'American Ninja Warrior Junior' Contestants, 9 and 10, Go Head-to-Head in Nail-Biting Race

Saturday’sAmerican Ninja Warrior Juniorfeatures one of the fiercest battles in the history of the competition — and PEOPLE has the exclusive first look! The Universal Kids show, which takes the formula from the hit NBC sports entertainment competition series and adapts it for a younger generation, will see Payton Myler, 9 and Luke Sarion, 10, face off against one another for a qualifying race in the 9/10-year-old age bracket. Watch the clip above to see it all go down.

'American Ninja Warrior Junior' Returns for Season 2 Bringing 140 Kids Together for the Competition

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'American Ninja Warrior' 's Flip Rodriguez Is on a Mission to Help Other Victims of Sexual Abuse

Photo: flip rodriguez/ instagram Flip Rodriguez has run, jumped and climbed his way to success onAmerican Ninja Warrior, and now he’s taking his next step in helping people who’ve experienced sexual abuse as children. The 32-year-old athlete is partnering with theBarbara Sinatra Children’s Centerto participate in a new episode ofFightChildAbuse.org’s Virtual Event Series. During his appearance, Rodriquez will help young viewers learn steps they can take to protect themselves when they feel unsafe.

'American Ninja Warrior' Hosts Matt Iseman & Akbar Gbajabiamila Are 'Humbled' By Emmy Nomination

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'American Ninja Warrior' Names Second-Ever Million-Dollar Winner in Season Finale – Watch

American Ninja Warriorjust awarded its second-ever million-dollar prize — toDrew Drechsel! The newly crowned season 11 champion is only the third contestant to ever conquer the entirety of Mount Midoriyama in under 30 seconds, making it through Stage 4 in less than 28 seconds, as his competitorDaniel Gil— despite making it to the top of the 75-foot rope climb, didn’t beat the clock. The gym owner got visibly emotional as Gil made his final ascent andDrechsel was announced as the winner, tears coming to his eyes as the co-competitors hugged and Gil raised Drechsel’s hand into the air, smiles on both their faces as they took in the moment.