Joe Moravsky
When people think of what an elite athlete looks like, they probably imagine someone like LeBron James or Rob Gronkowski, athletic freaks who look like they have been lifting weights since the womb. If you passed Joe Moravsky on the street, though, chances are you would think nothing of it. Despite his modest build, Joe “The Weatherman” Moravsky is an elite athlete.
Joe Moravsky went the farthest of any rookie ever, reaching Stage Three (and being the second to last man standing). Including that rookie season, ANW5, Moravsky has reached Stage Three four out of his five years competing. With this information alone, it is clear that Moravsky is one of the best ninjas that the sport has to offer.
The Weatherman was clearly not happy with being second-place, however, and came into ANW9 with a vengeance. Generally, Moravsky is a speed-runner, constantly trying to beat records for how quickly a course can be beaten. On Stage Three of the National Finals, however, Joe changed his strategy completely. Like a surgeon, Moravsky used skill and precision to systematically destroy the course.
Joe Moravsky’s Stage Three Run (Starting at the Peg Cloud)
The Weatherman handled the first five obstacles of Stage Three with relative ease. Of course, these obstacles are extremely difficult, but like any elite competitor, he makes it look easy. You can start to see him sweat, however, as he reaches the sixth, new obstacle, the Peg Cloud. The Peg Cloud requires the ninja to move between vertical beams using mobile, tiny handles. Using creativity to handle the obstacle, Moravsky used his legs to ease the load on his arms, looking like a member of the circus in the process. The strength required to navigate the Peg Cloud alone is immense, let alone after handling the five obstacles preceding it. Nonetheless, Moravsky handled the obstacle like a champ, only failing the course after the Time Bomb, another new obstacle.
As the only competitor in ANW9 to beat the Ultimate Cliffhanger, Moravsky became the last man standing. While being the last man standing is an unofficial title, it shows the level of excellence that Moravsky has reached and that fans have grown to expect. Never judge a book by its cover, especially if that book is the elite ninja warrior Joe “The Weatherman” Moravsky.
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