Joe Moravsky

Joe Moravsky is a weather reporter and American athlete and meteorologist who has competed on American Ninja Warrior in seasons five through twelve. He has twice been the last ninja standing on American Ninja Warrior and has competed on USA Network's Team Ninja Warrior season one and winning season two.[1]

Joe Moravsky
Born (1989-03-23) March 23, 1989
Sherman, Connecticut
OccupationAthlete, Meteorologist
Websitejoemoravsky.com

Career

Moravsky first competed on American Ninja Warrior in season 5, making it to the Stage Three in the Las Vegas Finals. However, he failed to complete the Floating Boards and was eliminated on Stage 3.[2]

In season 6, Moravsky reached the Vegas Finals.

Out of all the athletes on American Ninja Warrior, Moravsky has more Stage 3 appearances than any other athlete in American Ninja Warrior history.In addition to NBC's American Ninja Warrior, Moravsky also competes on USA Network's Team Ninja Warrior (now known as American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs Ninja) and in many local Ninja Warrior competitions.[3] In 2016, Moravsky competed on Team Ninja Warrior alongside his cousin Rob Moravsky and Mary Beth Wang.

In the 2017 season of Team Ninja Warrior, Moravsky coached his new teammates Josh Levin and Allyssa Beird to first place, winners of Season 2 of TNW. [4] Partly due to Moravsky's success on American Ninja Warrior, he has worked with NBC properties such as The Weather Channel and has partnered with Macy's.[5]

In 2018, he was made team captain of Team USA on American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World for being the Last Ninja Standing for a second time in Season 9.

In Season 10 of American Ninja Warrior, Moravsky once again reached the National Finals but fell early in the course on Stage 1's Double Dipper. This marked the first time he ever failed in Stage 1.

In Season 11 of American Ninja Warrior, Moravsky once again reached the National Finals, where he completed Stages 1 and 2 but failed Stage 3.

Personal life

Moravsky studied meteorology at Western Connecticut State University and used to be seen frequently as a freelance meteorologist at News 12 Connecticut. He currently travels in partnership with Ninja Coalition [6] doing special events and coaching and works as a manager at Stamford Ninja Academy in Stamford, Connecticut.[7]

References
  1. Nick Tylwalk (30 March 2017). "Get ready for the return of Team Ninja Warrior with an exclusive clip". Fansided.
  2. Tuz, Susan (September 11, 2013). "Joe Moravsky - American Ninja Warrior?". New Milford Spectrum. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  3. Chance, Todd (July 14, 2015). "Rockford Ninja Warrior returns with new course, more 'American Ninja Warriors". MLive. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  4. Barnes, Katie (April 17, 2017). "'Team Ninja Warrior' is back with more teams, three female captains and a whole lot of speed". ESPN. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  5. Dumé, Billy (January 25, 2017). "Macy's Expands Fitness Brand to Men With ID Ideology". Business Wire. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  6. "Ninja Coalition Partnership".
  7. Garofalo, Alex (November 14, 2014). "Is 'American Ninja Warrior' A Sport? Weatherman Joe Moravsky Trains For Season 7 Amid Questions Of Sponsorship And Getting Paid". International Business Times. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
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