A 16-year-old from Bedford Hills has secured her place in the American Ninja Warrior finals.

Emily Gardiner clinched the third position among the women, propelling her into the semifinals in Las Vegas.

Throughout the entire season, Gardiner has consistently outperformed her competition, even surpassing her father, Rich Gardiner, in the process.

Gardiner, who hones her ninja skills at Grit Ninja in Pleasantville, also dedicates her time to training and coaching children in the techniques of ninja warrior challenges.