Isaac Caldiero facts for kids

Isaac Caldiero (born March 2, 1982) is an amazing American athlete. He is a skilled rock climber and carpenter. Isaac became famous for competing on the TV show American Ninja Warrior. In 2015, he made history by becoming the very first person to achieve "Total Victory" on the show. This means he successfully finished all four super tough stages of the National Finals course. He also won a $1,000,000 prize!

Isaac's Journey

Life and Work

Isaac Caldiero works as a carpenter. He also spends a lot of his time rock climbing and training for ninja competitions.

Rock Climbing Skills

Isaac started rock climbing when he was 15 years old. He is especially good at a type of climbing called "highball bouldering." This is where climbers tackle very tall rocks without ropes, relying on their strength and balance. He was one of the first people to climb a very difficult route called "The Present" in Utah without ropes.

Ninja Warrior Adventures

Isaac Caldiero competed on American Ninja Warrior several times. Let's look at his journey:

Season 5: First Try

Isaac first appeared on American Ninja Warrior in season five. He made it all the way to the National Finals in Las Vegas. He almost completed the first stage, but he slipped on an obstacle called the "Jumping Spider." He later joked it was a "wardrobe malfunction"!

Season 6: Getting Stronger

In season six, Isaac returned and did even better. He again reached the National Finals. This time, he successfully finished Stage 1 of the course. However, his season ended when he failed on Stage 2's "Double Salmon Ladder."

Season 7: Making History

Isaac came back for season seven. This was his most famous season! He advanced to the National Finals once more. Isaac became the very first person to complete Stage 3 of the course. Another strong competitor, Geoff Britten, also finished Stage 3.

Both Isaac and Geoff moved on to Stage 4, which is a super high rope climb. Geoff went first and completed the climb. Then, Isaac went second and also finished the climb, but he did it in a faster time than Geoff! Because Isaac was faster, he was officially declared the winner and the first "American Ninja Warrior." He also won the big $1,000,000 prize.

Later Seasons

Isaac took a break from competing in season eight. He later returned for season ten. He did well in the qualifying round, but he fell early in the city finals. This meant he didn't make it back to the National Finals that year.

Life Outside the Show

Isaac Caldiero is the son of an artist named Alex Caldiero. Even after winning a million dollars, Isaac lives a simple life. He enjoys helping to create Ninja Warrior gyms. You might find him at climbing gyms, bouldering outdoors, or traveling with friends. He lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.