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Utah teen dominates on 'American Ninja Warrior' — and wins $10,000

Kai Beckstrand, a teenager from St. George, completed the first round course in a little over 54 seconds — more than 20 seconds ahead of the second-fastest time of the night.

Kai Beckstrand, a teenager from St. George, completed the first round course in a little over 54 seconds — more than 20 seconds ahead of the second-fastest time of the night. (Elizabeth Morris, NBC)


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The "American Ninja Warrior" announcers didn't hold back their enthusiasm when it was Kai Beckstrand's turn to navigate the challenging obstacle course in the show's Season 15 premiere Monday night.

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