Venice Qualifying (1)

Sixty competitors from the West Coast vie for a chance to take on the world's most-difficult obstacle course.

Venice Qualifying (2)

Competitors face six obstacles in qualifying round.

Baltimore Qualifying (1)

Competitors in Baltimore tackle obstacles that include the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.

Baltimore Qualifying (2)

The final night of Baltimore Qualifying.

Miami Qualifying (1)

Competitors in Miami face new obstacles in the Utility Pole Slider, Balance Bridge, Slider Jump, and Monkey Peg.

Miami Qualifying (2)

The final night of Miami Qualifying.

Denver Qualifying (1)

Competitors face new obstacles in the highest elevation to date.

Denver Qualifying (2)

Competitors face four new obstacles in Denver; contestants include snowboarder Graham Watanabe and rock climber Nikole Muckelroy.

Venice Finals (1)

The Venice finals see the return of The Salmon Ladder, as well as new obstacles Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger, and Spider Climb.

Venice Finals (2)

The finals in Venice conclude.

Baltimore Finals (1)

Competitors return to Baltimore to face obstacles that include Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.

Baltimore Finals (2)

The competition continues in Baltimore with obstacles that include Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.

Miami Finals (1)

A return to Miami for the finals course includes new obstacles The Ledge Jump and Rolling Steel.

Miami Finals (2)

The top 30 competitors take on new obstacles like The Ledge Jump and Rolling Steel.

Denver Finals (1)

The top 30 competitors return to Denver to take on new obstacles The Floating Stairs and The Pole Grasper.

Denver Finals (2)

The competitors tackle the final course; the floating stairs and the pole grasper.

Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (1)

Competitors try stage 1; the giant cycle, rope glider, and the timbers.

Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (2)

Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (3)

Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2

Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3

USA vs Japan

The top five American competitors go up against the most accomplished Japanese contenders on all four stages of the finals course in Las Vegas. Team Japan includes grand champion Yuuji Urushihara, Shingo Yamamoto, Kazuma Asa, Ryo Matachi, and Hitoshi Kanno. Team USA features Brian Arnold, Brent Steffensen, James McGrath, Travis Rosen, and Paul Kasemir. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host, as Jenn Brown co-hosts.