How did Iowan Jackson Twait do on finale of NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior'?

Iowans filled the stands as Jackson Twait competed for $1 million during NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" Season 16 national finals. Twait didn't leave the Las Vegas finale a winner, but hosts said this was his best season yet.

Jackson Twait's journey from Iowa to 'Ninja'

Jackson Twait is from Hudson, Iowa, and is an "American Ninja Warrior" veteran, who first competed in 2019. He's a University of Northern Iowa graduate, an actuary by day and a ninja by night.

Twait has returned to the show several times since his initial debut in 2019. This is the first time he has advanced to Stage Three during the finals.

Jackson Twait falls at Stage Three 'Ninja' finals

Previous Iowa "ninjas" took to the stands in support for Twait at the Stage Three finals.

"I am so impressed with Jackson Twait,” said host Matt Iseman.

Twait failed to pass the fifth obstacle of Stage Three, a grip-test called "pizza party." He fell off the second pizza-shaped hanger, but show commentators said this was still an impressive performance for the Iowan.

Who took home $1 million on 'American Ninja Warrior' Season 16?

Vance Walker, a 19-year-old from Texas who was born with cerebral palsy , took home the "American Ninja Warrior" Season 16 title and $1 million.

Walker is a back-to-back champion of the "Ninja" competition, as he took home the gold in Season 15. Hosts from the show called his Season 16 finale performance, "remarkable."

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR .

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