Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteercommunityinvolvement
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Talan Yorn

California

Summary

Dynamic American Ninja Warrior Competitor and Course Designer with a proven track record at Traverse Fitness & The District Academy. Expert in engaging community through motivational speaking and Lyme disease advocacy, showcasing exceptional event management and public speaking skills. Transformed personal challenges into a platform for inspiring others, with a flair for creating compelling content and fostering community engagement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

American Ninja Warrior Competitor

Athlete/Actor
09.2024 - Current
  • Competed as The Lyme Ninja, representing Lyme disease patients on a national stage
  • Filming at home for American Ninja Warrior hometown.
  • Designed, judged, and ran courses for Ultimate Ninja Athletic Association (UNAA)

Ninja Warrior Coach

Traverse Fitness
Richmond, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Monitored, evaluated, and mentored athletes' performance, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
  • Assisted competitions, help with course designs, and obstacle building.

Public Speaker & Advocate

  • Delivered motivational talks to schools and on podcasts, sharing my journey from being bedridden to competing on American Ninja Warrior
  • Featured guest on Playin Thru podcast and contributor to LymeDisease.org

Education

Social Media Marketing Course -

Horizon Charter High School
01.2026

Skills

  • Ninja Warrior Competitions
  • Course Design
  • Coaching
  • Lyme Disease Advocacy
  • Event Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • Community Engagement
  • Excellent communication
  • Written communication

Accomplishments

  • Compete on American Ninja Warrior Season 17
  • Raised funds for Lyme disease treatment through advocacy and community events.
  • Engaged with over 1,000 students and young athletes through workshops and clinics.

Volunteercommunityinvolvement

  • Volunteer Course Designer & Judge – UNAA Competitions
  • Mentor & Coach – Seasonal Ninja Warrior Camps for Kids

Affiliations

  • Competitor American Ninja Warrior Season 17
  • Professional Athlete
  • Ninja Warrior Competitor
  • Honor Roll High School Student
  • Public Speaking & Advocacy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

American Ninja Warrior Competitor

Athlete/Actor
09.2024 - Current

Ninja Warrior Coach

Traverse Fitness
04.2023 - Current

Public Speaker & Advocate

Social Media Marketing Course -

Horizon Charter High School
Talan Yorn