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Moorestown Teen Makes 'American Ninja Warrior' Finals

Josiah Pippel has returned to the national finals, which will begin airing Monday.

Josiah Pippel has returned to the national finals of "American Ninja Warrior."
Josiah Pippel has returned to the national finals of "American Ninja Warrior." (Elizabeth Morris/NBC)

LAS VEGAS — A Moorestown teen will return to the national finals of "American Ninja Warrior."

Josiah Pippel, 17, will make his third National Finals appearance in the obstacle-course competition. The finals will begin airing at 8 p.m. Monday on NBC. Finalists will compete for the $1 million grand prize in Las Vegas.

Pippel reached Stage 4 of the finals last year after making it to Stage 2 the year prior.

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Season 15 of ANW features some new obstacles, including "Pole Vault," "Greased Lighting," "The Getaway," "Ring the Bells," "Lass Launch," "Kite Surfer," and "Cubes." The top prize will go to the winner who can conquer all four stages in the National Finals.

Want to see Pippel in action? Check out his Instagram page.

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