin drop out here.

Suspense.

And here we go.
(BUZZER DINGS)

They're off.
Alright, here we go.

It's speed versus reach.

Ash has the flash,
Ben has the pulse.

Oh, wow, they are neck and neck.

This section is all about flow.

Ben's ahead but here comes
Flashlin Ashlin.

Go, Benny!

Oh, he just puts on the accelerator.
Bloody oath.

Coming into the turn, Ben nails it.

He won with a come-behind before.

Can he do it again?

Oh, look at the wingspan
coming into play.

Ben Polson!
Oh, he's missed it!

And Ashlin comes home
with the chockies.

Oh!

Australia's Ninja Warrior
is in the drink.

Wow. What a great race.

Ashlin, that was about as fast
as I've seen you go, mate.

Is that gonna be enough
to win this, 15,000 bucks?

Yeah, look, I'm hopin' so,
hopin' so.

I think he's pretty confident,
Flashlin Ashlin Herbert.

He's just beaten Ben Polson.

You are through to the final
of the Spring Forward Face-Off.

And our final match-up for Round 2

has Mat Hutchins-Read going
head to head with Dan Mason.

What a competition this is gonna be.

Gee, Judith will be annoyed
if Mat loses here.

Come on, Mat.

(BUZZER DINGS)

Here we go.

Leaping into it.

Ooh, jeez, they flew up there
like spider monkeys.

Didn't they? Ooh, look at Mat.

What has Matty done?

He did a 360.

He's gone for this laconic gibbon
swing and it's caught him out

'cause he knew Dan Mason would
be quick and, jeez, is he quick.

He did a 360 but look at the
Barefoot Ninja fly, look at him go.

Wow!
Wow!

What a speed demon.
Wow!

What a show!

Unbelievable, Mat Hutchins-Read
showing some amazing speed

but it's not enough to beat
the Barefoot Ninja.

Nuh, he's nowhere near it.

Dan Mason's time
two seconds slower than Ashlin.

What a race and you know
what that means -

Dan Mason is going up against
Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert

in the final of the
Spring Forward Face-Off.

They've been rivals
for six years now

and Ashlin's always come out on top.

Ashlin knocked Dan
out of the semis this season,

stripping him of a spot
in the Grand Finals.

(BUZZER BLARES)

JIM: I cannot believe
what we've just seen.

And, last Record Breakers,

we saw Ashlin beat Dan in the
Sprinting Steps final showdown.

Oh!
(BUZZER BLARES)

BEN: It was neck and neck

but Ashlin Herbert just leaped out
and hit the buzzer.

Now it's deja vu and it's down
to the same two ninjas.

Could this be Dan's time to shine?

Alright, so it is the final
of the Spring Forward Face-Off.

Two great mates.

This is the match we wanted
to see from the start, Leila.

These guys are both the quickest
at this by far.

Yeah, this is gonna be quick.

These two both want it bad,
so here we go,

it's Flashlin Ashlin Herbert
and Dan Mason, the Barefoot Ninja.

Let's do this.

Wowee.

These two have clearly
been the best.

I am pumped to see 'em race.

15,000 bucks.

It's a lot of money.

It is and it all rides on this.

I hear the Barefoot Ninja might
buy himself some shoes if he wins.

Don't blink, this'll be quick.

(BUZZER DINGS)

Here we go!

Up, up the rope.

Ooh, Ashlin's on the
static bar already.

Dan Mason swung but he's missed it.

He's coming back and
he's coming back fast.

Two fast and explosive ninjas,

they're neck and neck
at the turnaround.

It's too close to call.

The Barefoot Ninja is flying.

This is an out-and-out sprint
to the finish line.

It's Dan Mason but here he comes,
Flashlin Ashlin.

He moves like a missile...

(WILD EXCLAMATIONS)

They've got the buzzer!

Who was it?

I think it's the Barefoot Ninja!

Oh, my god, Leila,
that was so close.

I reckon we're gonna have
to go to the video replay.

Photo finish.

Holy moly!

Have a look at how much ground
Flashlin Ashlin makes up here,

he's like a goanna up that wall,

but who gets their claw
on the buzzer first?

It's Dan Mason.

What a finish. What a finish.

Wow!

There was nothing in it.

What a race.

At just 23 seconds,

this was the fastest race of
the night by almost two seconds.

After six years competing
against each other,

Dan Mason's finally beaten
Flashlin Ashlin Herbert.

Congratulations, Dan Mason.

You have triumphed in the
Spring Forward Face-Off.

Dan, you collect $15,000

for winning this obstacle, mate,
congratulations.

Oh, thank you, yeah.

Dan, how does it feel?

Does it make it extra sweet knowing

it was Ashlin that you beat after
he knocked you out of the semi?

Yeah, well, after I let him through
to the Grand Final,

I think I deserved one back.

Nuh, nuh, he deserved that one

but, yeah, glad to get
one back on him finally.

Well, congratulations, mate.

You are known as the Barefoot Ninja,

so, normally, I'd put this round
your neck but get your foot up.

There we go.

The Barefoot Ninja, Dan Mason
wins the Spring Forward Face-Off!

Give it up one more time for him!

OK, Australian Ninja Warrior
Record Breakers

continues after the break.

Don't go anywhere because
we've got some records to smash.

Whoo!

(CHEERING)

When we return, a Ninja first

featuring gymnasts Olivia Vivian
and Jordan Papandrea...

We have never seen this

before in Australia.

I've never done anything
like this before. This is insane.

..in a scored freestyle event

where they really get to show off
and we become the judges.

It's a ten from me.
Oh!

So, who's got the dare and the
flair, the tricks and the flicks?

Who will splash for the cash?

If I can pull it off,
it'll work like a dream.

(CHEERING, SOFT ROCK MUSIC PLAYING)

Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior.

It's Record Breakers,

which means we have got some of
our best ninjas going up against

some of our toughest obstacles
for a massive cash prize.

And, later tonight,
our Warped Wall wizards

will be trying to break the
Australian and world record height

of 5.8 metres.

This next one isn't about
breaking records, though,

it is all about showing off.

This is
Big Dipper Freestyle Challenge.

Now, we've seen the Big Dipper
in competition before

but never like this.

Sitting a daunting five metres
above the pool,

ninjas will slide down the dipper

and put on a show
as they hit the water.

So, get ready to see
these ninjas fly.

Contestants will have two rounds
to prove their worth,

judges scoring them out of ten,
and, after both rounds,

the ninja with the highest combined
score will take home the 15 grand.

Well, when we looked around
for three judges

who knew about showing off,

we could go no further
than look in the mirror,

so, Will, you are one of the judges,
as are you, Woody, and so am I.

Now, Will, what are you looking for?

I'm looking for control, actually.
Ah!

Who can land their trick?
That's important to me.

Interesting.

Well, I've seen some
amazing things tonight

so I'm looking for something
that just takes my breath away,

the wow, the wow factor,
I think they call it.

How about you, Woody?

I'm looking for abs,
so, Jordan, you're my man, baby.

(LAUGHTER)

Sorry, Ashlin, sorry.
Look, Ashlin's outraged.

There's plenty of abs
going around here.

Alright, who is ready to get going?

Yeah!

OK.

Our first competitor
is Jordan Papandrea.

He's been a competitive gymnast
for over 20 years,

known for putting on a show
as he splashes out.

Last year at Record Breakers,
I was doing the Sonic Shelf Grab,

did a double layout
flat onto my back,

and my back's never been so sore
and red in my life.

I am gonna put a little more style
and finesse in it this year

and purposefully land in the water,
hopefully taking out that 15 grand.

Have a look at the abs on him.

Here we go.

Gettin' the clap going.

Here we go, Jordan.
Here we go.

Let's see what you got.

(RHYTHMIC CLAPPING)

Alright.

Come on, Jordy.

Oh, my...!

(CHEERING)

Whoa!
(LAUGHTER)

What a start!

Gee whiz!
Wow!

Amazing!

Was that, like,
some old belly whacker...?

Yeah, massive belly whacker.
Huge belly whacker.

I appreciate the belly whacker.

It's gonna cost him.

It's gonna cost him,
as far as I'm concerned.

Come on, show me the money.

OK, we're all scoring on
different things, by the way.

OK, three, two, one,
show your scores.

Oh!

What?
Will!

So, Woody's given a seven.
Alright, alright.

Oh, harsh!
That's brutal, Will!

No, because I said
I was about control tonight.

It was a belly whacker at the end

so he was great in the air but
it's all about the landing for me.

I think that showed off
the strength of his abs.

He was just willing to cop the abs
on the landing there.

That was deliberate,
wasn't it, Jordan?

Completely deliberate, mate.

And I gave you nine
because that was spectacular!

And so that's a score of
20 out of 30 for your first go.

Well done, Jordan Papandrea.

OK, next up to take on the
Big Dipper Freestyle Challenge

is Bryson Klein!

The competition's gonna be
very, very tough tonight.

Two of them were international
competitive gymnasts

and I did a little bit of circus
in high school,

so I'm really hoping that
my creativity will be enough

to trump the other competitors
and really impress the judges.

Yeah, bit of an outfit change
from Bryson Klein.

What is that, khaki?

I think I know where
he's going with that.

He's got a little friend up there.
There's a crocodile.

He's going for the Steve Irwin bit.

Oh, my god!

(LAUGHTER)

He's sneaking up on 'em.

Oh, he's got 'em, he's got 'em!

(LAUGHTER)

I'm gonna relocate this baby.
(LAUGHTER)

You beautiful specimen.

I'm gonna get it back in saltwater.

(LAUGHTER)

There's only one way to do it.

He's riding the crocodile,
this is wild.

Here we go.

Oh!
Oh!

(CHEERING)

Whoa!
How was that landing?

Perfect landing!
How was that landing?

Wowee!

He's still wrestling it,
he's still wrestling.

Great performance.

Extraordinary!

OK, Bryson Klein, crocodile hunter.

Are you ready for the score?
Oh, I'm so ready.

Bryson, you know that I'm all about
control and landing,

and that crocodile
was flat on the water,

you absolutely blitzed it, mate,

congratulations,
you got a nine from me.

Whoo!
Wowee!

OK, for the fun, for the acting
and for the landing,

eight out of ten.

Wow!
Wow.

Now, Bryson, you know
that I was looking for abs

at the start of this competition
so it was very sad to...

Wowee! Wowee!
(LAUGHTER)

That changes everything!
Oh, no...

I'm gonna give him a nine!

Oh!
(LAUGHTER)

Bryson, we're gonna
give you 26 out of 30.

Congratulations.
Whoo!

Alright, so we just saw Bryson Klein
bring the theatre.

Hard to know whether our next ninja
is following suit

or whether he's just
hitting the showers early.

Everybody, give it up for
Flashlin Ashlin Herbert.

Ashlin competed in gymnastics
for over ten years

and he is no stranger
to the Big Dipper,

having gone on a ride down it
in his semi-final this season.

Let's see if his combined experience
is enough to wow the judges.

(CHEERING)

I'm expecting something big here.
What are you thinking?

Lots of flips.

Here we go, he's up.

Oh!
Ooh.

Hmm.
Not bad.

Very nice.

What did he actually do there?
(GIGGLES)

I think he just went for a glorified
pin-drop in the end, wasn't it?

OK, Ashlin, it's score time.

Three, two, one.

(CHEERING)

(MOCK JEERS)

Alright, Ash, now, I gave you a six

because you know I'm all about
the dismount here and the landing.

Just a bit of over-rotation
on the entry.

Yeah, I like the theatre but
I feel like Bryson got you there.

I like the moves but I feel like
Jordan got you there.

But a solid seven from me.

Oh, thank you.

And, again, yeah,
Jordan has you for the abs

so that lowered you down a little
bit, so I've given you a five.

Alright, Ashlin, that's 18 out of 30
for your first jump.

Great stuff.

Alright, let's bring in
our last ninja

in the Big Dipper Freestyle
Challenge and it is Olivia Vivian!

The queen of Ninja, she represented
Australia in artistic gymnastics

at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
and tonight she's going for gold.

Oh, and look at this move,
the scissor kick

and the signature backward flip
straight up that wall.

She's got it!

Tonight, I've got some tricks
up my sleeve

and I'm just hoping
I can pull it off.

(CHEERING)

I've heard rumours
of a costume change.

Oh, wow, OK.

She's wearing a sleeping mask.

She's got a coffee, as well.

Oh, yeah, she's just woken up,
she's got a coffee.

So, it's a bit of a morning routine.
Is that what I'm picking up?

Wow, she's thrown down the coffee.
Oh, yes!

She's thrown the coffee away.

Oh, she's sound asleep,
she's sleepwalking!

She's sleepwalking onto the
Big Dipper Freestyle Challenge.

Oh, no!

Oh!

Ooh!
She got caned!

The faceplant, ow!
Ooh!

Oh, she left the costume behind.

How about the robe coming off?

That was pretty special.

That was amazing!
Wowee!

I love Will, Woody and Leila! Oh!
Hey!

Oh, we're gonna fall for that,
for sure.

OK, Olivia, it is time
for your score.

Three, two, one.

Ooh! OK!

If you think I'm cheap enough
to fall for the T-shirt saying

you love me, you are absolutely
correct, it's an eight from me.

(LAUGHTER)

I'm also cheap like Leila.

I love the T-shirt,
so I gave you a nine, Olivia.

Bravo.
22 out of 30, Olivia Vivian.

OK, all our ninjas
have done their first jump

on the Big Dipper
Freestyle Challenge.

Let's have a quick look at the
leaderboard and see where they sit.

Alright, so, Bryson Klein
leads the pack - 26 out of 30.

He's clearly in front
but still anyone's game.

One jump to go.

Can he hold the lead
and win the $15,000?

Let's see how they go with their
second jump right after the break.

Plus, last season, our ninjas broke
the world record on the Warped Wall.

Can they break it again?

If it's gotta go down, if someone's
gotta get that six metres,

I'm ready, I want it.

(ROCK MUSIC PLAYS)

(CHEERING)

LEILA: Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior

Record Breakers

and the Big Dipper Freestyle
challenge.

We've already seen them perform
their first attempt

in round one before the break

and now we're on to round two

where the aim is to get
the highest score out of 60

in order to win the $15,000.

WOODS: Currently Bryson Klein
is in the lead with 26/30.

And first up for his second attempt
is Jordan Papandrea.

(CHEERING)

Wow.

That's beautiful.
What was that?

A little salute?
A gymnast thing.

Oh, a gymnast thing.
It's a gymnast thing, yeah.

He's a competitive gymnast, Jordan.

He competed nationally and
internationally for over 20 years

so let's see what Jordan's got
with his second attempt.

Wow!
(CHEERING)

Amazing.
Nice.

Pretty good.

Alright, boys,
let's reveal our scores

on three, two, one.

(CHEERING)

Jordan, there's a little bit of love
up here for you

and you know where it is.

Yeah. I'll respect that.
Thank you very much.

And the other two, where's the love?

Oh well, look, mate, I'm all about
the dismount and the landing.

A little bit more over rotation
again this time

but certainly up from last time
so that's why I'm a six.

Well, for me I'm all about
the body, Jordan,

as I said earlier,

and you've covered your biceps
with some floaties.

(LAUGHTER)

Which has just docked you
a few points.

We can change that.
Don't you take those floaties off.

Alright, that's 21/30, Jordan.

That gives you a combined score
of 41/60.

Let's see if you can
stay in front.

Our next contestant in the
Big Dipper Freestyle challenge

is Bryson Klein.

(CHEERING)

Oh, look at the flex.

He's trying to work the points there
with you, Woods.

That was for me and it was noted.

He was our leader after round one.

Show me a bit of triceps,
that's nice.

Oh, what's he doing?
Going backwards?

Oh, he's going backwards.

Oh, wow, that wasn't a triceps show.

Wow, this is good for Leila.
This is showmanship, this is flair.

That's what she's after.

Can he nail the landing?

That is insane at this height.

Wow, backwards, this is nuts.

(CHEERING)

That was amazing!

How's the flipping!

Geez, pretty good landing as well.

Oh, Bryson, so, you're ready
for your scores, mate?

I'm ready.
OK, let's do it.

Three, two, one.

(CHEERING)

So Bryson, that gives you 24/30

which is a total
of 50 points out of 60.

Congratulations.

Ooh.

He's in the front for now

but can he keep it?

OK, next up we have got
'Flashlin' Ashlin Herbert.

(CHEERING)

So, apparently his last trick was

actually quite difficult
which none of us realised.

The judges aren't that clever
really, are they?

No.
(LAUGHTER)

Now, he's going to need at least
32 points to tie with Bryson

which is gonna be tricky given
that we've got a max of 30.

He's playing for pride.

So, what's he got?

This time he'll play to us
a bit more, I think.

Here we go.

ALL: Oh!

That was a good landing.
Fun flip. Great landing.

I like that it got to
his side there. That's hard.

Yeah.

And nearly the edge
of the pool.

Alright.

We've decided our scores, Ashlin.

On three, two, one.

(CHEERING)

Nice.

So that's 26/30 and a total of 44/60

which puts you in second place
overall.

Well done, Ashlin.

Terrific second jump, mate.

OK. The final jump for the
Big Dipper Freestyle challenge,

the only woman in the event.

Guys, if she scores 28,
she ties with Bryson Klein.

Obviously if she scores 29 she wins
and takes home $15,000 to herself.

It's the one and only Olivia Vivian.

(CHEERING)

Lost the costume.

This is a split decision.

Oh, my!
Oh, wow.

That's impressive already.
Here we go.

Forget the costume.
Can she get the bar to go?

That's impressive.

Unbelievable.

Unreal.

How did she make it go down
when she was doing the splits?

Olivia, just a reminder
for everyone, 28 points to tie,

29 points to win.

$15,000 on the line.

Are you ready?
I'm ready.

OK. We're going to go
one score at a time.

Oh, gosh.
It's all about the suspense.

Here we go.

From me, execution, dismount, entry.

I give you a nine.

Pretty good.

The splits on the dipper,

the ten as she went down,

the amazing landing,

it's a ten from me.

Oh!
Oh, wow.

I really didn't want the
last score here but here we are.

Olivia, gee-whiz. Yes, I mean, the
splits down here was extraordinary.

It was different,
we've never seen it before.

I had a score in my mind...

I'm gonna give you a ten!

You have won $15,000!

(SHRILL WHISTLE)

Here you go, Olivia.
There's your medal.

Chuck that around your neck.

Olivia Vivian, everybody.
Fantastic stuff.

What a performance in the pool
from all of our ninjas.

Don't go anywhere, Australia.

We have got more records to break
right after the break.

Pool party! Here we go.

After the break it's
the final event of the night,

the Rising Mega Warped Wall.

And it's set to go higher than ever.

Can any of our ninjas smash
the Australian and world record?

Stay with us because we're about
to see our ninjas defy gravity.

Unbelievable!

(THEME MUSIC)

LEILA: Welcome back to
Australian Ninja Warrior

Record Breakers

where it is now time
for the final obstacle of the night.

It's the moment
we've all been waiting for.

It's the Rising Mega Warped Wall.

So, strap yourselves in 'cause
this one's gonna be huge.

Now, last year we started
the proceedings at 4.8m

and kept raising it until
it came down to just two ninjas.

ALL (CHANTING):
Raise it up! Raise it up!

Ben Polson and Josh O'Sullivan,

they took it in at
an astonishing 5.8m

which beat the previous world
record held by the US, by just 1cm.

Josh O'Sullivan!

It's a new world record!

Oh! What is going on?

We've got another one.

LEILA: It is mind-blowing that

Australia holds the world record
for this event

and our ninjas
are here to break it again.

Unfortunately Josh is injured so he
won't be able to defend his title.

But Ben Polson will be keen

to hold off the
other three ninja challengers.

Now, you're simply not going to

believe how high
some of these ninjas can go.

I mean, they are like human eagles.

And right now we've got
four Warped Wall specialists

ready to soar and add their names
to the record books.

Taking on the Rising Mega Warped
Wall we've got Bryson Klein,

we've got Steve Manassah,

world record holder Ben Polson,

and of course Sam Goodall.

Now, Benny, you're the current
world record holder.

Whoo!
Are we going higher this year?

Ahh, well, if it's not gonna be me
it will be one of these boys.

But it's happening tonight.

'Cause you currently share the world
record with Josh O'Sullivan.

Surely you want it for yourself,
mate.

Oh, yeah, I am a little bit greedy
when it comes to warped walls

but these are some good athletes
as we saw Josh last year

so anything can happen.

Yeah, well, speaking of good
athletes, Steve Manassah,

I've heard a rumour

that you work out at Sam Goodall's
ninja gym in Albany.

Yeah.

And you're hitting your head on top
of the warped wall. Is that true?

The roof with my hands and then
coming back down on the warp wall

so, yeah, it's a fair effort and
yeah, see what we can do tonight.

And Sammy, he works for you as well.

Does he get fired
if he beats you today?

Oh, he's actually my backup plan

'cause if this goes horribly wrong
for me, and it could,

let's be honest,

but he's my backup plan
and he's a weapon.

So, yeah.
Yeah, right.

A very sexy weapon as well.
Gee whiz. I feel tiny next to you.

And Bryson Klein, mate, how are you
feeling about today?

Are you gonna steal the record?

Oh, I'm gonna give it
a world record effort.

Great answer, mate.
That is as cheesy as it comes.

Make some noise because
this is going to be massive.

LEILA: OK.

We're looking to set a new world
record for the Warped Wall.

The number to beat is 5.8m.

But we're going to let them
ease into it at 5.3m high.

To put things into perspective, the
Warped Wall this season was 4.35m.

So it's almost a metre higher.

Our ninjas will have one attempt
to reach the top

and if they fail, they're out.

And we're gonna keep raising it up

until our ninjas
can't reach any higher.

Let's start with Bryson Klein.

Bryson Klein is new
to Record Breakers.

He didn't compete
on the Warped Wall last year

but has proven time and time again
that he is a legend of the sport.

Back in Season Three

we saw Bryson bravely
take on the 5.2m Mega Warped Wall

for a chance to win five grand.

(CHEERING)
He's done it!

Bryson Klein's
up the Mega Warped Wall.

Yes! How good was that!

Going with the signature one arm
reach he was

the only one in his heat to make it
up the wall and take home the cash.

Bryson made the 5.2m Mega
Warped Wall on his first attempt.

This one's even higher.

Now, just a reminder that normally
you would get

three attempts at the Warped Wall

but in this event you only get one.

So, if you miss, you're out.

Oh, look at those breaths.

A lot of focus on Bryson Klein.

Here we go.

He's going for it!

(CHEERING)

He's up!

And a fist pump to the crowd.

The single juke.
How about the single juke.

Wow. What a great start.

Next, a ninja veteran who made
it to this year's grand final.

From WA, go wild for
the Tradie Ninja, Sam Goodall!

(CHEERING)

Last season in Record Breakers
I was third on the Warped Wall.

It was a wonderful night.
We broke the record.

We were all ecstatic about that.

But I'm here to go one better
this year.

I'm trying to keep up
with the big boys.

So, I have hit 5.8m at home
on my backyard warped wall.

I'm hoping to repeat that
here tonight.

I'm going to need every one off
their seats on the couch at home,

clapping and cheering for me.

Let's get Tradie Ninja to the top,
set a record,

and yeah, give me some money.

If they all trip over I'm going to

be there to take the prize
at the end.

I love this bloke.
He's such a nice guy.

One of the favourite ninjas
of Australia,

there's no doubt about it.

He made 5.3m last year, Leila,

but let's just remind you
and everybody else,

you only get one shot at this
so if you miss it, you're out.

Come on, Sammy!

Oh, the crowd wants this.

CROWD (CHANTING): Beat the wall!

Oh, he's had enough.

Oh! We're back.
(LAUGHTER)

Here we go.
Here he goes!

And he's up.
Oh!

He had it.
It was in his hands.

He was just there.

Oh, I've gotta say, I'm a bit
surprised with that, Leila.

He got 5.3 on Record Breakers
last year

so I thought this would have
been ready and made for him.

Sadly you only get one attempt
on the wall tonight.

That means Sam Goodall is no longer
in the running for the $15,000.

Alright. So, Leila,
facing the wall now is a ninja

who counts the Warped Wall
as his specialty obstacle.

He's a powerhouse.

From Albany in WA,
it's Steve Manassah.

Hitting the Warped Wall.

Steve's brand-new
to the competition.

He got to the semifinals
on his debut season

but had a shock exit in his
head-to-head against Zak Stolz.

What happened?

Hopefully we won't see a shock exit
from him here again tonight.

The Warped Wall
is right up my alley.

There's a Warped Wall which is 4.2m
down in Sam's gym in Albany

and currently I'm the only one
to go up there, touch the roof,

and then come back down
onto the wall.

I've definitely put the practice in.

Absolutely I'm gonna beat
the Wall tonight.

I've got exactly
what it needs to happen.

I'm gonna be looking
where I'm gonna go

and that's straight to the top
of the Wall.

I'm gonna top it out.
So, competitors, watch out.

He calls himself Stevil Kinevil

because he has that daredevil
sort of vibe about him.

The Warped Wall
is his number one obstacle.

That's his bag, absolutely.

So, he's never seen
a Wall like this.

Let see what he does.

Here we go. Stevil Kinevil.

Can you get to the heights
of Evel Knievel?

Oh.
He's there.

First time.
Wow.

Oh, look at that.
The flex.

And the gun show to go with it.
How about that.

I know. Wow.

That guy's a contender.

Stevil Kinevil.

Steve, first time up there, 5.3m.

How is 5.8m, the world
record looking like for you?

Ooh. I'll try.

Yeah, give it my best.

Sounds confident.
(CHEERING)

Oh, the gun show. Love the gun show.

Well, facing the Warped Wall now is
our current world record holder.

Last year he beat
the world record by 1cm.

And now he's back to beat it again.

It's the mighty Ben Polson.

Big question is can we beat
the world record from last year.

My own world record, 5.8m,
which is incredibly high.

I know deep down in my heart that
I can definitely beat that.

If it's gotta go down and
someone's gonna get that 6 metres,

I'm ready, I want it.

He looks confident

and why wouldn't you be
when you've set a world record

half a metre higher than this?

You've got this, Ben.

When, you're that tall like,
honestly, this bloke is massive.

He's 195cm but his wingspan

is even bigger than that.

It is crazy. Here we go.

Ben Polson.

Easy. He floated up there.

He floated. You're right.

Have a look at him.

Oh, once more.
Too small.

Look at him.

Alright, we want to see a new record
tonight. How high can you go?

Oh, 5.8m, you know
it wasn't easy last year

and we've got
some good competitors.

I mean Steve made that look easy.

Bryson, yeah, he did OK.
(LAUGHTER)

But I think someone's gonna
do it tonight, that's for sure.

It's going down.

Huge. Love hearing that, mate.
Congratulations.

Let's give it up for Ben Polson
again, guys.

What a man.

Alright, guys. Well look, I think
that looked pretty easy in at 5.3m.

Should we raise it up
by another 25cm?

(LAUGHS)

CROWD (CHANTING): Raise it up!

Raise it up!

Oh, look, they're working on it.

(THEME MUSIC)

LEILA: Before the break,
four brave ninjas

took on the Rising Mega Warped Wall
at a starting height of 5.3m.

We have raised the Wall.

It is currently at 5.55m.

Three ninjas remain, Will.

Yeah, that's right.

We've still got
Bryson Klein, Steve Manassah,

and of course world record holder
Ben Polson

who we know for a fact has got
another 25cm in him

at the very least.

Shall we get into it, guys?

Bryson Klein's up first.

He did make 5.3m look
pretty easy, Bryson Klein.

This is 25cm higher.

Now, he's never gone
this high before

and he only has one attempt
to make it to the top.

If he misses, he's out.

He's a professional climber as well,
Bryson Klein. That's his job.

Here he goes. Up.

Oh!

It's the single juke again.

Yes!

He looked like
he was gonna fall back.

It's like a scene off
'Vertical Limit'.

That looked wild.

It looked like you were heading back
and then the arm came out.

How does that feel?

I've gotta get traction
on that last step.

I've gotta use everything I can.

So I've gotta
'risk it for the biscuit'.

Hey, mate, I know you're a climber.
That's your background.

How much does that help you with
that grab at the end there?

A lot.

A really helpful technique.

Guys, cover your ears.
(LAUGHTER)

If you reach one hand you get
about that much more height

than if you reach with both hands.

Oh!

If I didn't know that
I might not have made this.

Oh, so that's why
it looks so theatrical.

That's actually, that's a technique.

I thought you were just going for
the superhero grab at the end there.

5.55m, he's set the bar high

but is it high enough
for the new kid on the block

or should I say the new kid
on the wall?

It's Stevil Kinevil, everybody.

Give him a round of applause.
(CHEERING)

This bloke was very good at 5.3m.

It's amazing to think this is his
first time doing Record Breakers.

It's absolutely incredible.

He has never seen a wall this high
or anywhere near this high.

This is a first.

I can't stress to people at home
enough how big that drop is.

Your mind has to defy
what you know about gravity.

Yeah.

Look at that jump.

He's practising that explosive jump
that they need to reach the tip.

You see he's psyching himself up.

Come on!
Oh, yeah, come on.

He's guttural!

Come on, Stevil Kinevil!

He's gonna do it.

He looks like he is going
to explode up there. Let's see.

Get up there, Steve.

Oh, he slipped.
Oh, no.

Oh, he slipped.

Steven Manassah,
what a hero though.

He acknowledges the crowd.

Obviously disappointed.

What a shame.

We would have loved to see him
get up there.

Let's not forget that this Wall
stands an incredible 5.55m.

It's 1.2m higher

than the Wall we had
in the competition.

It's extraordinary.

It's going to take
an extraordinary ninja to beat it.

And it's time for the joint
world record holder

to show us what he's got.

It's Ben Polson.
Here we go.

The current world record holder,
Benny Polson.

So, it's just him
and Bryson Klein now.

If Ben doesn't make this,
Bryson takes home 15 grand.

Here we go. The king.

He's up.

The Ninja Warrior nails it again.
(CHEERING)

Wow, that takes
some explosive power.

Incredible.
Whoo!

You've got
the young challenger left.

It's you versus Bryson.

Ninja versus ninja.

He looks small from down here,
that's for sure.

(LAUGHTER)
Let's settle it on the Wall, hey?

Wow. Congratulations, mate.

Shall we left this up to 5.8m?
What do you think?

Let's get down to business.

LEILA: Raise it up, raise it up!

Raise it up!

We are at 5.8m.

That is a world record height.

It was set by Josh O'Sullivan
and a guy called Ben Polson.

And we are gonna try
and equal it now.

Ben had to share this last year.

He's not gonna want to do it
this year.

There's still someone
standing in his way,

that is the one and only
Bryson Klein.

The rivalry between these two
is strong tonight, isn't it?

That's right.

Bryson actually said at the start
of the comp

he wanted to dethrone Ben Polson.

So can he dethrone Ben Polson
on the Wall tonight?

Oh, he wants a slow clap.

WOMAN: Come on, Bryson!
He's got one attempt.

Can he equal the world record?

(CLAPPING SPEEDS UP)

We're getting him up there
with the fast clap!

Oh.
Ooh!

Is he alright?

I think so but it's terrifying
coming back down, isn't it?

It is petrifying.

That is a long, long way.

I feel like he really
threw everything out at that.

He did but unfortunately
Bryson Klein

is no longer in the running
for the $15,000

which leaves us with just one ninja.

Alright, it all comes down to this.

Can this man, Ben Polson,

equal his own Ninja Warrior
world record?

He did it last year.

Can he do it again?

If he wants the $15,000
all to himself,

he has to make it to the top.

Here we go. Ben Polson!

(CHEERING)

He's done it! Look at him!

He's up!

Wow.
Ben Polson!

He's copied Bryson Klein with the
single arm and he's up there.

Wow-wee! He has just tied
the Ninja Warrior world record.

That is unbelievable.

By the way, he's got more.

He's just won $15,000.

Ben, how does 5.9m,
a new world record sound?

That sounds pretty sweet to me.
Let's do it.

Alright. Let's do it, everybody.

Raise it up!
We're going up again.

Raise it up!

Ten more centimetres and then the
world record will be yours alone.

No more sharesies, all yours.

This is absolutely massive.

Ben Polson is attempting
to break the world record.

Australia, do not go anywhere.

5.9m! We'll be right back.

(TENSE MUSIC)

LEILA: Welcome back to Australian
Ninja Warrior Record Breakers

where we could just be seconds away
from breaking a world record.

Yeah, that's right, Leila.

The one and only Ben Polson.
He's a talisman of this sport.

His own world record is 5.8m
on the Warped Wall.

Right now he's
going for 5.9m, guys.

Can he do it?

We're about to find out.

5.9m has never been achieved
anywhere in the world.

He's already won the $15,000,
he's matched his own world record.

But records are made to be broken.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

Going for a Ninja Warrior
world record.

Doesn't get better than this.

Three times his height.

5.9m is three times
this guy's height.

Honestly, have a look
at the size of him. He's enormous.

As tall as he is wide.

This bloke's got muscles in places
where people don't even have places.

Olivia Vivian looking worried

as she watches Ben Polson
try and break his own world record.

Here we go.

The crowd is going crazy.

Here we go. Come on, Ben.

He's got the body,
he's got the mind. Here we go!

(CHEERING)
He's up! Unbelievable!

I can't believe it! Yes!

Unbelievable!

That is a new Ninja Warrior
world record.

Wow-wee!
We are all blown away.

He broke his own world record.

I can't believe what I've just seen.

That is extraordinary.
Yeah.

Ben, mate, you're standing under
the moon and I think that's pretty

fitting because you just eclipsed
your own world record, mate.

How does it feel?

Yeah. It feels awesome.

You know, to be honest, going
into this tonight, obviously

there is prize money and everything,
and that is awesome to win that.

But I genuinely wanted
to hit the world record

so I'm super stoked
that I made it.

Ben Polson has just set a brand-new
Ninja Warrior world record

at an astonishing 5.9m
on the Warped Wall!

He is the winner of the Warped Wall
tonight on Record Breakers

and $15,000, Leila.

Give it up for him, everybody.

The Ninja Warrior, Ben Polson, has
broken his own world record tonight.

5.9m.

What a superstar he is.

What a warrior.

Here we go, Benny Polson!

You have broken
your own world record.

You've won $15,000.

And you are the champion...

of the Rising Mega Wall.

Whoo!
Make some noise for Ben Polson!

6m next year.

LEILA: What a night of ninja action
we have had.

And what a way to finish.

Tonight we saw the Barefoot Ninja
Daniel Mason

take out friendly rival
Ashlin 'Flashlin' Herbert

in the Spring Forward Face-off.

Ninja queen, Olivia Vivian,

scored herself a win on the
Big Dipper Freestyle challenge,

wowing the judges
with her split decision.

And new champions emerged when we
saw 17-year-old Saxon Johnstone

smash his way to the top of the
Salmon Ladder in just 43 seconds.

A superb effort from a
first timer in Record Breakers.

Have a look at him.

It wouldn't be called
Record Breakers if we didn't

break some records with our ninjas
setting two brand-new world records.

Zak Stolz on the Soaring Sonic
Shelf Grab...

Zaki!

..lacheing an incredible 4.7m.

And Ben Polson on
the Rising Mega Warped Wall

reaching a terrifying height
of 5.9m.

It has been a monumental night here
at Ninja Warrior Record Breakers.

It has been incredible but that
is it from Sydney Olympic Park.

We hope you had as much fun
as we did.

Good night, Australia.
Until next time.

Good night.