Anton Fomenko

About

Reality television star, online sensation, and video content creator who earned renown on the famed competition series Ninja Warrior Russia in 2017, where he was one of just 5 contestants to have progressed to the final round. He also competed on the American Ninja Warrior international tournament USA vs. The World 6 in 2020. He also introduced a self-titled YouTube channel, where he has showcased his live demonstrations of real-life film stunts and other incredible feats of strength to over 1 million subscribers.  

Before Fame

He first began tumbling when he was just seven years old. After suffering a knee injury, he stopped tumbling for over 10 years; however, he picked it back up again when he was 17. Prior to becoming a reality star and content creator, he served in the Russian Navy and spend over three years performing as an acrobat with a Russian circus company.

Trivia

He has served as a volunteer course tester for the American television series American Ninja Warrior, following his own appearance on the show. In 2020, he was declared the winner of the FISO World Ninja Championships in Moscow, Russia.

Family Life

He originally hails from Russia.

Associated With

On American Ninja Warrior USA vs. The World 6, he competed against Team USA's contestant Daniel Gil. Champion Norwegian rock climber and fellow ninja warrior contestant Magnus Midtbo is one of his close personal friends.