Lacey Teen To Showcase Skills On 'American Ninja Warrior'

LACEY, NJ — Monday night’s episode of "American Ninja Warrior" will feature a local Lacey teenager as she competes against national athletes.

Ava Colasanti, a 16-year-old self-proclaimed “savage,” will showcase her athletic skills and determination in difficult challenges for a television audience of 35 million people.

Elite athletes run, climb and jump throughout obstacle courses each episode, putting their strength, agility and coordination to the test.

Donning a shirt that says “SAVAGE,” Colasanti says this has become her personal motto since she’s worked hard and trained like a savage in gyms and training camps over the past five years.

Colasanti spends a lot of her time training at Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham and has also participated in cross country running for Lacey Township High School.

An episode featuring Colasanti will air Monday, July 12 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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