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13 Facts About Isaac Caldiero

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Isaac Caldiero was born on March 2,1982 and is an American athlete, former busboy, rock climber, and carpenter, who competed on American Ninja Warrior in seasons five, six, seven, and ten.

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Isaac Caldiero is best known for finishing all four stages of the National Finals course in season seven and becoming one of the Americans to achieve what is known as "Total Victory".

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Isaac Caldiero started climbing at the age of 15, and bouldering at 17, and specializes in highball bouldering.

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Isaac Caldiero first competed on American Ninja Warrior in season five, making it to the National Finals in Las Vegas.

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Isaac Caldiero successfully locked into the fourth obstacle of Stage 1, the Jumping Spider; however, he could not maintain his grip and fell before he completed the obstacle, later calling this a "wardrobe malfunction".

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In season six, Isaac Caldiero performed well enough to again advance to the National Finals.

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Isaac Caldiero was able to complete Stage 1 of the Finals course, but failed on Stage 2's Double Salmon Ladder, ending his season.

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Isaac Caldiero returned to Ninja Warrior in season seven and again advanced to the National Finals.

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Isaac Caldiero became the first competitor to finish Stage 3; fellow competitor Geoff Britten finished the third Stage and advanced to Stage 4 along with Caldiero.

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Britten and Isaac Caldiero both completed the Stage 4 rope climb in the allotted time; Britten ran first, while Isaac Caldiero ran second and completed the Stage with a faster time.

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The only difference is Isaac Caldiero climbed it faster so he gets the million and won the season.

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In season eight, Isaac Caldiero did not return to the competition.

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Isaac Caldiero helps to develop Ninja Warrior gyms and can be found at Synergy Climbing and Ninja gym, bouldering at Stone Fort, volunteering or traveling the world with friends.