Flying through the air, leaping, climbing and contorting her body with the confidence of someone who’s been training her whole life, 10-year-old Scarlett Gunther dominated the 2025 Federation of International Ninja Athletics (FINA) World Championships in Dallas, Texas.
A returning competitor in this elite ninja obstacle league, Gunther had something to prove after a heartbreaking performance in last year’s competition; a misstep on the first obstacle knocked her out early, ending her run for the championship.
“It was hands-down our most difficult parenting moment ever,” Gunther’s mom, Amy said. “But she dusted herself off and she set herself some goals, and she got there this year.”
