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Vance Walker: Born With Cerebral Palsy, Defied The Odds & Became A 2x American Ninja Warrior By 19
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- Team Never Quit
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- Jun 3, 2026
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- 5197
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Intro: Medal of Honor • Edward Isaac, Naval Officer was captured by the Germans in 1918 (2:46) • From the moment he was captured, he was trying to escape. (2:52) • He jumped out of a moving train. The man just refused to give up. (3:02) • He wanted to stop the whole damn war (3:35) • He would risk everything to bring his intelligence to the allies and help finally destroy the enemy fleet. (9:20) THIS WEEK'S TEAM NEVER QUIT EPISODE Defying the Odds — Vance Walker’s Back-to-Back Ninja Warrior Victories This week on the Team Never Quit podcast, we welcome American Ninja Warrior legend Vance Walker, the first athlete in the show’s history to win back-to-back million-dollar championships. At just 19 years old, Vance has become a beacon of perseverance, grit, and unstoppable belief. Born with spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy that affected his ability to walk, Vance was told he may never walk without braces. But through years of determination and relentless training, he not only walked — he ran, jumped, climbed, and conquered Mount Midoriyama... twice. In this episode, Vance shares His journey from leg braces to Ninja Warrior champion, the mental and physical challenges of competing in two seasons back-to-back, and what it means to represent those born with disabilities on a national stage, Whether you're chasing a personal dream or overcoming an obstacle of your own, this is an episode that will inspire you to keep climbing. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL HEAR: • [My mom] She gave me the mindset I’ve had ever since then, which is “Whatever it takes.” (14:47) • At 17 months old I was diagnosed with cerebral Palsey and was told I might never be able to walk without braces on my legs. (15:05) • If you don’t have hard things, you can’t get stronger. (22:54) • I always wanted…